Why Research? Web: Why research? To gain information To learn from experts To know what’s true and factual To gather information from multiple sources To check the credibility of the information you find or believe Sources Source: A person, resource, etc. that information Examples of Sources: -books -magazines/ articles -Newspapers/ news -Reference books -WORLD WIDE WEB -Dictionary/ thesaurus -school (teachers/ professors) How to Research? Print Source: Find source on topic Closely read information Record important information that answers your questions Digital Source: Ask a good question about your topic Choose a credible cite Closely read information Record important information that answers your questions Cite Your Source Print Source: Author Page Number Digital Source: Title Author Web Address
Prezi Presentation Project 1. The Prezi presentation is complete and ready for presentation on the final day. 1 Smattering of Applause 2 3 Round of Applause 4 5 Standing Ovation 2. The Prezi presentation follows the outline and includes a title, author, 3 headings with information about the chosen career, and a conclusion. 1 Smattering of Applause 2 3 Round of Applause 4 5 Standing Ovation 3. The Prezi presentation includes unique and accurate information and shows deep understanding and research of the chosen career. 1 Smattering of Applause 2 3 Round of Applause 4 5 Standing Ovation 4. The Prezi presentation includes at least one picture and a slideshow route; shows thought, effort, and creativity; and is aesthetically pleasing. 1 Smattering of Applause 2 3 of Applause 4 5 Standing Ovation 5. The Prezi presentation has been published free of errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar. 1 Smattering of Applause 2 3 of Applause 4 5 Standing Ovation score: X 2 = Name: Presentation Project 1. The Prezi presentation is complete and ready for presentation on the final day. 1 Smattering of Applause 2 3 of Applause 4 5 Standing Ovation 2. The Prezi presentation follows the outline and includes a title, author, 3 headings with information about the chosen career, and a conclusion. 1 Smattering of Applause 2 3 Round of Applause 4 5 Standing Ovation 3. The presentation includes unique and accurate information and shows deep understanding and research of the chosen career. 1 Smattering of Applause 2 3 Round of Applause 4 5 Standing Ovation 4. The Prezi presentation includes at least one picture and a slideshow route; shows thought, effort, and creativity; and is aesthetically pleasing. 1 Smattering of Applause 2 3 Round of Applause 4 5 Standing Ovation 5. The Prezi presentation has been published free of errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar. 1 Smattering of Applause 2 3 Round of Applause 4 5 Standing Ovation
“Want a Career?” Informational Performance Task Part 1 Rubric Question 2 Point Response 1 Response 0 Point Response Compare and contrast the two types of accounts and identify at least one similarity and one difference you can support with evidence from the One similarity and one difference between the two types of texts, both of which are supported with evidence One similarity or one difference between the two of texts, supported with evidence Unrelated response or response that fails to address similarities or differences or doesn’t provide textual evidence After reading and viewing the sources, make a claim about what qualification is most important in gaining a career. Be sure to support this claim with relevant and significant evidence from the text(s). and at least two pieces of evidence to support the claim (one of these pieces of evidence coming from a source) and one piece of evidence to support the claim (this piece of evidence must come from the text) Unrelated response or response that fails to include a claim or fails to include supporting evidence Which source would be most beneficial in helping a person know how to gain a career? Make an argument and cite at least two pieces of evidence from the source you have chosen to support your claim. Claim and at least two pieces of evidence from the chosen source to support the claim Claim and one piece of evidence from the chosen source to support the claim Unrelated response or response that fails to include a claim or fails to include supporting evidence Total Score:
Student Friendly Guide—6 Traits Writing Research Writing Advanced 4 Proficien t 3 Developing 2 Minimal 1 5 Paragraph Research 5 complete paragraphs arranged by topic Introduction and conclusion provide overview Body paragraphs inform audience and provide topical information Well developed/ unforgettable introduction and conclusion Each paragraph provides valuable information on a particular topic All 5 paragraphs are complete and flow smoothly together creating a well-developed composition Strong introduction and conclusion All 5 paragraphs are complete and inform the audience Writing is connected with transitions Missing or weak introduction and/or conclusion Missing, weak, or jumbled paragraphs Paragraphs provide little information or lack organization and evidence of understanding Few connections Missing introduction, conclusion, and/or paragraphs Paragraphs lack factual information Ideas scrambled and jumbled Composition is incomplete Research Research is evident Resources are clearly within paragraphs Internal citations include author and page number Each paragraph includes evidence of significant research Uncommon knowledge is clearly cited using the author’s last name, page number, and appropriate format Multiple citations are included in each paragraph Each paragraph includes some evidence of research Uncommon knowledge is clearly cited using the author’s last name, page number, and appropriate format All paragraphs include at least one citation Some paragraphs include evidence of research Citations are evident but may not be entirely correct Some research is cited but other research is not Limited research Limited to no research evident Minimal to no citations included within paragraphs Research seems apparent but there is no evidence of where the material came from (No credit given to the appropriate author) Main Idea/Detail Strong main idea A clear picture Thumbs-up details No filler Main idea in each paragraph is crystal I know this topic inside and out Full of interesting, unusual details Clear main idea in each paragraph Knowledge of topic Many interesting details Easy to follow Reader has to guess the main idea for some paragraphs Need more information and details Need to narrow my Lacking main idea in most/all paragraphs Need more details Conventions easy to read copy Edited top to bottom Error-free (or close!) to publish No errors that I can see Citations follow correct format Outstanding spelling, punctuation, and grammar Few errors Mostly correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar Mostly correct citations Ready to publish Too many errors Needs a lot of editing Citations are not clear Not ready to publish Too many errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar Citations done incorrectly