IB History IA

In this section students must analyze 2 sources that will used in part B (Investigation)

• State the research question (as a question)
• Provide a brief introduction of your question and its significance (such as the time period).
• For each source, you must explain the origin, purpose, value, and limitations.

• Provide an introduction to the research question, stating the relevance of the question
• Explain different perspectives briefly
• Outline the main points covered in the investigation.
• Use carefully selected evidence
• Connect the evidence back to the RQ, explain its significance, and explain limitations of your argument
• Summarize the main points, including which perspectives you agree with and disagree with.

• Reflect on the research process 
• Think about challenges faced 
• Questions to ask yourself include:

                  How reliable are the sources provided? Are they free from bias?

                  What challenges did historians possibly face? 

                  How did the historians decide what information to use?

                  What makes something historically significant