Research Project & Speech: Catalysts for Change
Research: In the library and outside of class on your own. As a result of your research, you must have… Three different sources of information (you may certainly have more) 1. Book, article, movie 2. Book, article, movie Use online databases, credible news 3. Book, article, movie sources only, .edu and .gov are ok
All sources must be used and cited within your essay, or they will not be counted as legitimate A Work Cited page will be included at the end of your paper, and will conform to MLA format guidelines All notes must be taken on note cards All information (be it paraphrased or directly quoted) must be cited appropriately, or it may be deemed plagiarized material and receive a ZERO. Your research must focus on three areas: Interview:1. Problem/Issue/Why You must contact the someone catalyst connected needed to to your take topic action: via telephone, the before Skype, (body email, 1 andor in 2)person 2. What exactlyYou will yourbe expected catalyst to compile did (body a list 3 of and 10-15 4) questions for your interview in advance 3. The outcome/effect/influenceI will collect your questions, (bodyanswers, 5 and notes 6) taken during the interview with signatures ***THIS ISYou NOT must Ause BIOGRAPHY!!! at least one answer from your interview in your essay
Essay: This will be worth ______points, plus points for research and drafts 4-5 pages in length (8 paragraphs) Must have a well defined introduction, body and conclusion- utilizing transitions well within and between body paragraphs. See list provided. Feeling Stuck? Must be in MLA format (Times New Roman, size 12, double spaced) Must include a Work Cited Page (example at the end of the packet) Use a header with your last name and page number in the right corner.
Speech: This will be worth______points. For those of you who have not yet passed the speech proficiency required for graduation, this is another opportunity to do so. Must be between 4-6 min long (being even a second under or over the requirement will result in a points penalty). Your speech must have a catchy introduction, an informative body and an organized conclusion Your speech must be rehearsed and well organized; strive for eye contact, which means little to no reading. You must incorporate a PowerPoint or Prezi. Make sure that your visual is attractive, useful, and informative. You may have up to 10 slides with a maximum of 10 words per slide. Plan, practice, and polish- strong eye contact, voice clarity, and dress to impress! The art of research writing is to find information, synthesize it, and write about it in your own words, drawing original conclusions, making sense of what you have found, and giving credit to any and all sources of outside information.
Save all note cards, printed and highlighted pages from resources and your drafts until you have received your paper back from me. If I suspect plagiarism, you will be asked to show me that your work is original. Trust yourself to be able to make sense of information. Write about it in your own style and give credit to your sources. You must show me ALL of the prewriting steps, to get a grade on the final product.
You must complete every step to earn a final grade. For example, if you never show Mrs. Kamali the notecards, you will not earn a grade on the final paper.
Due Dates:
Topics: ______Points Possible: n/a Sources (x3) ______Points Possible: 15 Note Cards (36-45): ______Points Possible: 50 Essay 1st draft: ______-10% on final draft if missing Final Essay: ______Points Possible: 200 PowerPoint: ______Points Possible: 50 Speeches begin: ______Points Possible 150
Making Source Cards: minimum of 3 (one for each of your sources)
Follow directions from Works Source 1, 2, 3 or 4 Cited packet (front) (back)
Making Research cards: After you get all of these made, it is like a puzzle to move them and arrange them into body paragraphs.
Sentence(s) you copy from the Source 1 or 2 or 3… source with internal citation. (front) See below. (back)
Internal Citations “After your quote or paraphrased information” (citation here).
Book, Article, Encyclopedia: use the author’s last name and page number. More than one author? List the last names and then page number.
Online source: use last name if there is one. If not, use a shortened version of “Title” instead. Put the title in parentheses.
Movie: Title Suggestions for bridge in your intro paragraph: What is a catalyst of change? What are attributes of a leader? How are these people different from ordinary folks in society? How is our world shaped by these rare people? What would society be like without leaders, people who are willing to take risks? Then introduce your specific person and explain how he/she meets your criteria of a catalyst of change
Conclusion: Based on all the research you completed and all the facts you uncovered about this person, now answer the simple question: SO WHAT? After careful consideration of ______, one can conclude o What conclusion(s) can you draw? that ______. o What does all the info in paper prove? (see thesis!) o Speculate on how this person’s legacy will affect future generations o Come back to that opening image you started with
Research Introduction Samples (hook, bridge, thesis)
Wood split with an echoing crash as limbs met dirt, while birds soared into the cloudy refuge of the sky, abandoning their ruined homes. Machines whirred to life as men on the ground barked orders to collect the precious wood from the fallen tree. Within moments, a serene landscape was reduced to a vacant stump-infested patch of earth. Without anyone to block the path of industry, the wilderness suffered immensely at the hand of humans. No one truly aided the forests and lands of North America until the arrival of environmentalist, John Muir. Not only did he exhibit a passion for nature, he possessed the ardor to truly protect it. With Muir’s contribution, ‘virgin forests’ stood a fighting chance against merciless industry; ravaging, non- native livestock and money-driven laborers no longer harm the land quite so recklessly. John Muir protected America’s unscathed lands, enlightening the public with his tremendous efforts in wilderness preservation, forever securing this nation’s vast and stunning landscape.
It was sliced into perfect segments, sautéed to the ideal texture, and basted to a magnificent essence. As the morsel melted in the mouth, the tremendous flavor hit the palate, immediately stirring the senses. The aroma and savor of delicious food can alter your senses, just as particular individuals have the altered world. That individual who sets himself apart from the normal realm of society, and beneficially aids and advances civilization is a catalyst of change. Her values and passions overcome the past and are the backbone of what directs them to their future. In the absence of these individuals, technology may have never been born, lives may have been lost, several professions may have never been discovered, and overall the efficiency of life never would have been revealed. Catalysts of change come in all areas of life, and as time continues to pass, communities continue to evolve by these sole few. During the 1960’s, Julia Child significantly transformed the way Americans view the cooking scene. While generating excitement and simplicity in her recipes along with her savvy presence in the media, Julia Child led America into an era of fine culinary cuisine. Cheat Sheet: Getting Your Quotes Right! Setting up your quotes: 18 times! If you paraphrase a quote, you do not need a set up. There are THREE options: 1. Dialogue (someone is saying your quote- not the author) Their name, a description of the person, instead of said, “ hello hello hello” (author last name). Mr. Hansen, the principal of Amador Valley High School, insisted, “Be on time for STAR testing” ( Miller). 2. Narration (just a sentence without a speaker). Use a portion of the sentence inside of your own. The principal of Amador Valley High School encouraged students “to work hard until June 14th” (Jones). * Say/said is an RIP word now worth 4 points. 3.Yes, you can paraphrase quotes-that means you put it in your own words without quotation marks. YOU STILL CITE IT.
Internal Citations: also 18 times! Book: (author last name page number) Article: (author last name) or (“Title”) in quotation marks Movie: (Title) in italics
The citation should match the first item on your Works Cited page.
Changes to the typical body paragraph formula: Kamali 5
Works Cited
Cott, Jonathan. Pipers at the Gates of Dawn: The Wisdom of Children’s Literature. New York:
McGraw-Hill, 1985.
Ford, Carin T. Dr. Seuss: Best Loved Author. New Jersey: Enslow Publishers, Inc., 2003.
Nel, Philip. Dr. Seuss: An American Icon. New York: The Continuum International Publishing
Group, Inc., 2004.
“The Political Doctor Seuss. The Gallery.” PBS. 2 Feb. 2007.