This video is incomplete. We need to share ideas for instructions on completing the following tasks: writing the formal outline, drafting the paper, creating internal documentations and avoiding plagiarism.
2. Goal: Students will be able to use a
systematic process for the collection,
processing and presentation of
information.
Standard - The Research Process
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3. If we deconstruct the goal to match our movement through the process,
you should be able to do the following:
Select a topic and develop a search plan, analyze and evaluate sources
for appropriateness, relevance and quality. – LA.1112.6.2.1
Organize, synthesize, analyze and evaluate the validity and reliability of
information from multiple sources to draw conclusions. LA.1112.6.2.2
Write an informational report that integrates information and makes
distinctions between the relative value and significance of specific data,
facts, and ideas. – LA.1112.6.2.3
Understand the importance of legal and ethical practices in the use of
mass media and digital sources, know the associated consequences, and
comply with the law. – LA.1112.6.2.4
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4. Rate Yourself – How would you describe your ability to write a
good research question?
Organize, synthesize, analyze and evaluate the validity
and reliability of information from multiple sources to draw
conclusions to write a good research question.
4 Student demonstrates high proficiency (ability) in organizing, synthesizing,
analyzing and evaluating the validity and reliability of information from
multiple sources to draw conclusions to write a good research question and
can do it in other classes.
3 Student demonstrates proficiency (ability) in organizing, synthesizing,
analyzing and evaluating the validity and reliability of information from
multiple sources to draw conclusions to write a good research question .
2 Student demonstrates some proficiency (ability) in organizing, synthesizing,
analyzing and evaluating the validity and reliability of information from
multiple sources to draw conclusions to write a good research question .
1 Student demonstrates no or limited proficiency (ability) in organizing,
synthesizing, analyzing and evaluating the validity and reliability of
information from multiple sources to draw conclusions to write a good
research question .
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5. 4 – I am more than confident in my ability to organize,
synthesize, analyze and evaluate the validity and reliability of
information from multiple sources to draw conclusions to
write a good research question.
3 - I am confident in my ability to collect organize,
synthesize, analyze and evaluate the validity and reliability of
information from multiple sources to draw conclusion to write
a good research question.
2 - I am a little confident in my ability to organize,
synthesize, analyze and evaluate the validity and reliability of
information from multiple sources to draw conclusions to
write a good research question.
1 - I am Not confident in my ability to organize,
synthesize, analyze and evaluate the validity and reliability of
information from multiple sources to draw conclusions to
write a good research question.
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6. http://www.polleverywhere.com/multi
ple_choice_polls/LTE0NTU2ODQyNzE
Quietly, take out your phone and send the correct code to the following number:
37607
When you are finished casting your vote, please store your phone out of view.
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7. Bell work: What problems have you been
having in the search for information on your
research topic? Explain any successes you
have had as well.
Student Interviews
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8. Sonnet Research Assignment Review
Looking Over the Steps Before
Terms to Know
Mini-Lesson: Organizing Information
Student Conferences
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9. You will write a 5 – 7 page research paper on
a Shakespearean sonnet or issues related to
his sonnets.
The purpose of the paper is “to synthesize
critical reactions to the poet and his sonnet
with your own critical reading of the poem
and of articles written by literary critics about
the sonnet.”
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10. 5 Days 5 Days
Gathering
•Preliminary Research Information •Synthesizing Notes
for a topic or question •Drafting an Outline
•Evaluating Sources
•Framing a research
•Taking Notes
question
Doing Organizing
Preliminary Work Information
10 Days
You should be here
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11. Term Definition
Research A formal statement of the purpose of
Question research. The research question states clearly
what the study will investigate or attempt to
prove.
Synthesize To combine so as to form a new, complex
product.
LA.1112.6.2.0 Prior Knowledge
12. As you view the following short video, please think of these questions
and try to recall the answers given.
How would you go about synthesizing
information?
What is the key to synthesizing information?
