Research

=**Research -**=

Search Strategies-3/22 (due EOP 3/23)
[|Research Process 3/22] Review Independently Using the following links, complete Search Strategies Handout [|Research Process Tutorial 3/22] Search Strategies Handout (link 1) [|Search Tutorial] Search Strategies handout (link 3) [|Boolean Operators] Search Strategies handout (link 2) [|Boolean Machine] [|Student Tips] Review Independently
 * Complete Bellringer**

**Evaluation of Web Sources-3/23** (due EOP 3/24)
[|Web Evaluation Tutorials] Go through tutorial before evaluating sites. Choose **__two__** of the following sites to evaluate on the Web Page Evaluation Checklist handout [|Web Page Evaluation Checklist] [|Site 1] [|Site 2] [|Site 3]
 * Complete Bellringer**

Topic Choosing/Hotlist-3/24 (due EOP 3/25)
Choose Topic Select one of the following topics for your research project: Countries (M-Z only) Profession Writers (M-Z only) College
 * Complete Bellringer**

Asking Good Questions-
-Read through examples of questions in the links that follows. (You do not have to print the worksheet. After reading, if you do not have each of the question types, simply add the new questions to your hotlist, and then highlight the key words as well as find two sources for each Databases and e-books must be included in your hotlist-minimum of __**two**__!)

Not sure what questions to ask? These sites will help!
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Hotlist Instructions

Search Sources
[|Information Literacy] [|How to Choose a Search Tool] [|Noodle Tools: Best Search Source] [|Reference Tools] [|Fast Facts] [|Resources by Subject]

Topic Sources
[|Occupational Handbook] [|Texas Career Evaluation] [|College Navigator] [|College Information]


 * Complete Bellringe**r [[file:BR 3-28.pptx]]

Continue developing on Hotlist. Be sure to evaluate each website you intend to add to your Hotlist. Remember: a minimum of twelve (12) links are required (with two (2) of those being databases).

Quiz on Tuesday - Web Evaluation, Research Process, and Web Searching

Research Quiz & Hotlist Cont'd -3/29
Hotlist - **Due EOP 3/30** Secret Word: 1st Period - MLA1 2nd Period - MLA2 4th Period - MLA4 6th Period - MLA6
 * Complete Bellringe**r [[file:BR 3-29.pptx]]

Hot list -3/30 (due EOP 3/30)
**Complete Bellringe**r

Hotlist is due at end of period. Follow instructions on bellringer slide to save and drop in my drop box. Ensure that you used two database sources.

Thesis Statement Practice-3/31 (due EOP 3/31)
**Complete Bellringe**r

Thesis Statement Practice PowerPoint - follow instructions on Bellringer slide

Thesis Statement Handout - to be completed **__after__** PowerPoint

[|Online Thesis Builder] To be used as directed in the Thesis Statement Practice PowerPoint.

Plagiarism-4/1 (due EOP 4/1)
handout
 * [[file:BR 4-1.pptx]]Complete Bellringe**r

Watch the plagiarism tutorial and complete the notes over the tutorial. [|Plagiarism Tutorial] Complete notes while watching tutorial. Handout provided to those present in class.

Complete the following on a sheet of notebook paper. Answer the series of questions that follow each scenario in complete sentences. Be prepared to defend and discuss your answers. Plagiarism [|What is it?]

[|FAQ]

4/4 Thesis & Hotlist Additions - OT Today!

 * Turn in Plagiarism and/or Thesis Statement Practice from Thursday and Friday if you have not already done so.**
 * [[file:BR 4-4 and 4-5.pptx]]complete bellringer**

4/5 Continue Hotlist Additions

 * [[file:BR 4-4 thru 4-7.pptx]]complete bellringer for correct day**

4/6 Quiz and Complete Hotlist 2
complete bellringer for correct day Quiz Secret Word: 1st Period: 1Thesis 2nd Period: 2Thesis 4th Period: 4Thesis 6th Period - quiz postponed until 4/7 (Responsibility Letter and Activity Completed)

4/7 Finalize Hotlist 2 and Thesis Statement - place in dropbox (due EOP)
(follow instructions on bellringer)



Source and notecard handouts provided to students - due EOP 4/8
Remember the sources and quotes you take should be the sources and quotes you plan to put in your final brochure.  Look at the attached example to get the big picture of what your end product will look like.

