1. Elementary Performance Assessment

2. What is the EPA? 6th grade in-school research project
Requires developing a research question
Involves locating relevant information
Concludes with a written report and oral presentation

3. Developing a Research Question
Make a list of interesting topics
Pre-research the topics in the school library
Select a focus question for each topic

4. Test Your Question Does the question… Can the question …
Begin with “How” or “Why”?
Require varied sources of information?
Challenge you to learn new information?
Can the question …
Be organized into 3-5 thoughtful sub-questions?

5. Locating Resources Varied resources include:
Non-fiction books (Spectrum Patron’s Catalog)
Special reference sets (i.e.: Grolier’s Biographies, Diseases, 20th Century)
Access PA Power Library
Magazines
Encyclopedias
Reliable Internet Sites

6. Taking Notes Choose a note taking method
Note cards
Outline notes
2-column notes
Write works consulted information for each source
Rephrase important information using bullets or key words (No Sentences!)
NO PLAGIARISM!

7. Writing Your Report Organize notes into sub-questions
Write body paragraphs first
Choose an effective order for body paragraphs
Chronological (time)
Importance
Strength
Develop an introduction and conclusion
Revise and Edit

8. Check Your Written Report
Does your report…
Answer the research question in 2-3 typed pages?
Follow the required word processing format (see packet)?
Include transition words to smoothly connect ideas?
Have an accurate and complete works consulted?

9. Preparing Your PowerPoint
Select key ideas from each paragraph
Develop 5-7 slides
Title slide
Introduction
Sub-questions
Conclusion
Works consulted for images

10. Final PowerPoint Check
Does your PowerPoint…
Have a consistent background and font color?
Have a font size that can be easily seen from a distance?
Use brief phrases?
Include appropriate images to enhance content?

11. Preparing Your Oral Presentation
Print a copy of PowerPoint slides (handout form- 3 slides per page)
Write any notes or cues needed on the lines provided
Create an engaging introduction (hook the audience)
Use effective oral presentation skills
Practice…practice…practice!

12. Time Management Day One (4 hours): Day Two (4 Hours): Locate sources
Write works consulted
Take notes
Write a rough draft
Day Two (4 Hours):
Revise and edit written paper
Print two copies of final draft
Develop and practice oral presentation
Review checklists and guidelines