Lucille Clifton

Research Paper

InvestigationStudyExplorationInquiryEnquiryprecise investigation into a subject in order to

discover facts, to establish or revise a theory, or to develop a plan of action based on the facts discovered.

What is true research?

Short investigation into the life and writing of Lucille Clifton.

Investigation Questions:1. What was the author’s childhood

like?2. What are the highlights of her

writing career?

What are you going to research?

On a three by five card you will answer each of these questions by finding three sound pieces of information that address the subject of each inquire.

Each piece of information needs to be supported by a sound reference, which indicates where you got your information from.

The investigation will be followed up by a short four paragraph essay : 1. Introduction2. 1st body paragraph- Question 13. 2nd body paragraph- Question 24. Conclusion

Research Process and Presentation

Background- Tell how you learned about Lucille Clifton.

Thesis Statement- Introduce the topics that you are researching about Lucille Clifton. It should be one complete sentence.

Introduction

Topic Sentence- Introduce the topic of the first question.

Details- First sound piece of evidence found during your research.

Details- Second sound piece of evidence found during your research.

Details- Third sound piece of evidence found during your research.

Body Paragraph One

Topic Sentence- Introduce the topic of the second question.

Details- First sound piece of evidence found during your research.

Details- Second sound piece of evidence found during your research.

Details- Third sound piece of evidence found during your research.

Body Paragraph Two

Conclusion- Restate your thesis statement and wrap up/show how you have proven your thesis statement.

Personal Purple- Put your own personal feelings about what you have learned about you subject matter and how it affected you.

Conclusion