spring research project
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What is it?
Two Parts1.Research Paper– Cover Page– Paper (3-5 pages)– Works Cited
2.Project – Details later
Major Steps for Paper• Pick a topic• Start Research- hi-light, brainstorm!• Thesis statement • Continue research & Do Note Cards (keep track of sources!)• Works Cited (as you go!)• Outline• Revise outline • Revise Works Cited• Turn Outline into A DRAFT• Revise Draft• Final Paper
How to pick a topic
• Take a position on a topic and persuade your readers
• Examples:– Cell phones should be banned in schools!– Abortion is wrong and should be illegal– All schools should have school uniforms!– School lunches should be more nutritious– Video-game violence needs to be controlled– Schools should not teach sex education
How to pick a topic
• Pick a topic you are interested in• Pick a position (for or against) you believe in• Pick a topic with enough information, but not
too much• Narrow or widen your search• You need to use a minimum of 5 sources.
Choose a topic that has enough sources.
Start Research
• Print out articles in library• Read, hi-light and brainstorm!• Make sure you save your sources as you go in
the correct format! (next slide)• Do not wait to do your sources “later”
Works Cited
NO!NO!
YES!
http://www.2facts.com/icof_story.aspx?PIN=i1600610#h3
"Childhood Obesity." Issues & Controversies. Facts On File News Services, 14 Nov. 2011. Web. 2 Feb. 2012. <http://www.2facts.com/article/i1600610>.
List of Sources
• http://www.2facts.com/icof_story.aspx?PIN=i1600610#h3
• http://www.2facts.com/icof_story.aspx?PIN=i1600610#h3
• http://www.2facts.com/icof_story.aspx?PIN=i1600610#h3
• http://www.2facts.com/icof_story.aspx?PIN=i1600610#h3
What is a Thesis Statement?
• Lets the reader know your position (are you for or against it?)
• Lets the reader know what is coming up
Thesis Statement Formula
___(Topic)_________ should __(raised/lowered/changed/required/etc.)__ because reason #1, reason #2, and reason #3.
Example:Schools should require uniforms because they make schools safer, improve academic discipline, and improve attendance
Thesis statement: How do I know what reasons #1, #2 and #3 are?
• Look at what you hi-lighted in your articles• Group the main ideas together• Think about how you will organize your paper• Read and hi-light more if you need to
Thesis Statement Example
Thesis Example:Schools should require uniforms because they make schools safer, improve academic discipline, and improve attendance
Note Cards
• Once your thesis statement is approved, you can continue your research
• Start making note cards• Do your Works Cited as you go! (next slide)
Works Cited
NO!NO!
YES!
http://www.2facts.com/icof_story.aspx?PIN=i1600610#h3
"Childhood Obesity." Issues & Controversies. Facts On File News Services, 14 Nov. 2011. Web. 2 Feb. 2012. <http://www.2facts.com/article/i1600610>.
Note Cards- Front“In the 1980s, public schools were often compared unfavorably to Catholic schools. Noting the perceived benefit that uniforms conferred upon Catholic schools, some public schools decided to adopt a school uniform policy” (Lastname 46).
This means that some public schools decided to adopt uniform policies similar to those of Catholic schools.
Quote-
COPY EXACTLY!
Own WordsPage Number
Note Cards- Back
http://www.greatschools.org/find-a-school/defining-your-ideal/121-school-uniforms.gs
Angier, Natalie. "Chemists Learn Why Vegetables are Good for You." New York Times 13 Apr. 1993, late ed.: C1. New York Times Ondisc. CD-ROM. UMI-Proquest. Oct. 1993.
NO!NO!
YES!
Alternate Way of Doing Note Cards
------------------------------------------------------------- “However, numerous studies show that video games, especially ones with violent
content, make teens more aggressive” (Norcia 1).
This means that there are many studies which show violent video games make teens more aggressive.
Norcia, Andrea. "The Impact of Video Games on Children." The Impact of Video Games on Children. Web. 30 Jan. 2013.
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Note Cards-How Many Note Cards Do I Need?
• 8-10 body paragraphs• Each body paragraph has 2+ quotes– You need at least 2 notes cards from 5 sources– ( 1 quote per notecard) – 8 x 2 = 16 note cards may work for some– 10 x 2 = 20 note cards may work for others– It is likely you will need 20+ note cards because you
will end up throwing some away.– Do you want to have to go back and redo your
research?