4/8 Source & Notecard Completion (due EOP)
=== Create source cards (minimum of three sources- one being a database). Create note cards- minimum of five per category from thesis equaling at least fifteen cards. The idea is to use sources you have already found and added to your hotlist the last few days. (See handout for source and note card examples.) ===

The following sites offer additional information about proper documentation: [|MLA Format] [|Easybib]

= = =** Begin last 6 weeks of school **=

4/12 Research Terminology (Due EOP)
Continue Research Terminology from Monday

4/13 Research Crossword Construction (Due EOP)
Use terminology activity from Monday and Tuesday to complete crossword. Take as homework if you are not finished - due when you come to class on 4/14. Source and note cards due by Friday!

4/14 Research Outline (Due EOP 4/15)
Source and note cards due by Friday! Outline due EOP on Friday.

4/15 Finish Outline and Set up Brochure (Due EOP)

 * Outline due today! Source and note cards due today also! **

Review brochure examples below ** . **
===Brochure- Begin setting up brochure in MS Word (from File then choose Project Gallery) or Pages (choose from th e templates). Be sure to look at the "Must Haves" for your brochure. ===

Review Brochure Must Haves [[file:Brochure Must Haves.docx]]
Review Brochure Example Review Brochure Example

Quiz over Research Terms
Turn in all missing work from last week - check current average on back cabinet

Utilize Outline to write introduction for research project.
Remember:
 * Write introduction on a sheet of notebook paper - title "Introduction." **
 * Use your own ideas and words
 * This is NOT a narrative
 * Do not use 1st or 2nd person pronouns (I, we, me, us, our, mine, your, etc.)

Review brochure examples below ** . **
===Brochure- Begin setting up brochure in MS Word (from File then choose Project Gallery) or Pages (choose from th e templates). Be sure to look at the "Must Haves" for your brochure. ===

Review Brochure Must Haves [[file:Brochure Must Haves.docx]]
Review Brochure Example Review Brochure Example

4-19 First Body Paragraph (Due EOP)
=__ The entire project is due on Monday, April 25, 2011 __= Handout - Words that Introduce Quotes or Paraphrases Using your outline to guide you, formulate your first body paragraph for your brochure on a sheet of notebook paper, titled: "First Body Paragraph." Your first body paragraph will be about your first thesis point. Remember to include:
 * Write a topic sentence.
 * After the topic sentence, make a statement that supports your topic sentence and __**leads into**__ an example (specific quote from note card).
 * Next, explain how the example (quote) supports your topic sentence. Remember to use your own words and ideas.

//** Review Brochure Must Haves again :) **//
Using your outline to guide you, formulate your 2nd and 3rd body paragraph for your brochure on **__separate__** sheets of notebook paper, titled: "Second Body Paragraph," and "Third Body Paragraph." Your second body paragraph will be about your second thesis point, and your third body paragraph will be about your third body paragraph. Remember to include:
 * a topic sentence (use the sentence written on your outline to guide you)
 * After the topic sentence, make a statement that supports your topic sentence and __**leads into**__ an example (specific quote from note card).
 * Next, explain how the example (quote) supports your topic sentence. Remember to use your own words and ideas

** If you are behind today, **
Remember, I am here by 7:00 EACH morning.
 * 1) ===** See me during 5th period **===
 * 2) ===** toward the end of 7th **===
 * 3) ===** after school until 4:30 or 5. **===

**Have you completed all of these steps?**

**Write Conclusion on a sheet of notebook paper (title - Conclusion)**

 * USE YOUR OUTLINE -**
 * Restate points in your thesis statement (possibly in separate sentences) - word sentence(s) differently
 * Conclude with something compelling about your topic - give reader something to consider about your topic
 * Reflect on overall significance of your topic and/or close with persuasive quote from one of your sources. (CITE your source)

**Save as Pd.Images.Name and place in drop box at the end of class.**
Find three topic related pics to use in brochure. Cite the source for the pic (MLA) and give a caption below the pic. A site for image search is given. Remember to use easybib.com for help with MLA citation.

[|Picture Search Sites] = = = 4-25 Finishing touches on brochure = = **Completed Brochure DUE EOP today** = Bellringer:
 * Make sure you have filled in the front of your brochure with your topic title and your heading information.
 * Add your works cited section to your brochure (see example for placement).
 * Before you drop your brochure, use your rubric as a check off list to ensure you have everything needed. When you drop your brochure, be sure to put your rubric in the regular box with your heading info.

Rubric:

Note: Images, caption, and MLA documentation (for images ONLY) - EXTRA CREDIT
**Research Brochure** **After 4/29****, those missing brochure will be referred for OT.**
 * --must be completed by hand in brochure format**
 * --penalized fifty points after graded**
 * --must be turned in by Wednesday, 5/4**
 * --no incomplete work accepted**