Students will write a research paper that presents and interprets information gathered through the extensive study of a subject. The paper is due in stages (thesis, preliminary bibliography, Note Cards, Outline, Final paper). Ms. Scwhartz will guide students through the different stages.Research Paper Topics:
- Go green: environmentalism
- Gun Control
- Civil rights
- Book censorship
- Women's rights
- Animal rights
- Ethics and professional sports
- cloning
Students will visit the school library where they will have the opportunity to peruse books on the above named subjects. It is there that they will narrow the area of study and identify an open-ended question to answer for the research.
The LMS, Mrs. Hatcher, will also work with the classes during various stages of the research process. There will be a discussion on the VRC databases pertinent to the topics of study as well as proper work citation style.
Recommended Resources:
- VRC- SIRS Discoverer
- VRC-Topic Search
Use Search Plus to find books on a particular subject. Books will be held on a cart in the Information Center.
Example: Global Warming
Information Literacy Standards:
Skills: 1.1.5, 1.1.7, 1.1.8, 2.1.2, 3.1.5
Disposition: 1.2.1, 1.2.5, 1.2.6
Responsibility: 1.3.1, 1.3.2, 3.3.2
Self Assessment Strategy: 1.4.2, 1.4.3
