Abstract
Without the guidance of a clear hypothesis, student research projects founder. This paper outlines a process by which students undergo the essential first stages that lead to successful research projects in Theatre History. The paper outlines three stages: “Quest for Fire,” in which the student identifies a subject area that interests them; “Fence Me In,” in which the student defines the research area and established distinct parameters; and “The Dreaded Hypothesis,” in which the student articulates a clear, unique and functional hypothesis. By implementing these initial three stages, teachers can create the conditions under which students motivate themselves to complete a research project.
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Recommended Citation
Wintersteen, D.
(2015).
Making Historians of Theatre History Students: The First Three Steps.
Communication and Theater Association of Minnesota Journal, 34(1).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56816/2471-0032.1007
