Steps of a Historical Research Project

See Rampolla, Chapter 5.

I. select a topic and pose research questions

» list of topics

II. start gathering sources and taking notes  (note-taking systems)

III. narrow topic

»  initial project statement

IV. read and take notes; figure out the conversation; narrow topic further; determine research directions (primary sources)

» annotated bibliography

V. formulate preliminary argument

» prospectus

VI.  write and revise