Six Tips for Research Projects

Have students take notes in a double entry journal. On the right side, they write bibliographic information along with impressions, ideas, and questions about each book. On the left, they jot down page numbers of pictures, diagrams, or particular quotes to back up their right-column views. This material can then be integrated into reports.
Before they start writing, have students interview each other about their subject before they start writing. After they have been interviewed, students write down everything they know about their subject. Later students can review these drafts and look for ways to organize and expand them into chapters.
Let students who are working on similar topics work in groups so they can learn from each other.
When sharing historical fiction, make sure students understand what is fact and what is fiction.
Use primary resources as much as possible.
Try to immerse your students in the topic they are studying and find ways to link it to their personal lives.

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