English III Research Project

A. Blair-HRHS ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

All late work is subject to a 20 point deduction each day late! Each component of the project is required and each step must be done correctly in order to receive credit for this project! You may have to do some work at home. Our Research Paper timeline will begin February 1, 2012 and end March 6, 2012 (Dates are subject to change at Teacher Discretion). Research Choices: Real World Connection: - One prong must establish a detailed historical account of the person, event or thing - One prong must prove the impact on society or the world in the area of human achievement. Topic: SWBAT- The student will be able to present a multi-step research paper totaling 4-6 pages on something/ some event/ some person that/who has impacted AMERICAN Culture/History and made a lasting impact or effect on human achievement. Your topic selection must come from the list provided. Any topic not from Ms. Blairs list must gain written approval from Ms. Blair before any research on the topic will be permitted Remember: In your paper AND presentation, you must present well-founded evidence to argue your opinion.

Keep in mind that this must be an academic paper that uses academic sources think about your topic carefully! (See separate list of both accepted and forbidden sources) Turn in your proposal sheet by Friday, February 3, 2011 Students will be expected to conduct research in the library to find 5-6 credible sources. Students will be required to use 4 print sources (books, magazines, or newspaper articles) and a max of 2 credible Internet sources. Students should use the media center databases, EB, and Destiny to find credible Internet sites. ONLY one of your print sources may be a general encyclopedia (Wikipedia is not an acceptable source). Students will utilize databases for print sources. o Students will utilize approximately 2 sources for each of their 2 subtopics and use the other sources to create detailed historical background and pertinent information. Students will go through the research process conducting research, , a detailed outline, a works cited page, a 4-6 page paper with internal citations, and a presentation to the class. Students will be required to reference and use effectively the Purdue Online Writing Lab sponsored by Purdue University. This resource is connected to my website documents page by clicking on the first icon available. This will take you directly to The Purdue Online Writing Lab.

Requirements and Important dates: Whatever you do not finish in class is homework! All research can be continued at home or the public library. 2/1 2/3 2/6 2/10 Library Learn about possible topics find sources Research proposals are due-1 HW GRADE Library/Computer Lab - Research TYPED Research Paper Outline DUE- 1 Quiz Grade

2/13 Computer Lab- Type Rough Draft 2/17 ROUGH DRAFT # 1 DUE- 2 Quiz Grades 2/21 Computer Lab 2/27 Computer Lab 3/2 FINAL ROUGH DRAFT DUE- 2 Quiz Grades; Bring to Class for Peer Editing 3/5 Computer Lab 3/ FINAL RESEARCH PAPER DUE TWO TEST GRADES

PROPOSAL

Name ______________________________

Ms. A. Blair, HRHS ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

Topic __________________________________________________________________ Thesis statement ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

Historical Importance ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Impact on Human Achievement Topic__________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

Approved ____ Not approved _____ Need more information______ A. Blair, M.A. English Teacher, Hickory Ridge High School

PRESENTATION -- Minimum Requirements ALL PowerPoints due to drop box by Monday, October 17, 2011 or you will receive a late grade! Length: 5-7 minutes (You need to practice and time yourself at home) You must dress nicely (business casual or dressy) on the day that you present One visual aid: o Power point or other presentation software (other must be approved by the Teacher prior to the presentation day) Minimum of 8 color pictures that elaborate on content of speech Must have a Media Clip (bet 20 sec 1:00) Audio or video You will be putting presentations into the drop box so if you have you tube clips, they will work because I will pull up all presentations under my name No distracting transitions Limited bullet points NO FULL SENTENCES on slides Double check that you can read text on the background you choose Double check spelling and grammar on slides Key points for your presentation I. Introduction Dazzle your audience with a hook that grabs the attention of the audience A. Introduce yourself B. Explain why you chose the topic C. Explain the topic you researched (briefly) II. Body Make your information flow logically and sequentially

A. B. C. D. E.

Describe interesting things you learned during your research Make sure to highlight information from each of your 2-3 sections Refer to your visual aid as you present information Do NOT read your paper Do not include your entire paper pick the most interesting aspects!

III. Conclusion A. Wrap up your presentation B. Ask for questions

THINGS TO REMEMBER Visual aids should complement what you are talking about refer to them during your presentation, but it should not be your presentation Maintain eye contact with the audience Project your voice to the back of the room Speak at a comfortable pace which allows proper elocution Stand with good posture with little fidgeting Practice, practice, practice your speech should be smooth and near flawless in delivery Speak with confidence you should demonstrate that you have mastery over your subject matter Project your enthusiasm for your subject the more excited you are, the more the audience will be interested Be prepared to answer questions promptly and skillfully (each student in the audience will be writing down 2 questions for each presenter students will be called upon to ask questions after each presenter is finished)

Name _________________________________________________ 5 -Exemplary demonstration 4- Good; some improvement needed 3- Satisfactory; acceptable but major improvement needed 2-Unsatisfactory 1- Skill not demonstrated Communication Skills 5 - Volume, , grammar, articulation, energy, clarity, confidence - Nonverbal communication techniques - eye contact, posture, body language; professional dress - Planning and practice are evident - Captures audience's attention - Appropriately uses notes for reference Content and Coherence - Topic was established and clearly communicated - Ideas and supporting evidence flowed logically and sequentially - Mastery of content Introduction - Intro - Uses appropriate attention getter and thesis Conclusion Conclusion has restated thesis and summation

Visual Aid - Neat and creative use of visual aid that further explains content of presentation Effective Multimedia clip between 30 sec and 1:00 - Pictures, clip, and content enhance presentation Extemporaneous Questions Professional response to audience's questions

Total points out of 60

_______/ 60 ____________%

Actual Factual Note Cards and the Works Cited Master Card Works Cited Master Card: At least 6-10 sources total. Notice how the card shows your name and a number at the top right corner. Instead of rewriting this source for every card that goes along with it, place the matching number at the top corner. The bottom line tells what kind of source it is (book from library, internet site, catalogue, etc).

Shuffle cards. Place on floor. Put them in alphabetical order and you have nearly completed your Works Cited page. KAPOWEEE!!

Actual Factual Cards: Collect 10 on variety of ALL subtopics each library day. Notice how the card shows a number at the top right corner. This indicates the source and will match the #1 entry on your Works Cited Master Card. Every piece of information that comes from the source will have a matching number. You will not actually number your cards. The numbers indicate the matching source, not how many cards you have! A fact may fit into more than one category (boarding schools, politics, and home front), so list the primary subtopic at the top of your page. You can rearrange the order and shuffle it when you create the outline. The bottom line tells what kind of source it is (book from library, internet site, catalogue, etc).