1. OTHERWISE KNOWN AS A PROCESS THAT CAN BE USED FOR ANY RESEARCH PROJECT! Constructing an Argumentative Report

2. The Process! Follow these steps to create an amazing project: 1. Define your task 2. Find and select your sources 3. Locate and access information 4. Use the information 5. Organize and synthesize 6. Evaluate

3. 1. Define Your Task What is the assignment? What is the essential question? Thesis builder: http://www.tommarch.com/electraguide/http://www.tommarch.com/electraguide/

4. 2. Find and Select Your Resources What are the best sources of information for my project? How will I know if the sources are accurate and authoritative? http://cbury.libguides.com/content.php?pid=137676&sid=1178584 “Google is not a synonym for research.” Dan Brown, The Lost Symbol

5. 3. Locate and Access Information Where will I find the best sources? Ask the librarian for help How will I access the sources? http://www.nkschools.org//Domain/1186 Use the NKHS library card # 29068006856151

6. 4. Use the Information Read! Listen! View! Extract the relevant information Avoid Plagiarism http://cbury.libguides.com/content.php?pid=137676&sid=3526106 http://cbury.libguides.com/content.php?pid=137676&sid=3526106  Cite: Use EasyBib and OWL (Online Writing Lab) http://www.nkschools.org/Page/7571  Paraphrase http://cbury.libguides.com/content.php?pid=137676&sid=3522402

7. 5. Organize and Synthesize Smarter Balanced Note-Taking Guide Cornell Notes http://coe.jmu.edu/learningtoolbox/cornellnotes.html http://coe.jmu.edu/learningtoolbox/cornellnotes.html  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtW9IyE04OQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtW9IyE04OQ SourcePublished by… Arguments for… Arguments Against… Reliability

8. 6. Evaluate Judge the product (effectiveness) Judge the process (efficiency)

9. Now What? You have read the assignment directions and understand that you are responsible for a 750+ word paper with in-text citations, a bibliography, and participation as a member of a panel discussion.

10. 1. Task Definition Your best bet? Use Opposing Viewpoints Database.  http://www.nkschools.org/Page/12664? http://www.nkschools.org/Page/12664  Use the NKHS library  card # 29068006856151 And “Browse the Issues” Select Your topic.

11. 2. Find and Select Your Resources 3. Locate and Access Information On This Page Featured Viewpoints Primary Sources Statistics News Viewpoints Reference Academic Journals Magazines Websites Interactive Map Videos Images Audio Related Topics

12. 4. Use the Information! Scan Read! Listen! View! Take notes! Track your sources on EasyBib, Word Doc, or notepaper.

13. 5. Organize and Synthesize Use the outline given by your teacher Create an outline in Thesis Generator  http://tommarch.com/electraguide/ http://tommarch.com/electraguide/

14. 6. Evaluate Proof and Practice Present and Evaluate Celebrate your good work