My research site is: _________________. When I made observations about this location, I was standing in this exact location: _______________________________.
Ten questions I have about this site (must begin with “why” and “how”):
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Three of the above questions that could be my main central research question:
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My chosen central research question is: Why is the Imagine Memorial designed as a circular mosaic?
After doing some preliminary research, my first draft thesis statement is:
The circular mosaic represents John Lennon’s vision for international friendship and world peace for every person.
Second draft of these statement (revision):
Psychological Map of my Location
Below the map, respond to these questions:
How did you organize your map? What about your location is important to you, and how is this reflected in your map? What in your location are you most curious about, and is it represented in your map? How does your map help you respond to your central research question?
Annotated Bibliography
Include a minimum of six sources minimum. Include at least two books, one article from a academic/scholarly journal or database (JSTOR and Proquest recommended). Please visit the New School’s Library website for many of the sources you may use. You can also use texts we have read in class and for homework.
Below each source, write 2-3 sentences that explain what information you found in the source, and how it is helpful for you to understand your research location.
- “Enid A. Haupt Conservatory | NYBG.” Enid A. Haupt Conservatory | NYBG. Accessed March 13, 2016. http://www.nybg.org/gardens/conservatory/.This source provides detailed information about the Botanical Garden’s exhibition Orchidelirium. The author of the source is a writer and a longtime employee of the Botanical Garden.
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Storyboard
Upload an image of your index cards in a storyboard setup. Desribe how you organized them (chronological, more familiar to less familiar, etc).
Outline
Transition your storyboard into an outline so you have an outline of your main ideas. Arrange them in the specific order of your storyboard (chronological, most important to least important, theme) and explain what the order is below the outline.
I. Introduction
a. Purpose and history of gardens
b. Thesis statement about orchid exhibit not touching base with ethical issues
II. My main idea 1: Orchid hunting dangers
a. Describe my main idea (you must describe)
b. Outside research: cite outside research here.
III. My main idea 2: Orchid hunting environmental issues
a. Description of main idea
b. Outside research
IV. Main idea 3
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VI. Conclusion
