Disability/Disorder Research

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2. Step One Topics • Choose a disability or a disorder to researchand then present to the class in a power point presentation. • Think about: one that you or someone you know has OR something that is interesting to you. • Complete the “topics handout” and be sure to explain WHY you are choosing each of the topics on your top 3 list. • You must have your topic approved and no one in the same class can have the same one! • Once the disability is chosen and approved by the teacher, students will begin to research.

3. StepTwo Computer lab research • You have two days in the computer lab to complete your research on the topic you have chosen. • Take notes in your own words from credible websites. • All notes are handwritten – do not print pages in the lab. • Notes and information must be taken from reliable sources and all URLs and other information on the sites must be recorded in order to complete a works cited page in MLA format. • Check the works cited examples in order to see what information you need to record from the sources you will use. • Requirement: two pages of hand written notes in your writer’s notebook for points.

4. Step Three 1. Organizing Ideas • Notes will be due and worth points after two days in the computer lab. • Using your notes you must complete the rough draft organizer for your power point presentation. Each slide is represented on the organizer. • Organizer – includes the information and the graphics that you will be using on your power point.

5. Step Three 2. Works Cited • Take all of your sources (websites and any others) and following the MLA format create a Works Cited. • Use the handout in your writer’s notebook to complete the Works Cited page to turn in for points. • Examples: • There are also websites that help you create a correct MLA citation as long as you have the relevant information: • Easy Bib http://www.easybib.com/ • Son of Citation Machine http://citationmachine.net/index2.php

6. Step Four Power Point Presentation • Take your rough draft organizer and create your power point. • Two computer lab days to complete this. • Power Point must be saved in your class folder on the x-drive. • Power Point: Content-Six slide presentation contains the following: checklist is as follows: _____ Title slide with name of disorder/disability, name of presenter and class period _____ Definition/explanation of disorder/disability _____ Causes _____ Symptoms _____ Cures/controls _____ Effect on everyday life _____ A minimum of two relevant graphics that add information and/or explain **Overall, power point was informative and included relevant details, information and graphics. __________ / 30

7. Step Four - continued Power Point Requirements • 6 slides total: includes title slide and 5 content slides • Relevant Graphics: 2-3 • Graphs, pictures, charts, diagrams, word art, etc. • These need to ADD information or explanation to the topic • Content Slides: • Key Words - do not write in paragraph form • You should have a notecard with excess information on it that you will share with your audience while you are presenting.

8. Step Five Presentations – 1. Speaking • You will be presenting your power point to the class. • There will be 4 “mini-classrooms” within the class. • There will be 8 presenters a day and you will share your power point 4 times (once to each “classroom”) • You will use notecards and prepare to present (practice). • You will be graded on your presentation skills as follows: • Power Point: Presentation – Delivery and knowledge of topic. ______ Information was accurately, interestingly, and clearly presented ______ Student used all the time provided effectively. ______ Eye contact was made with the audience, didn’t read the ppt or the notes. ______ Voice level was loud for all to hear, used varied tones of voice. ______ Body language and posture were strong and confident.   **Overall, the presenter: _____ Was very knowledgeable, and did not read powerpoint; _____ Read the powerpoint, and did not elaborate; OR _____ Somewhere in the middle • __________ / 25

9. Step Five Presentations – 2. Listening and Evaluating • As an audience member you have a responsibility to be an active and engaged listener. • You will evaluate presenters on their power points and presentation skills using a checklist. • You will receive a grade for this as follows: Evaluator/Listener: Completing peer evaluations for peers and listening to peer presenters. ______ thoughtful and constructive compliments and critiques ______ respectful and supportive of peers __________ / 15

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12. For your topic Create a slide for each of the following: • Definition/ Explanation of disease, genetic disorder • Causes • Symptoms • Cure/ Control • Effect on everyday life Other interesting information that could be included to help others better understand the topic: facts, scientific innovation

13. Topics and Research • Once you have your topic bring it to me. • Once your topic is approved begin research. • Do not forget to take notes and copy down the URL!!!!!! • Good Luck 

14. Today in the lab Research Day One: • Topics – If you have been approved begin your research. • If you have not yet turned in a topic you have the next 20 minutes to research disorders and disabilities of your choice. Once you find a topic please come and see me for approval. At the end of that time I will be assigning topics to you. • Notes – take handwritten notes in your writer’s notebook. Include the following in your research: Definition/ Explanation of disease, genetic disorder, Causes, Symptoms, Cures/ Controls, Effect on everyday life and any other interesting information that could be included to help others better understand the topic: facts, scientific innovation ****These notes are due on Thursday before beginning your power point! ****Do not forget to take notes in your own words and copy down the URL!!!!

15. Today in the Lab Research Day Two: Notes – take handwritten notes in your writer’s notebook. • **These notes are due on Thursday before beginning your power point! • **Relevant graphics – add information or explain ** Include the following in your research: *Definition/ Explanation of disease, genetic disorder, *Causes, *Symptoms, *Cures/ Controls, *Effect on everyday life and Any other interesting information that could be included to help others better understand the topic: facts, scientific innovation ****Do not forget to take notes in your own words and copy down the URL!!!!

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