All research projects have the following requirements:
Big6 Steps
1. Task Definition. What does your teacher want you to do? What information do you need? Write questions to help answer the task.
2. Information Seeking Strategies. List possible sources of information to help answer the task assigned.
3. Location & Access. Find sources.
4. Use of Information. Read and take notes.
5. Synthesis. Writing process! Prewriting, Drafting, Conferencing, Revising, Editing, Publishing steps.
6. Evaluation. Answer questions prior to turning in project to confirm assignment accuracy.
Research
Get or design a research organizer.
Use age appropriate search engines. Research Websites
Website Evaluation
Choosing a website to gather your research is just as important as research itself. Not all websites are credible and should not be used.
Sources
Kindergarten 1 source
1st-2nd Grade 1-2 sources. Depends on project.
3rd Grade and Up 3 or more sources. Depends on project.
Typing Your Paper
MLA Format
Here's a fantastic video* showing all the steps below. MLA_Paper Example* MLA_Checklist*
MLA Format requires the following:
Hit Tab key to start each paragraph. Don't hit Enter key until you are done with that paragraph.
Use correct capitalization.
Use correct punctuation.
Use complete sentences or thoughts.
Use Spelling and Grammar check!!! The button is located on the Review Tab.
Use citations for all research, videos and photos.
The last page of your paper must be a Bibliography page. Here's a detailed example of what we've covered in class.
Bibliography.docx
* Materials used with permission from Jaime Anderson, Instructor of English, Wake Technical Community College
Short cuts to use -
Presentations
Common Craft's video on how to create effective presentations.
Citations
Plagiarism equals a 0 and a write up. I've created a page showing you a FEW examples of how it works. Please use the online resources to double check your work as I cannot cover every type of source you will see. Citation Examples
Kindergarten Does not cite sites. :)
1st-2nd Grade Cite a site by writing the website title or name.
3rd Grade and Up Cite EVERYTHING - research, videos, pictures, music, or whatever. Cite a site using the instructions below.
Purdue OWL Citation Worksheet Old Citation Machine New Citation Machine
Article on WHY we use citations.
Camera Options
Photos Options
Music Options
Incompetech Royalty Free Music
Royalty Free Music.com [Award winning library of royalty free music]
Website Options
Extra Fun Stuff to Use