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Research

Research. Due February 20, 2014. Definition. 1: careful or diligent search

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Research

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  1. Research Due February 20, 2014

  2. Definition • 1: careful or diligent search • 2: studious inquiry or examination; especially: investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws • 3: the collecting of information about a particular subject http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research

  3. What’s the Big Deal? • Find out information on a topic you are interested in • Discover something new • Expand your knowledge • LEARN

  4. Science Topics – Board Topic • Bacteria and viruses • Genetics • Human diseases • Natural resource conservation

  5. Social Studies Topics • Communism • Cold War • Industrial Revolution • French Revolution

  6. Where can I get Information? • Encyclopedia • Internet • Magazines/Journals • Non-fiction novels • People (scientists/historians) • Textbook

  7. What do I have to turn in? • Thesis statement • 10 questions • 30 note cards • 5 to 8 source cards • Outline • Rough draft • Final draft • 10 spelling words • Definitions/Part of Speech/Sentence • Oral presentation

  8. So when’s this due? • January : 23 • Topic chosen • 10 questions • January : 24 • Thesis statement – rough draft • February : 5 • 30 note cards • 8 source cards • February : 5 • Spelling words • Definitions

  9. So when’s this due? • February : 7 • Outline • February : 12 • Rough draft • February : 20 • Final draft • February : 25 • Oral presentation

  10. How many times will this count? • Daily work in library/computer lab: 1 time • 30 note cards/5 to 8 source cards: 1 time • You must use 3 books • You can use one encyclopedia • The rest can be a combination of magazines or internet sites. • Research report: 2 times • Spelling list: 2 times • Oral presentation: 2 times

  11. How is the report graded? • Title page 5 points • Outline 10 points • Thesis statement 15 points • Research report (body) 30 points • Documentation 15 points • Work cited page 5 points • Format—paragraph/paper 10 points • Conventions (errors) 10 points

  12. What about the body? • Extended Response Scoring Rubric • Content/Development 4-1 • Organization 4-1 • Voice 3-1 • Conventions 4-1

  13. What about the oral presentation? • Eye contact • Facial expressions • Posture • Enthusiasm • Vocalized pauses (um, uh, well, you see) • Topic announced • Time frame (3-5 minutes) • Visual aid/prop • Completeness • Professionalism of presentation

  14. What if? • I don’t have a computer at home? • What if I don’t have access to the internet? • What if I can’t check anything out at the library due to overdue books? • What if my printer runs out of ink? • What if I don’t have a jump drive? • What if I miss a day? • What if I turn my paper in late? • What if I don’t want to do this? • Any other what if’s?

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