RESEARCHDue February 26, 2016

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 Bacteria and viruses Genetics Human diseases Natural resource conservation The human body – digestive system,

respiratory system, etc.

SOCIAL STUDIES TOPICS Cold War Communism French Revolution Industrial Revolution World War II – atom bomb

controversy World War I – The Treaty of

Versailles/President Wilson

ELA TOPICS Charlotte Doyle: How women were

changing their roles in society in the 19th century

A Christmas Carol: How English society reacted to the blunt honesty of ACCMust include examples from the text(s)

MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS The connection between bullying and

teen suicide rate Hazing: Define hazing, why & where it’s

a problem, & research state laws and university policies on it (SC only)

Self-image: Research the influence of media on today’s youth (e.g. body image, music lyrics, being number one in _________)

WHERE CAN I GET INFORMATION? Encyclopedia Internet Magazines/Journals Non-fiction novels People (scientists/historians) Textbooks Media sources (newspapers, news video

clips, interviews)

WHAT DO I HAVE TO TURN IN? Thesis statement 10 questions 30 note cards 5 or more source cards Outline Rough draft Final paper Oral presentation

SO WHEN’S THIS DUE? January: 22

Topic chosen10 questions

January: 25Thesis statement – rough draft

February: 830 note cards5 source cards

SO WHEN’S THIS DUE? February: 9

Outline February: 16

Rough draft February: 26

Final draft February: 29 – March :1

Oral presentations(poster board, brochure/pamphlet, Power Point)

HOW MANY TIMES WILL THIS COUNT? Daily work in classroom: 1 time 30 note cards/5 source cards: 1 time

You can only use one encyclopediaYou can only use two magazines Internet sources MUST be reputable

(.edu, .org, .net, .gov) and have an author with credentials.

Wikipedia may NOT be used as a source Research report: 3

times Oral presentation: 2 times

HOW IS THE REPORT GRADED? Title page 5 points Outline 10 points Thesis statement 5 points Research report (body) 30 points Documentation 15 points Work cited page 15 points Format—paragraph/paper 10 points Conventions (errors) 10 points

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?

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