Individual Research Project #1



Individual Research Project #1Name: ____________________________________________Date: ________________As part of our year's work, you are responsible for two independent research projects, each on a topic of your choice. Individual Research Project #1 will be a presentation, while IRP #2 will be a research paper. In order to formalize your research, we are asking that you prepare a project that meets the following criteria:Introduction: Identification and definition of the topic: Statement of the primary research question THESIS statement as to importance/significance of the topic chosen and reason for choice goals of research. Major sub-questions you are trying to answer.Presentation: This can take one of several approved formats, which will be determined as part of the planning process. Examples include: an oral presentation with accompanying visual aids such as a PowerPoint, museum walk-through, posters, or modelsRegardless of the format chosen, your presentation must provide information and examples explaining answers to your questions.Provide a list of sources used.Conclusions:Summary of answers leading to a conclusion regarding your Guiding Question and your Thesis Statement. Predictions for future or suggestions for next steps/subsequent research.Sources:This list of books, websites, videos, interviews, etc. should be included as the final slide(s) of your presentation.Structuring Your Project: In order to assist you throughout the research process, ensure that you are finding quality information and put you on the path for a successful presentation, we have provided you with this packet. You are required to complete the sheets in this IRP packet and turn each in on the due dates listed below. You are welcome to meet with us about your IRP as many times as you feel necessary. Additionally, we may call meetings with you. However, the sheets in this packet and the dates below are the required checks.Due Dates: Preliminary planning sheet #1 (Selecting Topic): Thursday, October 12th Preliminary planning sheet #2 (Topic Questions):Thursday, October 19th Preliminary planning sheet #3 (Group Suggestions): Thursday, October 26th Research Check #1Thursday, November 9th Presentation Plan Sheet: Thursday, November 30th Research Check #2Thursday, December 21st Resources & Preliminary Conclusions: Thursday, January 11th Presentations Begin! MONDAY, JANUARY 29THIRP #1Name: ____________________________________________Planning Sheet #1Date Due: Thursday, October 12th Individual Research Project:Preliminary Planning Sheet #1 – Selecting Your TopicOver these next few weeks, we will be creating our units for the year. However, simultaneously, you should be thinking about your Individual Research Project. In order to help you get started, think about all the questions we generated. Were there any questions/topics that you found particularly interesting? Are there any new questions/topics that you have come up with or find interesting?List any interesting questions/topics you found or have come up with in the space below:Are any of the topics/questions you listed above related? Can connections be made? Now that you have chosen a topic, you need to identify an overarching question.Example: “What impact has technology had on the comfort of shoes?” Write your question on the lines provided: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Take a position on the topic, by creating a thesis statement, which will help guide your research.Preliminary Thesis Statement: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Teacher Initials: _________________Date: ___________________IRP #1Name: ____________________________________________Planning Sheet #2Date Due: Thursday, October 19th Individual Research Project:Preliminary Planning Sheet #2 – Topic QuestionsResearch Topic: _________________________________________________________________Topic Questions:Now that you have identified the topic you wish to research, use the space below to list a minimum of ten (10) questions you have about that topic. These questions should help you define your research and keep the focus on your thesis. Teacher Initials: __________________Date: ___________________IRP #1Name: ____________________________________________Planning Sheet #3Date Due: Thursday, October 26th Individual Research Project:Preliminary Planning Sheet #3 – Group SuggestionsDirections:Share your topic and starter questions, from the previous page, with a MINIMUM OF THREE of your peers. Your responsibility is to write down their responses; do not judge what they say. Just write down their questions and ideas.Use the graphic organizer on the next page to record all the ideas, comments and questions they suggest. After you have received feedback from at least three of your peers, use the final column of the graphic organizer to share your thoughts on their suggestions.THE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS ARE ON THE NEXT PAGESPeer Name:Peer Comments:What feedback, advice, suggestions, etc. can you provide?Your Comments:Were the comments of your peers appropriate for your research? Why? Why not?Peer Name:Peer Comments:What feedback, advice, suggestions, etc. can you provide?Your Comments:Were the comments of your peers appropriate for your research? Why? Why not?Teacher Initials: ________________________Date: ________________IRP #1Name: ___________________________________________Research Check #1Date Due: Thursday, November 9th Individual Research Project #1:Research Check #1Instructions:Above, you will find the date that you will be submitting the FIRST set of data/information that you have collected from researching your topic. You are welcome to check in with us regarding your research before the week of November 10th; however, this research check is required to take place during this specific week.You should hand in your IRP folder with all of the information you have found to date. This information may be in the form of note cards, printed pages, pictures, websites, etc. The goal is to check in with you to make sure you are coming along with your research. TEACHER COMMENTS:Teacher Initials: __________________Date: ___________________IRP #1Name: ____________________________________________Presentation PlanDate Due: Thursday, November 30th Individual Research Project #1:Planning the PresentationResearch Topic: _________________________________________________________________Directions:As you gather information about your topic, you should also begin to think about appropriate ways you could present the results of your research to the class. Use this form first to brainstorm presentation ideas. Then, use the form to narrow your options to the one that best suits your means. Step #1: List at least three possible formats or media you think could appropriately convey your work to the class:Format #1:_____________________________________________________________________________Format #2:_____________________________________________________________________________Format #3:_____________________________________________________________________________Format #4:_____________________________________________________________________________Format #5:_____________________________________________________________________________Step #2: Taking into consideration your topic, talents, and strengths, what are the advantages and disadvantages of each possible format you listed? Advantages:Disadvantages:Format #1:Format #2:Format #3:Format #4:Format #5:Step #3: Now that you have brainstormed the advantages and disadvantages of each of the possible formats, discuss them with a friend or a member of your group. What is his/her opinion? Have him/her write in their opinion below:I think Format # ______ is the best choice because… ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Signed: ________________________________________________Date: ___________________Step #4: You have now brainstormed possible ideas and identified the advantages and disadvantages of each, presented the options to a friend/classmate and heard his/her opinion. It is time for you to make a decision.Which option have you decided to use? Why? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Step #5: List all of the materials or resources you will need to make this type of presentation successful. Teacher Initials: __________________Date: ___________________IRP #1Name: ____________________________________________Research Check #2Date Due: Thursday, December 21st Individual Research Project #1:Research Check #2Instructions:Above, you will find the date that you will be submitting the SECOND set of data/information that you have collected from researching your topic.You should hand in your IRP folder with all of the information you have found to date. This information may be in the form of note cards, printed pages, pictures, websites, etc. The goal is to check in with you to see how you have progressed since the FIRST check. TEACHER COMMENTS:Teacher Initials: __________________Date: ___________________IRP #1Name: ____________________________________________ResourcesDate Due: Thursday, January 11th Individual Research Project #1:Works Cited & ResourcesResearch Topic: _________________________________________________________Directions:As you research your topic, you will be getting information from many sources, such as the following: books, internet, people, etc. It is always important to keep track of these sources to avoid plagiarism and to relocate or verify information. You MUST keep a record of the sources you use, as you will be including them in your presentation. The following methods for keeping track of your sources are all viable options:Word DocumentGoogle DocNoodle ToolsPowerPoint SlideA list of your sources must be turned in, prior to your presentation. For you to thoroughly research your topic and avoid bias, a minimum of ten (10) sources is suggested. Teacher Initials: __________________Date: ___________________IRP #1Name: ____________________________________________Preliminary ConclusionsDate Due: Thursday, January 11th Individual Research Project #1:Preliminary ConclusionsInstructions:This sheet is for you to identify the conclusions you have come to based upon your research. These conclusions should be directly related to your thesis and should be supported by the data/information you have found. In the space below, or on a typed page attached to this sheet, list the preliminary conclusions you have come to and the data/information/rationale that supports them. Teacher Initials: __________________Date: ___________________ ................
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