Plan of the Investigation should include: [3 marks]Subject of the investigation which may be formulated as a questionReasons you chose this topic and what you hope to find outMethods (focus questions) used to research as well as appropriate sources

This is a relatively brief but important section that serves to focus and structure your research. ( ½ to ¾ of page)

Summary of Evidence should indicate: [6 marks]

Description of evidence (including historical or political context, key people, places, and/or events)Approximately 2 pagesTimelines, charts, maps, and additional data may be added as appendices

Evaluation of Sources: [5 marks]

Critical evaluation of TWO of the sources (similar to annotated bibliography) appropriate to research and should reference their origins, purpose or POV, value and limitations. You should clearly have more than 2 sources, but are only analyzing 2.Approximately 1 paragraph per source

Analysis: [6 marks]

Will comprise the majority of your original writing Clearly explains WHY this is importantAnalysis of the evidence (approximate 1 ½ -2 pages)Alternate interpretations or POV

Using Summary from B – break down into key issues, pointsHistorical context will add weight & perspective so don’t ignore it

Conclusion: [2 marks]

No more than a complex and analytical paragraph that provides an answer to your question based on the evidence presented

Bibliography: [3 marks] University of Chicago Style Citations

Cover Page

1

Table of Contents

2

Topic, Question & Plan of

Investigation3

Summary of Evidence, p. 1

4

Summary of Evidence, p. 2

5

Evaluation of Source, p. 1

6

Evaluation of Source, p.2

7

Analysis, p. 1

8

Analysis, p.2

10

Conclusion

11

Bibliography

12

Appendix (optional)

13

Finished IA Format Pages

The end of each section should contain the word count

All pages should be numbered

IAs should include both footnotes and a bibliography (in University of

Chicago style)

Sample IA Question: With what justification can it be claimed that it was the leadership of Trotsky which promoted Red victory in the Russian Civil War?

Notice that the evidence is categorized by subtopic and not by source. And each fact has a

corresponding footnote.

We are going to write our plan of investigation last

Not full Part B, word count was 581 in total (footnotes do not contribute to word count)

25 Marks1,500-2,000 words

100-150 words

500-600 words

SL = 25% HL = 20%

Pay attention to O-P-V-L and the quality of the sources chosen by the applicant

Full analysis word count = 714This is where you address all aspects of your IA

question (using your source material as support)

250-400 words

500-650 words

D. Analysis“In this section the elements of the investigation identified in section B will be broken down into key issues/points. Consideration of historical context can add weight and perspective to the study. Where appropriate (depending on the scope of the investigation) links can be made with associated events and developments to aid understanding of the historical importance of the chosen investigation.”

Your original writing (1½ - 2 pages):-Analysis of the issue -Address the question(As close to a “term paper” as we get) The analysis should include: -Importance of the investigation in the historical context -Historical context adds weight & perspective-Analysis of the evidence -If appropriate, different interpretations

ANALYSIS: Critical thinking & Problem solving-This is the part you do from your own knowledge & experience-What are your conclusions based on the evidence?

*The elements of the investigation identified in your summary of evidence will be broken down into key issues or points*

Don’t add any new facts. Only use facts already introduced

-You posed the question-You did the research-Now you show how the two fit together

Tips:-Clear, Analytical, and Comprehensive Thesis -Address all parts of the question-Substantiate the thesis with ample historical evidence-Address P.O.V.

This section is a follow-up to section D. It requires an answer or conclusion, based on the evidence presented, which either partially or

fully addresses the question stated or implied in the investigation.

-The conclusion must be clearly stated & consistent with the evidence presented -This section is a follow-up to your analysis section- It requires an answer or conclusion, based on the evidence presented, which either partially or fully addresses the question stated or implied in the investigation -This section should be a strong finish to your investigation -Summarize what you have found out -Do not introduce any new facts or arguments here

150-200 words

Appendices are used to include images, charts, data… referenced in the paper and do not add to word count (but they must

be cited appropriately)

Ex. Trotsky was depicted by the Red Army as St. George the dragon slayer (see appendix 2)

Your bibliography does not have to be divides as such, however all sources must be properly cited (University of

Chicago style) and listed in alphabetical order