Final weeks

The final draft of the 7-10 page Research Project has been turned in (Monday). On Monday, we then looked at transferring the information from that paper into a detailed and professional brochure.

Some tips on how to set up the brochure on your own computer at home can be found at This helpful site- The COmputer Companion.

Also, we will be heading into the computer lab today in order to set up the layout and get your projects under way. They will be due this next Monday.

Daily plans for the rest of the Year

(F)April 20, 2007

Presentations
Kelsey
Luke
Joe
Chelsey
Michael

(M)April 23

Presentations
Ryan
Ashley
Libby
Karli
Candice
JJ
Darren
Alicia

(W)April 25

Presentations
Aric
Nick
Chris
Becky
Josh
Scott
Sara
Jennifer

(F)April 27

Bring Final Draft of Research paper in to class
Work on rough draft 80/20%
Discuss Next Assignment – the informational pamphlet

(M)April 30

Final of Research Paper due
Pamphlet Assignment – bring in another copy of large essay

(W) May 2

Organization
Bullets / headers
Design

(F) May 4

Pamphlet due
Next Assignment Handed out

(M) May 7

Work through final assignment

(W) May 9

Last Day of class
Work more on final essay
Final Short essay is due, emailed to me by Friday, May 11, midnight.

Monday begins the first day of Presentations:

On the schedule is

Monday

1. Kelsey
2. Luke
3. Joe
4. Chelsey
5. Crystal
6. Kari
7. Michael
8. _____

Wednesday: No class, Student Achievement Day

Friday

1. Ryan
2. Ashley
3. Libby
4. Karli
5. Sara
6. JJ
7. Darren
8. Alicia

Monday

1. Aric
2. Nick
3. Chris
4. Becky
5. Josh
6. Scott
7. Candice
8. Jennifer

Week of April 2-6

Monday, April 2: I had you all meet up with my sub - Aspen Easterling - at the library. Thanks to those that stopped in. I hope you got some great research in that day!

Wednesday, April 4: I had to cancel class - I had believed my plane would land in time, but it did not. I had directions setup for you to continue your research in the library.

Friday, April 6: We will be going to the Hagg Sauer Computer lab to finish/continue the proposal.

This Week

This week we will be looking at Research methods and discussing how to get your sources onto the citation page.

Last week, we narrowed down the focus of your research essays. So far, I have seen a lot of great topics and ideas on how to proceed.

The assignment handed in on Friday was one in which I had you evaluate your topics:

1) The Focus Question that most interests you
2) Questions you will need to answer in order to find out an answer to your focus question
3) What you expect to ultimately say about your topic

Research Proposals

On Monday we began narrowing our research topics. My hope is that on coming to class, most will have a definite feel for what they would like to write about. There was a single handout that described the research proposal.

Today, we will look at a sample research proposal (handout) and then work as a class to work on the topics that have been chosen.

Pre-Spring Break Week

Monday:

The final draft of the Comparison/Contrast Essay was due.
Also, we discussed the Essay and what is thought about the college essay.

Wednesday:

We will be looking at the rest of the statements on the handout and discussing what truth's are behind them.
Also, we will discuss other aspects of the essay and prep for after Spring Break in which we will begin the Research Essay.

Friday:

Class will be held. We will be heading to the library for a quick tour and a look at what you can find on the internet.