1. Research Project
Ms. Wray
Intensive Reading

2. Research Project
 After this lesson students will learn to:
– Write a research paper
 Write an outline using MS Word
– Present on a controversial issue
 Create an effective PowerPoint presentation
 Use persuasive techniques (video, music) to
communicate a message about the topic

3. Research Project Topics
 Environmental Issues
– What and What
– Examples include:
 Human Rights Violations
– Who and Who
– Examples include:
 Earth Day
 Woman’s Rights
 Animal Rights
 Child Exploitation
 Pollution
 Paternal Rights
 Social Issues
– Who and What
– Examples include:
 Homelessness
 Education
 Immigration

4. Research Project:
Paper Outline
 There are five (5) Main Parts of the paper:
– Introduction
– Cause & Effect
– Compare & Contrast
– Validity & Reliability
– Conclusion
 Finish with a Bibliography or Reference
page

5. Research Project:
Paper Outline
 Introduction
– Main Idea (Thesis must be stated)
 What is the issue? What makes it important?
 Who are the parties involved in the issue?
 When did it occur? Is it still going on?
 How is it/ or did it take place?
 There should be some indication as to where YOU
stand on the issue
 What statistics or facts illustrate the issue?
 Remember to begin your persuasion here [What
opinion would you like the reader/viewer to have
when you are done.]

6. Research Project:
Paper Outline
 Cause and Effect
– Why is it / or did it take place?
– Which elements are influencing the issue?
– What effect does the issue have on those
involved?
– Does this issue affect most people? How so?
– What will happen if nothing changes? Will there
be an effect in the future? What might that be?

7. Cause and Effect
Sexual Abuse,
Drug Abuse
Teen Homelessness

8. Research Project:
Paper Outline
 Compare and Contrast
– What are the opposing views on the issue?
– How are they similar?
– How are they different?
– What are the strongest points for both sides?
 Make sure to strengthen YOUR view with facts
– What causes people to view the same issue
differently? What are the factors?
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Countries
Cultures
Religions
Political Affiliations

9. Research Project:
Paper Outline
 Validity & Reliability
– What makes the information you found valid?
How do we know it is true?
– What relevant examples or scenarios relating to
the issue did you find?
– What evidence supports your view?
– What makes the people you quote qualified to
support your claim?
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Experts
Professors
Eye witnesses
Survivors

10. Research Project:
Paper Outline
 Conclusion
– Here is where you wrap up your argument and
make a final “push” for your point.
– What will happen if nothing is done about the
issue?
– What is your “call to action?” What do you want
the reader/viewer to DO as a result of your
paper and presentation?
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Write Congressman or Congresswoman
Sign a petition
Join a protest
Boycott a company or industry, etc.

11. Research Project:
Paper Outline
 Bibliography
– Cite where you got your information from:
 Books (author, title, year published, publisher)
 Newspapers (example: USA Today, article title,
author, date)
 Remember that this information must come from one
of the approved databases provided by MDCPS:
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SIRS Knowledge Source
Gale (Senior)
Grolier On-line
NEWSBANK
Worldbook Online

12. Research Project Paper:
MS Word
 Begin by creating a cover page

13. Research Project Paper:
MS Word
 Go to outline and begin typing the required sections.

14. Research Project Paper:
MS Word
•Promote each required section.

15. Research Project Paper:
MS Word
 Demote the content of each section that you
write to the body.

16. Research Project Paper:
MS Word
 Begin filling in each part of the paper until
each section is complete.

17. Research Project:
Power Point Presentation
 The purpose of the presentation is as follows:
– to persuade peers and teacher to become
motivated enough to take action on the issue in
question.
 Students will present to the entire class
 Students MUST use Power Point
 Presentation must be saved on USB.

18. Research Project:
Power Point Presentation
 Begin creating your presentation by:
– Opening Power point

19. Research Project:
Power Point Presentation
 Write title and subtitle information on your
first slide

20. Research Project:
Power Point Presentation
 Next create new slides using the outline you
created in MS Word
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21. Research Project:
Power Point Presentation
 Select your project and insert.

22. Research Project:
Power Point Presentation
 Your outline will appear. You will see the
new slides on the left of your screen.

23. Research Project:
Power Point Presentation
 Delete any duplicate or blank slides. The 5
sections of the paper should remain.

24. Research Project:
Power Point Presentation
 Begin typing the questions to Introduction.

25. Research Project:
Power Point Presentation
 Next, replace each question with the
answer you wrote from your paper.

26. Research Project:
Power Point Presentation
 Continue this process until you have
finished the entire paper and have a slide for
each section.

27. Research Project:
Power Point Presentation
 You may choose to add pizzazz to your
presentation by inserting the following:
– Pictures
– Clip Art
– Movies
– Sound

28. Compare and Contrast
 Insert a Venn Diagram by
– Insert
 Smart Art

29. Research Project:
Power Point Presentation
 Choose a layout design that you like

30. Teen Homelessness
A Social Issue in America
Intensive Reading Research Project
Ms. Rings / Ms. Wray
Suzie Student
5/19/2010

31. Teen Homelessness
A Social Issue in America

32. Research Project:
Power Point Presentation
 Introduction
– Main Idea
 What is the issue? What makes it important?
 Who are the parties involved in the issue?
 When did it occur? Is it still going on?
 How is it/ or did it take place?
 There should be some indication as to where YOU
stand on the issue
 Remember to begin your persuasion here [What
opinion would you like the reader/viewer to have
when you are done.]

33. Research Project:
Power Point Presentation
 Introduction
 Teen homelessness is a major problem in the US
that affects an estimated 1.35 million children/teens
(3.5 million people total) in the year 2000.
 Teens are either runaways or thrown away (rejected
from the home by parents or caretakers.)
 Every year, an estimated 1.3 and 1.5 million teens
runaway or are thrown away in the United States.
 Teens either leave the home with no intention to
come back or are told they cannot return and given
no alternative home.
 While on the street, teen are exposed to drugs,
violence and sexual abuse.