What does an outline look like? I. Introduction
a. Ask a question!b. Gangs have many negative effects on our society. c. We need to spend more resources to figure out why kids
join gangs and what we can do to end gangs.
II. Negative Affectsa. There are many negative effects related to gangs
i. Gang violence causes fear and changes how kids behave in schoolii. In a poll of 2,000 teenagers, “the respondents reported that their
fears of violence often affect how they behave and perform in school.” (“Teens’ Fears” 1).
iii.This demonstrates that fear of gang violence affects their learningiv.“About 13% said that they had performed poorly in school because
of their concerns about crime and violence.” (“Teens’ Fears” 1).v. Many teens fear gangs.
You will turn your note cards into an outline•Start by grouping your cards into main ideas•This may or may not be the same as your original thesis.•If it is different, change your thesis! See me.
Grouping your cards
Thesis
(Reason #1)
Topic Sent(groups of Note cards)
(Reason #3)
Topic Sent(groups of Note cards)
Topic Sent(groups of Note cards)
Topic Sent(groups of Note cards)
Topic Sent(groups of Note cards)Topic Sent(groups of Note cards)
(Reason #2)
Note Cards - > Outline
• Make sure your notecards are grouped• Make your own graphic organizer
Thesis
(Reason #1)
Topic Sent(groups of Note cards)
(Reason #2) (Reason #3)
Topic Sent(groups of Note cards)
Topic Sent(groups of Note cards)
Topic Sent(groups of Note cards)
Topic Sent(groups of Note cards)
Topic Sent(groups of Note cards)
What’s in a good intro?
3-5 Sentences a.Start with a question or attention-grabber!b. Make a general statement about your topic.c.The last sentence must be your thesis!
Thesis - > Intro Example
I. Introductiona.Ask a question!
i. Are gangs really a problem in our society? ii. Should we be worried about their presence in our
communities?iii. Do we need to take immediate actions in this
threat?b. Gangs have many negative effects on our
society. c. We need to spend more resources to figure out
why kids join gangs and what we can do to end gangs.
Outline Format- Body Paragraphs
• Minimum 4 sentencesII. Reason ___________
a. Topic sentence (use transition words)i. Then, quote #1ii. Then put the quote in your own words. (This illustrates…)iii. Then, quote #2iv. Put quote #2 in your own words. (This
demonstrates/illustrates/shows/proves/etc…)v. Closing sentence
Body #1 example
I. Negative Affectsa. There are many negative effects related to gangs
i. Gang violence causes fear and changes how kids behave in school
ii.In a poll of 2,000 teenagers, “the respondents reported that their fears of violence often affect how they behave and perform in school.” (“Teens’ Fears” 1).
iii.This demonstrates that fear of gang violence affects their learning
iv.“About 13% said that they had performed poorly in school because of their concerns about crime and violence.” (“Teens’ Fears” 1).
v.Many teens fear gangs.•
Main Reason #1
Main Reason #1Gang Violence/
Schools
Body #2 Example
II. Negative Affectsa. Leads to innocent deaths from shootings
i. “Many victims of gang-related violence are innocent bystanders” (“Everything You Need to Know about Street Gangs” 19).
ii.This means that innocent people are affected by gang violence
iii.Leads to felony convictions and lead to an increase of crime and drug runs
iv.“As a member, Shelia was used for drug runs” (“All You Need to Know about Street Gangs” 46).
v.This shows that members of a gang are manipulated and encouraged or forced to commit crimes.
DRAFT Requirements
• 3-5 pages long• Double-spaced• Times New Roman or Arial Font• 12 point font• Margins 1” top/bottom/right/left
How long will my paper be?
• 3-5 pages• How many paragraphs?– Intro: 1– Body: 5-8– Conclusion: 1– Total = 7-10
Intro
• 3-5 Sentences • Start with a question or attention-grabber!• Let the reader know what is coming up.• The last sentence must be your thesis!
Body Paragraphs
• Minimum 4 sentences• Topic sentence (use transition words)• Then, quote• Then put the quote in your own words. (This
illustrates…)• Then, quote #2• Put quote #2 in your own words. (This
demonstrates…)• Closing sentence
Conclusion
• 3-5 sentences• Restate your thesis• Add a little zing…something that makes the
reader think!
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