2. THE COMPONENTS OF THE IA  The Plan of the Investigation – 3 points  The Summary of Evidence – 6 points  The Evaluation of Sources – 5 points  Analysis – 6 points  Conclusion – 2 points  Sources and Word Limit – 3 points  Total Maximum: 2000 words/25 points

3. The Plan of Investigation  The research question is clearly stated  The scope is clear and specific: What are you investigating focused by time and theme or event analysis Investigate a question that can be answered  The method is clear and specific to the topic: What will you use (letters, interviews, political cartoons, newspaper articles, etc.) What resources (journals, print media, web sites, etc.)

4. EXAMPLE  BAD – “The Childhood of Adolph Hitler”  GOOD – “How did Hitler’s childhood family relationships influence his life?”  BAD – I will use books and the internet to research this topic.  GOOD – I will analyze personal letters, memoirs and recollections from those who were close to Hitler’s family during his youth.

5. SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE  List (in any form) the evidence from your sources that you will analyze later for the answer to your investigation  Use only evidence that belongs in your specific topic  You must cite your sources – use one format throughout your paper and be consistent (default = MLA); 2 vs. 6!  Organize your evidence either by theme or chronology; 3 vs. 6!

6. EXAMPLE  For Hitler’s childhood you might organize your evidence according to relationship: Hitler and His Father Hitler and His Mother Hitler and Other Family Members  You would not include evidence concerning World War Two or Hitler’s service in World War I

7. Evaluation of Sources  You should have 8 – 15 sources cited from your research  Aim for 1/3 to half to be from accepted academic text sources (not internet, not encyclopedia’s, etc.)  Do not cite search engines (Google, Wikepedia, etc.) – use their resources to locate other acceptable sites!  Select your TWO most important sources for a thorough OPVL evaluation  5 points and easy!

8. Analysis  Break down the issue into essential elements to show inter-relationships, patterns, etc.  Places the topic in its historical context  Critically examine evidence presented earlier  Aware of significance of sources – especially the ones evaluated  A consideration of different interpretations where appropriate

9. Conclusion  Must be clearly stated  Must be consistent with the evidence presented  Must be relevant to the research question  Another very easy section

10. Sources and Word Limit  Bibliography of all sources used – use one method throughout paper (MLA)  NOTE – don’t forget the requirements mentioned above in the “source evaluations” section  Appendix for any illustrations, maps, etc. to clarify (rare). Does not count against word limit  Word count must be clearly and accurately stated on the title page!  Another easy one!

11. What to Turn in  Three printed copies of paper  Title page: topic question, name, word count  One copy on disc in Microsoft Word format (disc labeled in a protective jewel case)  Put all of the above in a pocketed folder (any color)  When – Before February 1