Research Paper Guidelines
Possible Topics:
1) The Titanic
2) Hurricanes
3) New Mexico
Estimated Dates of Project:
October 17 - 31 - Research on Chosen Topic
November 1 - 14 - Rough Draft
Dates to be announced - Final Draft
Dates to be announced - Presentation
Step 1 - Research
On October 17th students chose their topic. I tried to keep the topics
simple and interesting. The students spent a considerable amount of time
during the week researching their topic using library books and the
classroom laptops. Hopefully, the students have collected the majority of
their research by now.
I am requiring that students document their sources.
For example, if they found information on a website, then they should list
the specific website as a source. Information from a book or magazine would
also be listed as a source.
Step 2 - Rough Draft
Beginning on Monday, October 24th, we will begin organizing student notes
and research. Students will then begin planning their papers and writing
the rough draft.
When the rough draft is finished, it will be edited by three students before
coming to me to review.
The rough draft should be written by hand to allow for changes and corrections.
Update - 10/27/05
Rough Draft Length - The class and I discussed the length of the paper today and came away with the
following:
Introduction - 1 paragraph
Section 1 - 1 - 2 paragraphs
Section 2 - 1 - 2 paragraphs
Section 3 - 1 - 2 paragraphs
Optional Extra Sections - determined by student
Conclusion - 1 paragraph
Total Length - Between 5 - 8 solid paragraphs (Plus Optional Extra Sections)
Update - 11/1/05
Due to conferences, we have not had the amount of time we expected to work on our papers. On Wednesday,
11/2/05, we will begin working on the rough drafts.
Update - 11/14/05
Rough Draft of Research Paper is due Friday, November 18, 2005
Step 3 - Final Draft
The final draft should be word-processed. This can either be done at home or at school.
I will give students time to work on it in class.
Step 4 - Presentation
- Poster
- Presentation to Class
- Computer Generated Presentation (Appleworks Slideshow, Powerpoint, etc.)
- Movie
- Other ideas with my approval
More info to come...
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