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IM Science Research Seminar November 27/28, 2012

IM Science Research Seminar November 27/28, 2012. This is the holiday season; mentors may travel or become ill so be sure to communicate well so things do not go awry. Agenda. County-wide Presentation Reflection December Classroom Presentations Research Sources ISEF Requirements

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IM Science Research Seminar November 27/28, 2012

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  1. IM ScienceResearch SeminarNovember 27/28, 2012 This is the holiday season; mentors may travel or become ill so be sure to communicate well so things do not go awry.

  2. Agenda • County-wide Presentation Reflection • December Classroom Presentations • Research Sources • ISEF Requirements • Science Fair • SLC Executive Board • G/T Parent Information Night

  3. Research Paper • Title Page & Table of Contents • Abstract • Introduction/Background: Create an outline • Materials & Methods • Results • Discussion • Conclusions • Acknowledgments • References

  4. Introduction Outline Structure • Organize resources and note cards according to your main points. • Introduction includes: • Interesting opening • Need for the research • Overview of the scientific background, prior research • Paragraph Two includes: • background of your topic • foundation of your argument • definitions needed for clear understanding of the topic

  5. Sentence Outline Structure • Final Paragraph • prove the need for the research • thesis statement/hypothesis/engineering goal • Main Points include: • details from your SOURCES • direct quotations • paraphrased ideas • your voice throughout the paragraph

  6. Points to Remember • References: DS evenly throughout, alphabetical order, 2nd line indented 5 spaces • Transitions: Write a clear transition statement to connect paragraphs. • Cite: All direct quotations/paraphrased information (Smith, 2005 ) or (Brown, 2007, para. 4) • Format: Every A needs B and 1 needs 2 for outline • Plagiarism: Turnitin.com will identify all work from another source and will result in a 0.

  7. Source Weaving Source Weaving is the main skill demonstrated in the writing of a research paper. No more than TWO of the same source in a row. Never include pages in a row with documentation from the same source; this shows poor research and will result with a grade beginning at a “C”.

  8. International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) Rules & Procedures: • Review ISEF Document Library (search online) • Complete the ‘Rules Wizard’ to determine forms needed • Review the guidelines for the display board • Completed ISEF forms are due by midtermsand are signed by student, parent(s), scientist, and other professionals International Science & Engineering Fair Forms

  9. Seminar: December 11/12, 2012 Mandatory seminar • Four annotated bibliographies (last set!) • Journals entries • Reflection 2.1 (due Mon, Dec 3) • Time & Place of Dec. Presentation • Hard copy of the PPT with six slides per page (Dec 11) • Include ALL updates on the PPT • Pre-outline Organizer of Literature Review/Background

  10. Science Fair Competition MRHSHigh School Science Fair January 30, 2013 (media center) Howard County Science Fair Saturday, February 23, 2013 (HC School) Baltimore Regional Science Fair Saturday, March 23/24 2013 (Towson Univ) The Intel ISEF in Phoenix, AR May 12-17, 2013 ISEF forms are due by midterm exams. Search the ISEF website and follow Rules Wizard

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