Activity 1 – Listen to a short video. Research Skills Video: Chapter
1: “Introduction to Organizing Research” – (2 min 29 sec). Safari
Montage. This video very briefly gives an overview of the research question, what it
means to synthesize information and the importance synthesis has to the successful
research experience.
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13. Main ideas
Subtopics
Fact/Details
Examples/Non-examples
Illustrations
Explanations
Reasons
Think of these structures as you are reading. They are
your notes.
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14. How would you go about synthesizing
information?
◦ Recognizing how information fits together.
◦ Seeing patterns in the information.
◦ Selecting what’s needed and eliminating what’s not.
◦ Adding your own insight to the information.
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15. What is the key to synthesizing information?
◦ Creativity: “Success depends on how you evaluate,
analyze and select information, how you develop
the thesis, and how you use quotes effectively to
support your own ideas.” - Research Skills Video:
Chapter 1: “Introduction to Organizing Research”
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16. Read both Thesis Anti-thesis
passages about This study has therefore revealed that children who It is claimed that computer games have negative
the effects of play computer games on a regular basis experience a
number of medical problems. The evidence suggests
physical effects on eyesight, hands and posture.
However, all of these are caused by the computer
computer games that the most serious problem is crooked posture, hardware and equipment, not by the software. The
on children. which is caused by their being hunched over their
computers for considerable periods of time. Another
same physical effects occur from prolonged usage of
computers for any reason, such as word-processing. In
Then read the common problem associated with playing computer fact, carpal tunnel syndrome was identified as a
writers response
games over long periods (when the same moves are workplace ailment caused by office programs, not
constantly repeated) is that of pain in the hands. games. These physical effects can all be reduced or
to the (extracted from p. 141) eliminated by better hardware and more attention to
information. He
Brown, M.J. (2000). The impact of computer games on ergonomics, such as higher-resolution and higher-
children’s physical health. Journal of Physical Health, contrast screens, and supportive furniture.
synthesizes the 23(1), 129-142. Smith, A. J. (2003). Synthesis. Retrieved March 15,
information from
2012 from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,
The English Language Centre Web site:
both position to http://elc.polyu.edu.hk/CILL/eap/synthesis.htm
create his own.
Synthesis
Example 1.
The effects of playing computer games on physical health are controversial. Although Brown (2000, p.141)
states that computer games can cause physical problems such as bad posture and pain in the hands, Smith
(2003) argues that these problems are caused by the hardware, not the games. In my opinion the games cause
physical health problems because they encourage long periods of computer use on harmful hardware.
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17. Why begin a good
research question?
To focus the
research
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18. Begin with a good research question.
◦ What is the criteria for a good research question?
Feasibility - A good research question allow you to
collect enough information to provide at least a partial
answer to the question.
Clarity - It names specific aspects important to
answering the question.
Significance - Has the potential to create new
knowledge that will impact our opinions or beliefs.
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19. Why is Sonnet 130 thought to be biographical
of Shakespeare’s life? – Sara Lindberg
◦ Feasible ? – Sara found articles discussing how
Sonnet 130 reveals Shakespeare’s concern about
aging.
◦ Clear? – She is trying to focus on the biographical
aspects of the poem. Once she can name them, she
is in business.
◦ Significant? – Any discovery that makes the man
more real for the reader becomes significant since
speculation is all we have to go on in learning who
Shakespeare really was.
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20. What is the role of Time in Shakespeare’s
sonnets? – Denise Medranda
◦ Feasible? – She found that many of Shakespeare’s
sonnets personified Time, gave it a destructive
nature and that each sonnet had a resounding
message of the inability of Time to defeat Love.
◦ Clear? – She has specific ideas to pursue in terms of
the recurring usage of Time in Shakespeare’s
sonnets. – Very specific…therefore, very clear.
◦ Significant? – The significance here may come from
Denise’s ability to find out why Time mattered so
much to Shakespeare that he used it over and over.
