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1.1. Define the problem 1.2 Identify the information requirements |
Find information on the facts about our speech to persuade your audience on your issue. Facts, examples, quotes, experts opinion and quotes,, statistics (data), history of the problem ( why it started, examples, solutions, dates), events that happen because of this issueprejudice of opposition, is it frequent.
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2.1 Determine kinds of sources 2.2 Prioritize sources |
Encyclopedia, database, books, Internet Books, Internet, databases, newspapers, tv (news) Books: have older, but more carefully researched, information Databases: current and reliable information - depending on your topic, may be too limited Internet: more current information, but need to be careful; look for credentials Books and databases are credentialed from the publisher; remember that Internet sites will require the student to check the credentials to make sure the site is academically appropriate. ONE Encyclopedia article only. |
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3.1 Locate actual resources 3.2 Locate information |
Books: Social issues are in the 300's; use the catalog to locate books on your topic. Databases: CQ Researcher, ABC-CLIO databases, Wilson Web, Gale, and Newsbank are all good sources for your issue. Internet: Google, but be sure to establish the credentials of the information source. Be VERY careful of online journals and newspapers - these must have solid journalism credentials in order to be used. Recommended sites: Washington Post NYTimes LATimes Reminder: You will be graded on the academic acceptability of your resources! |
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4.1 Engage (read, view, interview) 4.2 Extract (make notes) |
Take notes electronically using Microsoft Word and save them to a flash drive or your network folder. Look for key concepts and good quotes. Take notes electronically using Microsoft Word and save them to a flash drive or your network folder. Look for key concepts and good quotes. The Internet can be used but be sure to use credentialed sources. MLA date format: day month year Heading example: 21 September 2010 |
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5.1 Organize information 5.2 Present information |
Did you do your Works Cited page? Make sure that your Works Cited page follows MLA formatting: 1" margins, 12 point Times New Roman font, with resources in alphabetical order in hanging format. Double space everything - no more than double space. PDF of sample works cited page with notes and highlights PDF of sample finished works cited page- this is what your page should look like If you are having trouble with the hanging format in Microsoft Word for your works cited, click here |
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6.1 Judge the product 6.2 Judge the process |
Did you check your spelling and grammar? Did you make a clear and convincing argument? What did you learn about research? |
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