I-Search Paper Assignment
I-Search paper is designed to teach the writer and the reader something valuable about a chosen topic and about the nature of searching and discovery. An I-Search paper is written in the form of a story, using the first person singular (the "I" in I-Search). Your paper explains the journey of your research to find the answer to a question, and explains what you learned from the experience.
Paper Format:
3 Pages 12-point, Times New Roman 1" Margins Double-spaced Title (Centered) |
Your Information in the Top Right-Hand Corner: Your Full Name Reception B Social Studies Mr Ward |
The Organization of your I-Search Paper:
Part I: Introduction:
Part II: What I want to learn-
1. Let readers know what you wanted to learn and why. State your main question and sub questions
Part III: The story of my search:
1. Retrace your research steps by introducing and describing the sources you used.
Your sources should include:
2. Tell the story of what you learned
a. Introduce your sources
b. For each source, there is a paragraph where you:
i. Discuss the who, when, where, why, what of your source (For TWM, tell us
what the book is about)
ii. Discuss the things you are hoping to find
iii. Include a quote or summary of what your source said about the subject
iv. Describe what you learned from the source
3. Your research must include pictures and graphs showing the data you've collected.
4. Include a timeline of major events that had an effect on your topic.
Part IV: Reflections on My Search:
1. What new information did you learn?
2. What did you learn that surprised you?
3. How might your experience and what you learned affect your choices or opportunities in the future.
Part I: Introduction:
- Explain why learning more about this topic is personally important for you.
- Explain what you already knew about the topic before researching.
Part II: What I want to learn-
1. Let readers know what you wanted to learn and why. State your main question and sub questions
Part III: The story of my search:
1. Retrace your research steps by introducing and describing the sources you used.
Your sources should include:
- At least 5 interviews
- At least 5 primary sources
- Data collected.
2. Tell the story of what you learned
a. Introduce your sources
b. For each source, there is a paragraph where you:
i. Discuss the who, when, where, why, what of your source (For TWM, tell us
what the book is about)
ii. Discuss the things you are hoping to find
iii. Include a quote or summary of what your source said about the subject
iv. Describe what you learned from the source
3. Your research must include pictures and graphs showing the data you've collected.
4. Include a timeline of major events that had an effect on your topic.
Part IV: Reflections on My Search:
1. What new information did you learn?
2. What did you learn that surprised you?
3. How might your experience and what you learned affect your choices or opportunities in the future.
I-Search Graphic Organizer
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I-Search Rough DraftDue Date:
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Peer Edit ChecklistDue Date:
Download the Peer Edit Sheet:
1. Name the file Peer Edit Your Name Your Partner's Name.doc
2. Include the original paper in the document. |
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Final PaperDue Date:
After you receive the comments from your partner and made corrections, submit your assignment in the box. |
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