1. Learning Objectives: You will begin to develop a list of key word searches relative to your research topic. You will understand the concept of the Sign of Commitment Poster by reading instructions and viewing exemplars. You will begin to develop ideas for your Sign of Commitment Poster. Bell-work: Please get out your packets and open to page 11. Homework: Sign of Commitment Posters due Thursday February 3 rd Due Today: Ø Agenda: Kinghorn Sub Report/Letter of Intent Review Turnitin.com Data Research Key Word Searches ~ bing.com Pg. 11 – Sign of Commitment Poster Exemplars Monday, 24 January 2011

2. Learning Objectives: You will understand the process of selecting a mentor and gaining your mentor’s and parents’ approval for your project. You will learn about research opportunities and methods. You will generate focused research questions to guide your research. Tuesday, 25 January 2011 Bell-work: Please pick up 10.1 & 10.2 from the front of the room on the way to your seat. Homework: 10.1 & 10.2 due Monday January 31 st Sign of Commitment Posters due Thursday February 3 rd Due Today: Ø Agenda: 10.1 & 10.2 Library Day 1 Research Questions

3. Learning Objectives: You will learn about research opportunities and methods. You will generate focused research questions to guide your research. You will begin to identify five resources. You will understand the criteria for the research paper. Thursday, 27 January 2011 Bell-work: If you have a makeup speech to give, please get ready to give it. Homework: Sign of Commitment Posters due Thursday February 3 rd 5 Sources due Monday January 31 st Pages 10.1 & 10.2 due Monday January 31 st Due Today: Ø Agenda: Make Up Speeches Research Paper Criteria Research Questions The Magic Bullet Library Day 2

4. Research Paper Criteria The paper must satisfy personal interest 5 pages minimum (fill up 5 th page) MLA formatted Argumentative thesis; take a position 5 sources (journal, database, newspaper, books, magic bullet source) what you want to write about, someone has already written a book about it – find that book

5. Learning Objectives: You will learn about research opportunities and methods. You will generate focused research questions to guide your research. You will begin to identify five resources. You will understand the criteria for the research paper. Bell-work: Get ready to go to the library. Homework: Sign of Commitment Posters due Thursday February 3 rd 5 Sources due Monday January 31 st Pages 10.1 & 10.2 due Monday January 31 st Due Today: Ø Agenda: Library Day 3 Friday, 28 January 2011