Links and notes from last class/homework/ look at 2 posts please

Hello 9s,

Please make sure you review the post below this one for lesson and due dates.

Last class we reviewed 'How to Tame Your Research Topic' . You were given notes on writing a research question and you submitted a worksheet with your efforts to write a research question which I'll give you feed back on.

You received back your paraphrasing assignment. Those of you who have not submitted a printed version need to do so by next block please.

We reviewed the timeline and assessment items as per the post below. Please put these dates into your personal calendars.

I am attaching below, the notes we reviewed for paraphrasing/summarizing.

Grade 9 paraphrasing/summary/research feedback:

o   W5

o   Key overarching idea first (perhaps it didn’t come in your article until the end) but you put it at the start.

o   Remember P.E.E , it works here too.

o   Edit. Summary is part of paraphrase. You tell us enough in your own words that we get the main ideas and can go on and read the real article if we want to read the details.

o   AVOID PROPAGANDA – even if you agree with the opinions, even if the opinions are ultimately based on facts, AVOID CHARGED LANGUAGE  like,”5 Reasons we DON’T Need More Oil Pipelines.” Or “It’s a topic that is nearly yawn-worth, environmentalists spouting their rage.”

o   Note bias

o   Note all caps.

o   Note diction

Scientific research need not rely on inflammatory language because it has data on its side.

o   Therefore, choose sources based on and based IN science and proper scientific data.  This is why we invite you to look to journal articles rather than popular media when it comes to a research project.

Thanks,
Ms. S