8th+Grade+Project+Resources

 **The Assignment: **  **The Rubrics: **  ** Research Process: **
 * Research will be done at the library and in the computer lab (Room 201) during SS class.
 * You are expected to continue researching outside of class.
 * All sources are to be documented using Noodletools
 *  All notes, handouts and paperwork should be kept in your folder provided to you by your teacher

**Writing Process:** **Research Paper Timeline:** April 27th – Introduce Paper and Topics May 2nd – May 13th - Research - SS classes meet in the library and in Room 201 – the Computer Lab May 16th – May 24th – Writing and editing the research paper May 25th – 1st Draft Due in English Class <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">May 26th-27th – Washington DC Trip <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">May 30th – Memorial Day <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">May 31st – June 3rd – Individual Student Conferences in English Classes <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">June 6th – 14th – 2nd Edit, revisions, and additional information <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">June 15th – Research Paper is due. Last Day of Quarter <span style="color: #000080; font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 110%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">**Ms. Treder's PowerPoints:** <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 120%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 120%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 120%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 120%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;">**Useful Databases, Websites & Search Engines –** <span style="color: #000080; font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 120%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">** See your handout for usernames and passwords: ** <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif; font-size: 120%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> [|Gale - Student Research Center] ===<span style="color: #000080; font-family: "Times New Roman",Times,serif;"> ===
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">You will develop a thesis based on your topic and research
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10pt;">You will organize your notes
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10pt;">You will begin writing your first draft in English class