My topic is John Smith..
Prompt: Look at the historical context of your topic. Look at how your topic affected society, but also look at how society affected your topic (it’s symbolic relationship). Include sources positively and negatively critical of your topic if possible. Also, attempt a topic that brings out your passion of interest. (incorporate John smith with people; indians and the English)
Focus your research on a certain aspect of her work or time of her life; do not attempt a biographical essay of a person; its too broad; has little detail.
Critique your sources. Ask, HOW they differ in interpretations or account. WHERE was disagreement or consensus among historians? WHICH ones did you find particularly helpful?
