Think about the research question: “Why were the Mongols so influential on the
Ming and Russian Empires?” Develop a plan that addresses how you will approach
the research and manage the work to complete the project. Once you’ve
developed your plan and set realistic goals, conduct research using the historical
inquiry method to locate at least three primary and secondary sources that discuss
the influence Mongols had on the Ming and Russian Empires. Make sure to cite
your primary and secondary sources in MLA format using in-text citations and a
Works Cited page. Use the provided table to organize and manage your research
project.
Research Plan:
1. Identify the key factors that made the Mongols influential on the Ming and Russian Empires.
2. Determine the specific areas of influence the Mongols had on each empire.
3. Analyze the political, economic, and cultural impact of the Mongols on the Ming and Russian Empires.
4. Compare and contrast the influence of the Mongols on both empires.
5. Draw conclusions by evaluating the significance and lasting effects of the Mongols' influence on the Ming and Russian Empires.
Research Process:
1. Start by conducting preliminary research to gain a general understanding of the topic.
2. Identify potential primary and secondary sources that discuss the influence of the Mongols on the Ming and Russian Empires.
3. Utilize library and online databases, such as JSTOR and Google Scholar, to search for scholarly articles, books, and other credible sources.
4. Evaluate the relevance, credibility, and quality of the sources to ensure their suitability for the research.
5. Take notes and highlight important information from the selected sources.
6. Use the historical inquiry method to critically analyze the sources and extract relevant details that address the research question.
7. Organize the information into the provided table, categorizing it based on the empires and the specific areas of influence.
8. Ensure all information is properly cited using MLA format for both in-text citations and a Works Cited page.
9. Regularly assess progress and adjust the research plan if necessary to meet the set goals.
10. Compile the findings and synthesize them to form a comprehensive overall understanding of the Mongols' influence on the Ming and Russian Empires.
11. Write the research paper, incorporating the gathered information and analysis, while maintaining a logical flow and clear argument structure.
12. Proofread and edit the paper to ensure accuracy, coherence, and proper citation formatting.
Primary Sources:
1. "The Secret History of the Mongols" - a primary Mongol historical text.
Secondary Sources:
1. Allsen, Thomas T. "Mongols and Muscovy: Past Perspectives and New Directions." The Islamic World and the West: An Introduction to Political Cultures and International Relations. Edited by Kai Hafez and Mary Ann Kenny. Translated by Ernst, Manfred A. Syracuse University Press, 2000, pp. 143-163.
2. Birge, Bettine. "The New Mongols: The Creation of the Altan Khanate in the Late Ming Period." T'oung Pao, vol. 69, no. 4/5, 1983, pp. 187-230.
3. Allsen, Thomas T. "The Royal Hunt in Eurasian History." Comparative Studies in Society and History, vol. 51, no. 4, 2009, pp. 881-912.