Monday, April 16

Using the Power Library

1. Students will report to the library for both classes

2. Students will be introduced to different search engines

3. With the help of Mrs. Christian and Miss Hoffman, students will begin to research their projects

Power Library Link:

http://www.powerlibrary.org/Interface/POWER.asp?ID=PL4142

Nettrekker
Nettrekker.com


Students will do preliminary research on a subject of their choice. (They must use
Nettrekker: Username: Berwickhs Password: Library
Power Library
An Official Website
Tangible sources
(NO random Google searches will be accepted for research. Also, any information from Wikipedia will not be accepted.)

Requirements:
Research paper requirements
~Must be 2-21/2 pages long
~Times New Roman 12pt font, double space
~Do not adjust the margins of the page
~The paper will follow the five paragraph format, but will be more than five paragraphs long
~Must create an outline
~Have 4 sources minimum cited in the paper, that includes direct quotations, partial quotations, and paraphrased material
~1 of the sources must be tangible (books, magazines, etc.)
~Must take notes on 8 sources, 2 must be tangible
~All of the 8 sources will be on the bibliography page. The 5 used in the paper will be on the works cited page
~Option of creating note cards or note book

Once the research is completed, students will organize their notes, write a profile article and prepare for an oral presentation on their subject.

Visual: (must include one)
PowerPoint
Collage
Creative visuals


1.4.11B Write complex informational pieces
1.5.11A Write with a sharp, distinct focus