Research Tools - Hauselmann's History Lab

Welcome to the Research Lab

These interactive research tools are designed to help you develop strong historical arguments, organize your sources effectively, and craft compelling research papers. Each course has customized tools tailored to your specific assignments.

All tools include:

Step-by-step guidance through the research process
Ability to save your progress and return later
Examples and tips specific to your course assignments

HIST 101: HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1877 - Democratic Norms, the American Revolution, and Civic Life

Current Focus: Democratic Norms Research Paper & Civic Engagement Interview

Interactive tools to help you analyze the American Revolution through democratic norms (obligations) from Richard Haass's The Bill of Obligations.

Research Planning Worksheet - Digital version of your planning guide
Thesis Statement Builder - Craft a strong historical argument
Source Organizer - Track primary sources, secondary sources, and Atlantic articles
Democratic Norms Analyzer - Explore how your chosen norm operated during the Revolution
Interview Integration Guide - Connect civic engagement interviews to historical analysis

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HIST 105: WESTERN CIVILIZATION SINCE 1648 - The Weimar Republic & Comparative Authoritarianism

Current Focus: Research Paper — Weimar Republic & Comparative Authoritarianism

Interactive tools to guide you through analyzing the Weimar Republic's collapse and comparing it to an authoritarian government of your choice, drawing on Pelz, primary sources from the course website, and independent scholarly research.

Check-In #1: Research Materials List & Summaries — Gather and annotate your sources for both case studies
Check-In #2: Thesis Statement & Research Question — Sharpen your central argument and comparative focus
Check-In #3: Paper Outline — Structure your argument and map your evidence
Check-In #4: Introductory Paragraph — Draft a strong, Weimar-anchored opening
Final Paper Submission — Submit your completed 6–8 page comparative analysis

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HIST 107: FROM RAW MATERIAL TO GLOBAL COMMODITY

Current Focus: Commodity Research Project

Interactive tools to help you trace how a raw material became a global commodity and connect that story to capitalism, empire, and globalization.

Commodity Research Worksheet - Define your commodity and map its early history
Research Guide - Curated prompts and resources for commodity analysis

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