The annual third quarter research project on the Civil Rights Movement is scheduled to begin Monday in Mr. Turner's eighth grade communication arts classes at South Middle School.
THE PROJECT
-Thesis Statement 100 points
-First Draft 200 points
-Oral Presentation 100 points
-Multimedia Presentation 100 points
-Final Draft 300 points
-Bibliography 100 points
-Meeting Deadlines 100 points
THE SCHEDULE
First Week- Research in MAC Lab
Second Week- Two days research in library, organize notes, materials, write thesis statement.
Third Week- Work on first draft on your own. Classroom time will be used for MAP Preparation activities.
Fourth Week- Work on first draft on your own. Classroom time will be used for MAP Preparation Activities.
Fifth Week- First Draft is Due on Monday. One day in lab to work on multimedia presentation for those who need it. Oral presentations will be given.
Sixth Week- Multi-Media Presentations. Work on final draft, bibliography.
Seventh Week- Finish any oral or multi-media presentations that have not been completed. Work on final draft, bibliography.
Eighth Week- Turn in final draft, bibliography. Project concludes.
Deadlines
Thesis Statement- Friday, January 23
First Draft- Monday, February 9
Final Draft, Bibliography Monday, March 2
Research Schedule
Monday, January 12- MAC Lab, No Printing, No use of Google or other search engines. Use links on Room 210 Civil Rights.
Tuesday, January 13- MAC Lab, Printing Allowed, No use of Google or other search engines. Use links on Room 210 Civil Rights.
Wednesday, January 14-Friday, January 16- MAC Lab, Printing Allowed, Search engines may be used. Begin using Google Book Search, Google Government Search, if needed.
Tuesday, January 20-Wednesday, January 21- Library
Thursday, January 22- Books may be checked out from library. First come, first served.
MAC LAB will be open before and after school most days. Mr. Biggers will also have his room open some days before and after school.
1 comment:
well mr. turner i dont like doing this project because its doesnt make since i look all over for information and couldn't find any.
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