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Research Task #1

 

3RD PERIOD ONLY: Click here to take the pre-assessment on research.

 

6TH PERIOD ONLY: Click here to take the pre-assessment on research.

 

3RD AND 6TH PERIODS: When you finish your pre-assessment, click here to review Level C Vocabulary Units 1-3. Remember that your next test will be a cumulative test over all 3 units.

 

 

 

 

Research Task #2

 

  1. On your own sheet of notebook paper, set up a new page of c-notes with this topic: Evaluating Sources during the Research Process.
     

  2. Click here to review these quidelines about what topics you need to cover in your c-notes today to receive full credit for this assignment.
     

  3. Next, click here to watch this video about evaluating sources. While you are watching the video, pause when necessary to take notes about what you learn about the research process.
     

  4. After watching the video and completing both the notes and the summary of your c-notes, raise your hand to ask Mrs. Schmidt for the next part of your research assignment.
     

  5. When you finish steps 1-4 today, click here to review Level C Vocabulary Units 1-3. Remember that your next test will be a cumulative test over all 3 units.

 

 

 

Research Task #3

 

  1. On your own sheet of notebook paper, answer the questions in this document.

 

 

Research Task #4

 

  1. The research topic that we came up with as a class for this assignment was: What are the effects of fracking on our environment?

  2. Go to the Oak Ridge High School library website here: http://highschool.ortn.edu/?PageName=%27Library%27.

  3. Then, click on "databases."

  4. Based on the class research topic, select a database and search for sources relevant to our topic.

  5. Then, go here to answer questions about your search.

 

 

Research Task #5

  1. Our research question for this assignment is: How does global warming affect arctic and antarctic wildlife?

  2. For this assignment, you need to work independently to show that you can use databases effectively and efficiently ON YOUR OWN. For today's database practice, if you need assistance, raise your hand to ask your teacher or librarian only.

  3. Go to the Oak Ridge High School library website here: http://highschool.ortn.edu/?PageName=%27Library%27.

  4. Then, click on "databases."

  5. Based on the class research topic, select a database and search for sources relevant to our topic.

  6. Then, go here to answer questions about your search.

  7. When you finish steps 1-6 today, click here to review Level C Vocabulary Units 1-3. Remember that your next test will be a cumulative test over all 3 units.

 

 

 

Research Task #6

  1. Your goal today is to find resources and then take notes to answer your research questions with substantial information that you can use to prepare for your group presentation. Please take out your group collaboration research notes so that you know which questions that you need to answer today during your research.

  2. Each individual group member needs to keep a list of the sources that you use so that you can create an MLA works cited page to submit. Copy and paste website addresses and/or MLA citations for the sources that you find into a Word Document. Be sure to save this Word document into your network folder so that we can access it during class again tomorrow.
    Notes about your sources:

    • Each individual group member is responsible for finding and using at least 2 credible sources.

    • At least 1 of these sources needs to come from a library database. Mrs. Milloway has identified some databases that contain information relevant to our topics. They are listed here for our use: LIBGUIDE.

  3. On your index cards that you were required to bring to class today, please take relevant notes to answer your research questions. Be sure to follow the notetaking format we discussed in class. Here is a digital copy of the same c-notes that you have in your binder: NOTECARD FORMAT. 
    Notes about your notecards:

    • You may have multiple notecards from the same source depending on how many pieces of evidence you pull from each source.

    • Do NOT try to fit several different pieces of evidence onto the same card.

    • Bring these cards back to class tomorrow (Friday) so that we can add to them and begin to organize them. You will also need them Monday because we'll use them to begin preparing for your group presentation component.

 

Grading Rubric for Research Task #6:

*Note: You can and should collaborate with your group members to do this research, but your grade will be based on your INDIVIDUAL, INDEPENDENT work based on the tasks listed below.

 

  • 10 POINTS
    Student finds 2 credible sources to support group research topic
     

  • 10 POINTS
    Of these sources, student finds at least 1 credible source from a library database to support group research topic
     

  • 10 POINTS
    Student saves list of website addresses and/or MLA citations from databases in a Word Document that is .
     

  • 20 POINTS
    Student completes at least 4 notecards correctly using our required notecard format.

 

TOTAL POINT VALUE: 50 POINTS

 

 

 

 

Research Task #7:

Humanitarian Research Project

  1. Research Notes assignment sheet

  2. PROJECT DEADLINES AND POINT VALUES

  3. Argument Map

  4. Submission Form: Research Notes: Due Friday, 3/13

  5. Submission Form: Argument Map: Due Tuesday, 3/24

  6. 1st Draft Instructions: Due at the BEGINNING OF CLASS Thursday, 3/25

  7. MLA In-Text Citation Rules
    (Review these and use throughout your essay.)

  8. MLA Sample Paper with Rules and Formatting Examples

  9. 2nd Draft Instructions: Due on Friday, 3/37 

  10. Submission Form: 2nd Draft

  11. FRIDAY, APRIL 10: INSTRUCTIONS

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