Spring Research Project Mr. Wellington – Mrs. Austro 9SC Feb-March 2012

SpringResearch Project

Mr. Wellington – Mrs. Austro9SC

Feb-March 2012

What is it?

Two Parts1.Research Paper– Cover Page– Paper (3-5 pages)– Works Cited

2.Project – Details later

RESEARCH PAPER

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 ToPICK A TOPIC

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

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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




How ToWRITE A THESIS STATEMENT

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

How ToWRITE NOTE CARDS

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

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YES!


"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?

How ToMAKE YOUR OUTLINE

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)

(Reason #2)

Example of grouping cards

Note Cards - > Outline

• Make sure your notecards are grouped• Make your own graphic organizer

Thesis

(Reason #1)


(Reason #2) (Reason #3)






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!

Turn your thesis -> Intro

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

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

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.

TURN YOUR OUTLINE INTO A ROUGH DRAFT

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!

Putting it all together2) Paper– Use page

numbers for paper only!

– Do not number cover page

1) Cover Page– Title– Name– Class/teacher– Date– Image

3) Works Cited– Use proper

format– Must be

alphabetical

Documents

Spring Research Project Mr. Wellington – Mrs. Austro 9SC Feb-March 2012