Unit 2: iSearch Paper Format
1. Introduction – (Minimum ½ page in length)
 What is your topic?
 What area of the topic are you specifically going to research & present?
 General info?
 History?
 Different viewpoints?
 What do you already know about your topic?
 What are your current opinions regarding the topic?
 May use “I.”
2. My Search Process – (Minimum of 1 page in length)
 In this section of the paper, describe the process (or the steps) of the research.
 Describe what sources you began with, discuss people you talked to or
interviewed, and / or library resources you consulted.
 What parts of the research process bogged you down or gave you trouble?
 What parts sparked breakthroughs or "ah-ha" moments?
 What parts did you find most interesting?
 Think of this as a conversation. May use “I."
3. What I have learned – (Minimum of 1 page In length)
 This portion of the iSearch is the only part that will look like a traditional research
paper.
 Explain what you learned about the topic and support like you would in any
research paper.
 MLA parenthetical documentation as needed to properly site and support your
information.
4. Reflection – (Minimum ½ page)
 Describe which of the things you learned mean the most to you and why those
findings are important.
 Explain in this section how this work will affect the way you act or think about the
issue in the future.
 You may also want to provide further questions or areas about your research that
you may have liked to explore if you had the time.
 Discuss the skills you have developed or improved upon as a researcher and
writer.
 What did you think about this type of research paper?
 May use “I.”