Research Project
Basic Task: Your job in this project is to further understand the Big 6 Research Strategy. You are expected to research the following sources: reference, book, SIRS, Infotrac, various computer databases, and the Internet. One final step will include visiting the Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame. The information found in these sources will then be applied to making a brochure that answers the big question:
How
have sports impacted the American way of life?
The Parts of the Brochure:
Section 1: The Front Cover
The front cover should look appealing in both the visual and caption sense.
Visually: It should contain a picture or two and use color to attract the eye.
Caption Sense: This is your “hook” and “thesis” part of this project.
· Your catch phrase is obviously your hook. This is quite simply anything you find appealing or exciting about your topic. (Ex. The bitter, cold wind and the icy slopes are no match for the steel nerves of a dedicated snowboarder.)
·
The second written element of the front page,
thesis, is for you to be more
directive in your approach on the issue.
Here is where you may give a little more information to the possible
traveler. (Ex.
Section 2: The Inside Pages
Topics Covered (At least three): These pages are for you to express certain topics or points of interest. They will be very similar to topic sentences in a paper. You can also follow up any information with a visual cue. (Ex. The art of motocross was first established in the 1920s and has thrilled generations with its high speed and stunts.).
Topic Sections:
1. Background information on the development of the sport
2. Its influence on
3. The Legend or Hall of Famer analysis
Background Information (two to three supporting facts): For the topic mentioned above, here is a good time to list a couple of facts (possibly adding pictures as well).
1. Explain your topic
2. Expand on the details
3. Give supporting evidence or testimony
Remember: Each time you state a fact that is NOT common knowledge or take someone else’s writings word for word, you need to document it in MLA fashion! “Quote” (author #).
Section 3: Bottom Right, Last Inside Page
Clincher: What is the lasting impression you want your audience to take from your topic? What could encourage them to go and learn more? How aptly accomplished is this local hero?
Section 4: Back Page
Works Cited: Make sure you keep accurate Source Cards and set up your information correctly (MLA)
Must have sources:
1. Two different online databases
2. Internet (not Wiki)
3. Book source
4. Visiting information from the Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame
Other ideas:
1. Reference
2. Interview
3. Local authors, writers or broadcasters
FCAs:
Works Cited and Documention /10
Information /20
Conventions /10
Thesis
/10
Total /50
The Big 6 and Their Role
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Research 6 |
Role:
The Student shall… |
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Task Define |
Analyze and
interpret the question:
How have sports played a role in American life?
Pick a topic. Connect that
topic by using a concept map or other form of graphic organizer in
order to link to people, places and events. |
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Information
Seeking Strategies |
Identify
possibilities in sources—reference, book, online database, internet
and a visit to the Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame. Evaluate which
sources are most valuable. |
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Location and
Access |
Visit the LMC,
Hackley Library and the Hall of Fame. Take notes,
photocopy, summarize, highlight, detail information from these
resources. |
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Use of
Information |
Become engaged
in the materials. Analyze the
information: Extract
relevant material and formulate the information into working topics. |
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Synthesis |
Organize and
present the material in a new format. Create a
pamphlet and presentation to highlight the key findings. |
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Evaluation |
Assess the
effectiveness of the resources chosen as well as the overall final
project. Ask the final
question: Was
sufficient information gathered and presented pertaining to the
chosen topic? |
State Alignment
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R |
Strand/CE |
Definition |
Application |
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1 |
1.4.2 |
Develop a
system for gathering, organizing, paraphrasing, and summarizing
information; select, evaluate, synthesize, and use multiple primary
and secondary (print and electronic) resources. |
Trait:
Ideas and Organization Handout:
Concept Map/Linking |
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2 |
1.4.4 |
Interpret,
synthesize, and evaluate information/findings in various print
sources and media (e.g., fact and opinion, comprehensiveness of the
evidence, bias, varied perspectives, motives and credibility of the
author, date of publication) to draw conclusions and implications. |
Trait:
Ideas and Voice Handout:
Bibliography Sheet and Note Cards |
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3 |
1.3.4 |
Develop and
extend a thesis, argument, or exploration of a topic by analyzing
differing perspectives and employing a structure that effectively
conveys the ideas in writing (e.g., resolve inconsistencies in
logic, use a range of strategies to persuade, clarify, and defend a
position with precise and relevant evidence; anticipate and address
concerns and counterclaims; provide a clear and effective
conclusion) |
Trait:
Organization and Voice Assignment:
Constructed thesis and topic sentences answering the guiding
question about sports and |
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4 |
1.1.2 |
Know and use a
variety of prewriting strategies to generate, focus, and organize
ideas (e.g., free writing, clustering/mapping, talking with others,
brainstorming, outlining, developing graphic organizers, taking
notes, summarizing, paraphrasing). |
Trait:
Organization and Sentence Fluency Pre-Writing and
Rough Draft |
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5 |
1.4.1 |
Identify,
explore, and refine topics and questions appropriate for research. |
Trait:
Organization |
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6 |
1.4.6 |
Use appropriate
conventions of textual citation in different contexts (e.g.,
different academic disciplines and workplace writing situations). |
Trait:
Conventions Handout:
Peer Editing Sheet |
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7 |
1.1.8 |
Proofread to
check spelling, layout, and font; and prepare selected pieces for a
public audience. |
Trait:
Conventions and Sentence Fluency Handout:
Peer Editing Sheet |
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8 |
4.1.5 |
Demonstrate use
of conventions of grammar, usage, and mechanics in written texts,
including parts of speech, sentence structure and variety, spelling,
capitalization, and punctuation. |
Trait:
Conventions and Sentence Fluency |
