Research

RESEARCHDue February 20, 2014

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

WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL? Find out information on a topic you are

interested in Discover something new Expand your knowledge LEARN

SCIENCE TOPICS – BOARD TOPIC Bacteria and viruses Genetics Human diseases Natural resource conservation

SOCIAL STUDIES TOPICS

Communism Cold War Industrial Revolution French Revolution

WHERE CAN I GET INFORMATION? Encyclopedia Internet Magazines/Journals Non-fiction novels People (scientists/historians) Textbook

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

SO WHEN’S THIS DUE? January : 23

Topic chosen10 questions

January : 24Thesis statement – rough draft

February : 530 note cards8 source cards

February : 5Spelling wordsDefinitions

SO WHEN’S THIS DUE? February : 7

Outline February : 12

Rough draft February : 20

Final draft February : 25

Oral presentation

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

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

WHAT ABOUT THE BODY? Extended Response Scoring Rubric Content/Development 4-1 Organization 4-1 Voice 3-1 Conventions 4-1

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

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?