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Research. Due February 20, 2014. Definition. 1: careful or diligent search - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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RESEARCHDue February 20, 2014
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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
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WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL? Find out information on a topic you are
interested in Discover something new Expand your knowledge LEARN
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SCIENCE TOPICS – BOARD TOPIC Bacteria and viruses Genetics Human diseases Natural resource conservation
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SOCIAL STUDIES TOPICS
Communism Cold War Industrial Revolution French Revolution
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WHERE CAN I GET INFORMATION? Encyclopedia Internet Magazines/Journals Non-fiction novels People (scientists/historians) Textbook
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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
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SO WHEN’S THIS DUE? January : 23
Topic chosen10 questions
January : 24Thesis statement – rough draft
February : 530 note cards8 source cards
February : 5Spelling wordsDefinitions
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SO WHEN’S THIS DUE? February : 7
Outline February : 12
Rough draft February : 20
Final draft February : 25
Oral presentation
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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
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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
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WHAT ABOUT THE BODY? Extended Response Scoring Rubric Content/Development 4-1 Organization 4-1 Voice 3-1 Conventions 4-1
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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
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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?