Lab Work: Part D: Analysis

Today we are in the lab to work on Part D of your IA: Analysis.

The analysis portion will probably be the most familiar part of the IA in that you are being asked to do something you do with every history paper: Make an argument about your topic that can be supported by the facts in your summary of evidence.

Your arguments will vary; some of you may disagree with a common interpretation of an event, "It can be argued that the Bay of Pigs Invasion was actually a success when measured by x, x, and x."

Some of you may compare and contrast different historical interpretations (your source) of an event: "While Hieser argues that Sturgis was founded with an emphasis on global education, Andre presents evidence that Sturgis was established to provide an alternative to the local public school."

Some of you may have a more traditional thesis (no example needed- you do this probably 3x a week!).

Head over to the link on the left (Spring IA Guidelines) where there is more info about Part D. We will go through it together; then you will have time to work.