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Local Landmark Research

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🏛️ Part 1: Landmark Selection & Planning

1. Which local landmark will you research? (Choose one or propose your own)

Historic courthouse or government building

Local museum or cultural center

Historic church or religious site

Memorial or monument

Historic home or mansion

Other: ________________________

2. Why did you choose this landmark? What interests you about it?
3. What do you already know about this landmark? List 2-3 facts or observations.

• _________________________________________________

• _________________________________________________

• _________________________________________________

📚 Part 2: Source Identification & Evaluation

4. Identify at least three different types of sources you will use. Check all that apply:

Library books about local history

Newspaper articles (print or online)

Historical society websites

Government websites (.gov)

Museum websites or brochures

Documentary videos

Academic articles or journals

Interviews with local experts

5. For each source type you checked above, write one specific source you found or plan to find:

Source 1: ___________________________________________

Source 2: ___________________________________________

Source 3: ___________________________________________

6. How can you tell if a source is credible? List three criteria you should check:

📝 Part 3: Research Questions & Note-Taking Strategy

7. Create 4-5 research questions you want to answer about your landmark:

Question 1: ________________________________________

Question 2: ________________________________________

Question 3: ________________________________________

Question 4: ________________________________________

Question 5: ________________________________________

8. Which note-taking method will you use for your research?

Cornell Notes (notes, cues, summary)

Outline format with main topics and subtopics

Graphic organizer or mind map

Digital notes with hyperlinks and multimedia

9. When you find information, how will you avoid plagiarism? Explain in your own words:
10. Success Check: By the end of this research project, I can...

Locate and use multiple credible sources

Take organized notes with proper citations

Distinguish between fact and opinion in sources

Explain my landmark's significance to the community

Share my findings clearly with others

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