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21. Research Question: How did Steinbeck’s
depiction of the Great Depression in The
Grapes of Wrath compare with historical and
personal experiences?
◦ Feasibility – Does the question allow for enough
research to partly answer the question?
◦ Clarity – what particular aspects would be important
to answering this question?
◦ Significant – Does the question have potential to
create new knowledge?
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22. Synthesis Exercise
Read the both paragraphs below. Then, write a brief synthesizes the
information into a new product reflecting your own opinion.
Practice Exercise
Write your synthesis on a separate sheet.
As was noted earlier, the majority of computer games On the issue of violence, the modern media surrounds us
produced today have violence as their principal theme. with violence. Movies such as 'The Matrix', television
Despite the growing concerns of parents and teachers in the programs such as the news, newspaper reports of sports
past decade, it would appear from my research that such as boxing, and radio dramas often involve violence. It
violence in computer games is becoming increasingly is difficult to watch TV for one evening without seeing an
realistic and explicit. We are thus faced with the familiar explosion, car chase, death or violence. Children's
question: Does playing violent computer games lead to programs are especially violent, as is shown by Tom and
aggressive behavior in young people? This is clearly a Jerry. If young children are expected to realize that it is
highly complex issue. Research conducted in the past only a cartoon, teenagers playing computer games can also
decade has revealed that young people who regularly play recognize that it's only a game.
violent computer games have a tendency to be more
aggressive than those who do not. Perhaps not surprisingly, In addition, many computer games are non-violent, for
my findings tend to support this position. (extracted from p. example, 'The Sims' is a very popular game of social
116) interaction, and football playing and management games
Walker, A. (2001). Computer games and adolescent involve almost no violence.
aggression. In N. Peters (Ed.), Research into the effects of Smith, A. J. (2003). Synthesis. Retrieved March 15, 2012
computer games (pp. 108-124). London: St Martin’s Press. from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The English
Language Centre Web site:
http://elc.polyu.edu.hk/CILL/eap/synthesis.htm
Share with the class.
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23. How would you go about synthesizing
information?
What is the key to synthesizing information?
Refine your research question to fit the
criteria of feasibility, clarity and significance.
If you think your question already meets the
criteria, explain.
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24. Rate Yourself – How would you describe your ability to write a
good research question?
Organize, synthesize, analyze and evaluate the validity
and reliability of information from multiple sources to draw
conclusions to write a good research question.
4 Student demonstrates high proficiency (ability) in organizing, synthesizing,
analyzing and evaluating the validity and reliability of information from
multiple sources to draw conclusions to write a good research question and
can do it in other classes.
3 Student demonstrates proficiency (ability) in organizing, synthesizing,
analyzing and evaluating the validity and reliability of information from
multiple sources to draw conclusions to write a good research question .
2 Student demonstrates some proficiency (ability) in organizing, synthesizing,
analyzing and evaluating the validity and reliability of information from
multiple sources to draw conclusions to write a good research question .
1 Student demonstrates no or limited proficiency (ability) in organizing,
synthesizing, analyzing and evaluating the validity and reliability of
information from multiple sources to draw conclusions to write a good
research question .
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25. Your research question.
Have note cards labeled.
** If you have had your conference, refine your
research question and try answering the research
question by synthesizing your information into a
statement of position, argument or discovery. If you
need to continue taking notes, instead, I understand.
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27. Rate Yourself – How would you describe your ability to write a
good research question?
Organize, synthesize, analyze and evaluate the validity
and reliability of information from multiple sources to draw
conclusions to take notes effectively and to write an outline.
4 Student demonstrates high proficiency (ability) in organizing, synthesizing,
analyzing and evaluating the validity and reliability of information from
multiple sources to draw conclusions to take notes effectively and to write an
outline and can do it in other classes.
3 Student demonstrates proficiency (ability) in organizing, synthesizing,
analyzing and evaluating the validity and reliability of information from
multiple sources to draw conclusions to take notes effectively and to write an
outline .
