2. Research Project
After this lesson students will learn to:
– Write a research paper
Write an outline using MS Word
– Present on a controversial issue
Create an effective PowerPoint presentation
Use persuasive techniques (video, music) to
communicate a message about the topic
3. Research Project Topics
Environmental Issues
– What and What
– Examples include:
Human Rights Violations
– Who and Who
– Examples include:
Earth Day
Woman’s Rights
Animal Rights
Child Exploitation
Pollution
Paternal Rights
Social Issues
– Who and What
– Examples include:
Homelessness
Education
Immigration
4. Research Project:
Paper Outline
There are five (5) Main Parts of the paper:
– Introduction
– Cause & Effect
– Compare & Contrast
– Validity & Reliability
– Conclusion
Finish with a Bibliography or Reference
page
5. Research Project:
Paper Outline
Introduction
– Main Idea (Thesis must be stated)
What is the issue? What makes it important?
Who are the parties involved in the issue?
When did it occur? Is it still going on?
How is it/ or did it take place?
There should be some indication as to where YOU
stand on the issue
What statistics or facts illustrate the issue?
Remember to begin your persuasion here [What
opinion would you like the reader/viewer to have
when you are done.]
6. Research Project:
Paper Outline
Cause and Effect
– Why is it / or did it take place?
– Which elements are influencing the issue?
– What effect does the issue have on those
involved?
– Does this issue affect most people? How so?
– What will happen if nothing changes? Will there
be an effect in the future? What might that be?
8. Research Project:
Paper Outline
Compare and Contrast
– What are the opposing views on the issue?
– How are they similar?
– How are they different?
– What are the strongest points for both sides?
Make sure to strengthen YOUR view with facts
– What causes people to view the same issue
differently? What are the factors?
Countries
Cultures
Religions
Political Affiliations
9. Research Project:
Paper Outline
Validity & Reliability
– What makes the information you found valid?
How do we know it is true?
– What relevant examples or scenarios relating to
the issue did you find?
– What evidence supports your view?
– What makes the people you quote qualified to
support your claim?
Experts
Professors
Eye witnesses
Survivors
10. Research Project:
Paper Outline
Conclusion
– Here is where you wrap up your argument and
make a final “push” for your point.
– What will happen if nothing is done about the
issue?
– What is your “call to action?” What do you want
the reader/viewer to DO as a result of your
paper and presentation?
Write Congressman or Congresswoman
Sign a petition
Join a protest
Boycott a company or industry, etc.
11. Research Project:
Paper Outline
Bibliography
– Cite where you got your information from:
Books (author, title, year published, publisher)
Newspapers (example: USA Today, article title,
author, date)
Remember that this information must come from one
of the approved databases provided by MDCPS:
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SIRS Knowledge Source
Gale (Senior)
Grolier On-line
NEWSBANK
Worldbook Online
16. Research Project Paper:
MS Word
Begin filling in each part of the paper until
each section is complete.
17. Research Project:
Power Point Presentation
The purpose of the presentation is as follows:
– to persuade peers and teacher to become
motivated enough to take action on the issue in
question.
Students will present to the entire class
Students MUST use Power Point
Presentation must be saved on USB.
26. Research Project:
Power Point Presentation
Continue this process until you have
finished the entire paper and have a slide for
each section.
27. Research Project:
Power Point Presentation
You may choose to add pizzazz to your
presentation by inserting the following:
– Pictures
– Clip Art
– Movies
– Sound
32. Research Project:
Power Point Presentation
Introduction
– Main Idea
What is the issue? What makes it important?
Who are the parties involved in the issue?
When did it occur? Is it still going on?
How is it/ or did it take place?
There should be some indication as to where YOU
stand on the issue
Remember to begin your persuasion here [What
opinion would you like the reader/viewer to have
when you are done.]
33. Research Project:
Power Point Presentation
Introduction
Teen homelessness is a major problem in the US
that affects an estimated 1.35 million children/teens
(3.5 million people total) in the year 2000.
Teens are either runaways or thrown away (rejected
from the home by parents or caretakers.)
Every year, an estimated 1.3 and 1.5 million teens
runaway or are thrown away in the United States.
Teens either leave the home with no intention to
come back or are told they cannot return and given
no alternative home.
While on the street, teen are exposed to drugs,
violence and sexual abuse.