Apostles Lutheran School Exploratory Class

Student Name____________________________________Progress Check

Here is my progress as of ______/______/ 2010.

The general topic I have chosen is _____________________________________________.

The key words I have used to search for the topic are:

____ If possible, I have used an encyclopedia or other reference materialto get a general overview of the topic.

____ I am making source cards for each of my sources. So far I have _____ source cards completed.5.I have focused my topic by writing the following statement of purpose.I want to learn . . .6.I have chosen the following project for my topic and have a plan tocomplete it which is writing here:Project:Plan (with tentative deadlines)

7.I have brainstormed additional questions about my focused topic andhave grouped them under similar headings listed below (questions andheadings):

_____ I have now refined my source list and that is reflected in #4above.

I have begun or completed making note cards and currently have _____ total. All of my headings have at least ______ note cards.

10.

Based on my research I have changed my statement of purpose into athesis statement. Thesis Statement:

11.

I have made a presentation outline which is printed here or attached.12.______ My project is now complete.13.______ I have compiled and completed my Works Cited page inMLA Format.

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______ If I have not written a research paper, I have included a 1 pagesummary of my thesis and supporting information (mini-essay).