2 Student demonstrates some proficiency (ability) in organizing, synthesizing,
analyzing and evaluating the validity and reliability of information from
multiple sources to draw conclusions to take notes effectively and to write an
outline .
1 Student demonstrates no or limited proficiency (ability) in organizing,
synthesizing, analyzing and evaluating the validity and reliability of
information from multiple sources to draw conclusions to to take notes
effectively and to write an outline .
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28. 4 – I am more than confident in my ability to organize,
synthesize, analyze and evaluate the validity and reliability of
information from multiple sources to take notes effectively
and to write an outline and can do it in other classes.
3 - I am confident in my ability to collect organize,
synthesize, analyze and evaluate the validity and reliability of
information from multiple sources to take notes effectively
and to write an outline.
2 - I am a little confident in my ability to organize,
synthesize, analyze and evaluate the validity and reliability of
information from multiple sources to take notes effectively
and to write an outline.
1 - I am Not confident in my ability to organize,
synthesize, analyze and evaluate the validity and reliability of
information from multiple sources to take notes effectively
and to write an outline.
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29. http://www.polleverywhere.com/multi
ple_choice_polls/LTE0NTU2ODQyNzE
Quietly, take out your phone and send the correct code to the following number:
37607
When you are finished casting your vote, please store your phone out of view.
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30. Bell work: Explain any successes you have
had as well.
Student Interviews
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31. Term Definition
Research A formal statement of the purpose of
Question research. The research question states clearly
what the study will investigate or attempt to
prove.
Synthesize To combine so as to form a new, complex
product.
LA.1112.6.2.0 Prior Knowledge
32. As you view the following short video, please think of these questions
and try to recall the answers given.
What is a concept map?
What is the purpose of the concept map?
Activity 2 – Listen to a short video. Research Skills Video: Chapter
2: “Organizing Research by Evaluating, Selecting and Analyzing
Information.” – (5 min 18 sec). Safari Montage. This video very briefly
gives an overview of the research question, what it means to synthesize information
and the importance synthesis has to the successful research experience.
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33. Chapter 3: Research Skills: Organizing
Research by Categorizing Information (2 min
10 sec)
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34. When would you use a Cause and Effect
approach to your topic?
When would you use Contrasting Viewpoints
approach to your topic?
What is the benefit of organizing information
from weakest to the strongest?
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35. Thesis-Proof
Opinion-Reason
Problem-Solution
Topic-Aspect
Cause and Effects
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36. Sonnet
Evidence
Evidence
Central Idea
Evidence Confirming Henry
Wriothesley as the young
man in Shakespeare’s
Sonnets – Emily Madigan
Evidence Evidence
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37. How does Shakespeare’s attitude toward the Young Man compare
and contrast with his attitude toward the Dark Lady in his Dual-
Gender Sonnets? – Toni Bryant
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39. A graphic organizer that is used to compare
and contrast subjects is called a ___________.
What kind of Concept Pattern fits the
following research question? “
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40. Revise your question to fit a particular pattern
of discussion.
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41. Characteristics of the Thesis Statement
◦ Takes a stand!
◦ Inspires a reader to think “No Kidding!”
◦ Inspires a reader to want to learn more or challenge
your audience.
◦ Avoids sweeping Generalities.
◦ Appropriate for scope of paper (5 – 7 pages or
1250 to 1750 wds.)
Chapter 4: Research Skills: Organizing Research by Developing
Your Thesis (6min 13 sec)
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44. What is the process?
Preliminary Research
Writing the Research Questions
Locating Sources
Evaluating Sources
Taking Notes to Avoid Plagiarism
Preliminary Outlining
Final Outline
1st Draft w/Internal Citations and Works Cited Page
Peer Editing
Final Draft
45. What were some things that impeded your
progress in the preliminary research stage –
looking for a research question?
How did you resolve these things?
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