McGettigan11

 =Mrs. McGettigan - Grade 11 = =Speech & Annotated Bibliography on Controversial Issues or Hobby/Special lnterest =

Your junior research project consists of an annotated bibliography and a speech. You will be given instruction on both in class. It is very important that you listen to the instructions given, as this process will be new to you. = = =#1: Define your Task! =

WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO?
Create a SOURCE CARD for each of the 5 sources. Gather 40 facts from your sources and put them on NOTE CARDS. 
 * Speech**: 10 minute speech explaining the details of your topic
 * Visual**: PowerPoint presentation (speech cannot be typed on your PowerPoint)
 * Sources**: 5 minimum (3 of 5 must be non-web sources - book, encyclopedia, magazine, anything in "print or "subscription databases" categories below)
 * Annotated Bibliography**: Cite (in MLA style) and analyze your 5 sources in an annotated bibliography.

ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES
//(not accepted late)// || **10** || //(5 points off for every day late WHETHER OR NOT we have class that day!!!)// || **20** || //(5 points off for every day late)// || **20** || //(no late speeches accepted)// || **40** || //(5 points off for every day late)// || **40** || Each step will be given a grade. Then, your speech and bibliography will each be given a grade. You will receive a rubric for both, each worth 40 points. ALTOGETHER THIS PROJECT IS WORTH 130 POINTS.
 * ~ Due Date ||~ Assignment to be Turned In ||~ Points ||
 * **3/12** || 20 note cards, 2 source cards
 * **3/16** || 40 note cards, 5 source cards
 * **3/23** || Outlines due
 * **3/26** || Begin speeches
 * **3/27** || Annotated Bibliography due

**WHAT INFO DO I NEED TO FIND?**
I. Introduction II. Details III. The Other Side of the Argument IV. Conclusion/Solution
 * Controversial Issue**
 * Brief intro on topic and why it is controversial
 * Statistic to "hook" the audience
 * **Your opinion** on the issue
 * What is the issue?
 * When did it become such a hot topic in our society?
 * Why is the issue so controversial?
 * What are the facts and statistics on this issue that support **your opinion**?
 * What are the facts and statistics that support the **other side(s)** of the argument?
 * Offer possible solutions to the problem that you have discovered in your research, OR
 * Explain why you don't agree with the other side of the argument.

I. Introduction II. Background Information/History III. Specials Skills/Equipment IV. Employment Opportunities V. Miscellaneous
 * Hobby/Special Interest**
 * Explain what the hobby/special interest is
 * How you became interested and why
 * History of the hobby
 * Where and when did it originate?
 * Parts of the world is it most popular and why?
 * Skills are required?
 * Certification/training needed?
 * Equipment/uniform required?
 * Could it turn into a career for you?
 * Available schools (names, locaitons)
 * Salary
 * Is there a demand for this in our society?
 * Interesting, bizarre, fascinating facts you came across
 * Other important info about your hobby not listed above

Use this topic web to organize your subtopics and record important keywords to search in your sources (names, dates, place, etc.)

=#2 How and Where Do I Find the Info? =

**PRINT SOURCES & SUBSCRIPTION DATABASES** (sources OAHS buys = RELIABLE)

 * Print Books**
 * Search our catalog, Winnebago Spectrum (on your desktop) *search by "keyword" for broadest search & remember to try searching general terms
 * Check the cart in the lab to see reference books recommended by Mrs. Liljestrand
 * //Encyclopedia of Recreation and Leisure in America// **Also available as an** [|eBook] (at home use password: hornets).
 * Check out the series of contemporary controversial issues (//Opposing Viewpoints, Current Controversies, Point Counterpoint//)
 * See Mrs. Liljestrand to borrow a book from the [|Oxford Public Library] or [|Access PA] through inter-library loan


 * Online**
 * [|POWER Library]: (also in your favorites) Home Access: [|Chester Co. Public Library] - must have your public library card #
 * Use the RED subject headings to decide which database is best for your topic
 * In Ebsco, use Masterfile Premier, History Reference Center, MAS Ultra
 * AP Images - great quality news photos of actual hobbies and controversial issues across the world
 * [|NetLibrary] (Found in POWER Library): collection of full text e-books accessible on your computer
 * [|Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center]: controversial issue articles, overviews, viewpoint essays, statistics and more (at home use password: hornets).
 * [|World Book Online] : just like the print version with additional articles and primary sources *User ID: oahs Password: eathay
 * [|Gale E-books] : Titles are available in print in the library and also in full text, right on your computer screen. E-books can be searched using the table of contents, index, or via a keyword search! // Home Access password: ////hornets //
 * Time Magazine Archive (Time magazine issue back to 1923)
 * [|Nettrekker] - search engine that provides ONLY sites that have been evaluated by educators for their authority and quality


 *  EBooks on the Web** (also published sources = RELIABLE)
 * [|Google Books]
 * [|Project Gutenberg]
 * [|Bibliomania]

FREE WEBSITES
Search Google like a pro using [|Google Advanced Search]


 * Controversial Issues**


 * [|Multnomah County Library Homework Page - Social Issues]
 * [|Google Directory: Social Issues]
 * [|Yahoo: Government: Political Issues]
 * [|Yahoo: Society and Culture: Issues and Causes]
 * [|The Internet Public Library - Social Issues & Social Welfare]
 * [|Yahoo News - Full Coverage]
 * [|Gallop Public Opinion Statistics and News]
 * [|ProCon.org]
 * [|CNN Topics]
 * [|Government Documents in the News from UofM]
 * [|Care2]:online community passionate about numerous causes
 * [|PBS Frontline Issues]
 * [|Headline Spot]
 * [|Headline Spot: Editorial/Opinion Pages]
 * [|Human Rights Watch]
 * [|Jurist Hot Topics]: U of Pittsburgh Law School legal news and research service
 * [|Links to the News]
 * [|MagPortal.com] (free index to online magazines)
 * [|National Center for Policy Analysis: Issues]
 * [|National Issues Forum]
 * [|OneWorld][]
 * [|dmoz Open Directory: Issues]
 * [|Political Resources on the Net]
 * [|Politics1.com] : directory of pro/con political organizations
 * [|Polling Report.com]: news feed of the recent polls related to the issues
 * [|Public Agenda.org]
 * [|Social Issues Resource Center]
 * [|10 X 10] (100 words and pictures that define the time)
 * [|10 X 10] (100 words and pictures that define the time)

[|Google Directory] [|Yahoo Directory] [|Yahoo Directory - Hobbies] [|dmoz Open Directory]
 * Hobbies/Special Interest**

=#3 Find and Gather your Sources (DON'T FORGET CITATION INFO) = Save articles to your student folder Use the "free citations" - already done for you in databases and Ebooks

=#4 Take Notes (Pull out important information from sources) = 5 Source Cards 40 Note Card (1 fact on each note card)

=#5 Synthesize (integrate facts from your sources + your own ideas) and create some new knowledge! = Annotated Bibliography Checklist Don't BORE the class with your PowerPoint: Super Presentation Man Video Great sites for photos for your PowerPoint
 * [|AP Images]
 * [|Life Magazine Image Archive>]
 * [|Library of Congress Photo Stream on Flickr]
 * Copyright-friendly images and sound
 * [|Images of American Political History]

=<span style="color: rgb(36,137,235);">#5 Evaluate your Process & your Product = Go back through this page & your assignment sheet and make sure you didn't miss anything Did you follow all the steps of the research process? Review your rubric THOROUGHLY - did you meet the requirements? How can you improve your work?