Religion 10 - New Testament letters

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**Big 6 Research Method**
	1.1. Define the problem 1.2 Identify the information requirements	Task: With a partner, you will read and research a letter from the New Testament. You will then present this information and analysis to the class. You will make a Works Cited page for all pictures, audio or video clips, and information used in your PowerPoint presentation. Copy of assignment Example PowerPoint (click to advance slides)
	2.1 Determine kinds of sources 2.2 Prioritize sources	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
	3.1 Locate actual resources 3.2 Locate information	Books: 220-225 & 956.54; Rome: 937; atlas; don't forget about reference section Databases: Facts on File Ancient and Medieval History Online Internet: Google, but be careful of credentials - do NOT use travel agency sites! Be cautious about where you acquire maps. Recommended sites: PBS: From Jesus to Christ Pauline epistles Bibleplaces.com (pictures) Chronological order (Remember that Wikipedia is NEVER academically acceptable.)
	4.1 Engage (read, view, interview) 4.2 Extract (make notes)	Take notes electronically, making sure to capture info for citation. Citation generator
	5.1 Organize information 5.2 Present information	The Works Cited page has the header (name, teacher name, course, date) and is a separate document. Make sure that your Works Cited page is following MLA formatting: 1" margins, 12 point Times New Roman font, with resources in alphabetical order in hanging format. Use proper MLA date formatting: Heading: 21 October 2009 Citation: 21 Oct 2009 Technical Help with MS Word 2007 Parenthetical citations and other MLA concerns MLA Basics for HS Students Example PowerPoint
	6.1 Judge the product 6.2 Judge the process	Did you use credentialed sources? Did you paraphrase correctly, putting ideas and facts in your own words? What did you learn about research?
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Big 6 Research Method

1.1. Define the problem

1.2 Identify the information requirements

Task: With a partner, you will read and research a letter from the New Testament. You will then present this information and analysis to the class.

You will make a Works Cited page for all pictures, audio or video clips, and information used in your PowerPoint presentation.

Copy of assignment

Example PowerPoint (click to advance slides)

2.1 Determine kinds of sources

2.2 Prioritize sources

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

3.1 Locate actual resources

3.2 Locate information

Books: 220-225 & 956.54; Rome: 937; atlas; don't forget about reference section

Databases: Facts on File Ancient and Medieval History Online

Internet: Google, but be careful of credentials - do NOT use travel agency sites! Be cautious about where you acquire maps.

Recommended sites:

PBS: From Jesus to Christ

Pauline epistles

Bibleplaces.com (pictures)

Chronological order

(Remember that Wikipedia is NEVER academically acceptable.)

4.1 Engage (read, view, interview)

4.2 Extract (make notes)

Take notes electronically, making sure to capture info for citation.

Citation generator

5.1 Organize information

5.2 Present information

The Works Cited page has the header (name, teacher name, course, date) and is a separate document.

Make sure that your Works Cited page is following MLA formatting: 1" margins, 12 point Times New Roman font, with resources in alphabetical order in hanging format.

Use proper MLA date formatting:

Heading: 21 October 2009

Citation: 21 Oct 2009

Technical Help with MS Word 2007

Parenthetical citations and other MLA concerns

MLA Basics for HS Students

Example PowerPoint

6.1 Judge the product

6.2 Judge the process

Did you use credentialed sources? Did you paraphrase correctly, putting ideas and facts in your own words?

What did you learn about research?