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Choose a Topic
Create a Search
Find Your Sources
Citing
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Upward Bound Math Science
Research Assignment
Choose a Topic
Pick a topic from the Opposing Viewpoints Topic List. Then get your topic
approved by Frank or Carolyn.
Create a Search
Using the topic you have chosen, create a search statement using the Search
Generator.
Find Your Sources
Use your search statement to locate:
- One book or eBook located using the Library Catalog.
- One journal article from the Opposing Viewpoints database.
The article must have been published within the last five years. - One magazine or newspaper article from the Opposing Viewpoints database.
The article must have been published within the last five years. - One essay from CQ Researcher published within the last five years, if possible.
- One essay from FACTS.com
Develop a Presentation
Read and analyze sources to create:
- Slide 1: Your topic and name
- Slide 2: 1st main area
- Slide 3: Pro/Con position (3 main points under each side)
- Slide 4: 2nd main area
- Slide 5: Pro/Con argument (3 main points under each side)
- Slide 6: 3rd main area
- Slide 7: Pro/Con argument (3 main points under each side)
- Slide 8: Your opinion, based on your research
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| Monday: | Complete worksheet for 1 Library Catalog book |
| Tuesday: | View the CQ Researcher movie |
| Wednesday: | Read sources. |
| Thursday: | Decide which position you support, and why:
Begin preparing your presentation for Friday.
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| Friday: | Finish preparing your presentation during the first part of class. During the second part, all students will deliver a 5-minute presentation. Each presentation will be reviewed using the following criteria:
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Presentation
All students will deliver a 5-minute presentation. Each presentation will be evaluated by your classmates and the librarians using a scoring guide.