Provide guidance on how to conduct historical research for an assignment.

Here are the suggestions on how to carry out research:

• Analyse the key question and make sure that you fully understand what is being asked and any historical terms which are used in the question.
• Identify possible sources of information which will help answer the key question. These could be found in your school, local or mobile library, on-line, in the community.
• Start to read and gather information about the key question.
• Ensure that you have a plan so that your time is used effectively to meet deadlines.
• Use the template to help structure your note taking. [Annexure A, p.29]
• At all times keep the key question in mind. Keep asking yourself whether the information you are gathering is relevant to the question.
• Use the 'Cover Page for a Research Assignment' and 'Monitoring Log'. [Annexure B, p.27 and Annexure B, p.28]
• Explain the approach that will be taken in your research assignment.