Proposal For I-Search Essay
Step 1: Choose a topic that you are interested in.
Step 2: Write an approximately 2 page paper in the following format.
First, state your topic and write 1-2 paragraphs and explain why you find the topic interesting.
Second, write 1-2 paragraphs and explain what you already know about the topic.
Third, create 4 questions that you intend to answer during your research. Remember, these must be questions that require analysis and critical thinking – not the variety where a one or two word answer will suffice.
For example, if your topic is Thomas Edison pick the question that would get you some points:
When was Thomas Edison Born?
What childhood influences might have shaped Thomas Edison’s interest in science?