1920s Research Project (Ms. Gerry): Home

Directions:

1. Choose one topic from the upper tab.

2. Search in the databases for your topic. (Note: you need to use two articles)

3. Take notes in the Note-Taking Sheet.  Look for helpful quotations and facts. Copy and paste the citations into the Note-Taking Sheet (in Schoology) AND MyBib.com.

4. Develop a strong thesis statement about your topic. How did (your topic) reflect or change the 1920s? Or why was (your topic) important in the 1920s? See examples to the right. Support your claim with factual information from your research. You should have three subtopics.

5. Draft a minimum five paragraph essay about your topic. (You may want make an outline first).  Include an introduction, at least three body paragraphs (three subtopics), and a conclusion.

6. Use MyBib for citations and attach your Works Cited to the last page.

Did you miss something?  View the video of today's class:

Overview
MyBib.com

MyBib.com is a free citation generator for MLA, APA, and Chicago style. Create a new Project & Add a Citation.  Choose website, book, journal, video, etc.  For database articles, click More then Write/Paste.  To copy or print your final list, click on Download Bibliography.  Click here for handout. Watch the video!

You may only use databases for this project!  Please ask for help if you need it.

 Type in your topic and 1920s.  Home login and password: montytech1 

 Type in your topic and 1920s. Home login and password: montytech1 
 

Gale Virtual Reference Library is a collection of 336 reference encyclopedias. Type in your topic and 1920s. Home login: montytech1   

For a copy of the short analysis template, click here.

How to Write the Short Analysis Essay

• React personally, however, do no use personal pronouns. Never write: “In my opinion…” Or “I think…”
• Put order to your argument, starting with the least compelling evidence and building to the most impressive point. 
• Use evidence from all articles to support your opinion. 

Short analysis format:

Introduction Paragraph:

• Write an interesting “hook” sentence that makes the reader want to read on.
• Briefly state the main points of your essay. Provide some background for your thesis.
• Strong statement of thesis. What you argue in your essay?

Examples of the beginnings of thesis statements:

• The Great Depression transformed American society in fundamental ways such...
• The 1930s witnessed a complete change in the way women worked due to ....
• Harper Lee was instrumental in breaking barriers in ... and .... with her classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird.

Supporting Paragraphs:

• For each supporting paragraph bring down a briefly stated main point & then elaborate.
• Use your voice to discuss the prompt and the main point.
• Use evidence from the article to support your ideas.
• Discuss one point per supporting paragraph.
• Use both articles in your essay.  Choose one that you feel more strongly about.  Use the other article to dismiss 
• Incorporate in-text citations from the article.  Use lead-in words such as "According to," "As stated by," etc.  
• Use transition words to make the supporting paragraphs flow such as furthermore, in addition, moreover, first, second, third, finally, again, also, and, besides, further, in the first place, last, likewise, next, then.

Conclusion Paragraph:

• Restate your thesis / main idea.
• Summarize your main points. (Tie up any loose ends.)
• Create an strongly worded “clincher” sentence to end your conclusion.
• Never introduce new information in the conclusion.

Works Cited:

• A Works Cited is mandatory. (2 references required).  Use MyBib.com
• Include citation information from both articles.