Research Unit 2015 Presearch
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Welcome to the Research Unit!PLEASE SIT AT THE SHORT DESKS.
YOU WILL NEED YOUR RESEARCH BINDER AND SOMETHING TO WRITE WITH.
It will take some effort… Bring your RESEARCH BINDER to class everyday and file you
papers consistently.
You will be using at least 9 different resources to build your knowledge on both sides of the debate.
You will be strengthening reading and notetaking skills while learning about a current difficult situation.
You will be strengthening your outlining and critical thinking skills.
You will be writing a persuasive essay.
You will be working as a team to debate one side of the resolution.
You will be learning about a good research process.
Persistent effort drives success
Top advice from last year…
Don’t procrastinate… “Whatever you do, don’t procrastinate!” Jack Clarey “Use all your time given in class.” Natalie Yee “Finish your work as soon as possible.” Kelli Hines “Never procrastinate on the assignments.” Duke Ballard “Don’t leave it to the last minute.” Bella Blount “Don’t procrastinate! It will end up coming to haunt you!” Henry
Jacobs
The Resolution
The United States government should prioritize reducing carbon emissions over economic growth.
Presearch Activity:
What do you know about
carbon emissions and global warming?
What questions do you have about carbon emissions and
global warming?
What do you know about the current state of
the US economy?
What questions do you have about the
current state of the US
economy?
GDP = Is basically how much money was being made in the United States in a given year
(Izzo, Wall Street Journal)
For Homework Do the online Research Process Tutorial. Find it on the 7th grade research unit LibGuide: http://
libguides.smes.org/7thGradeResearch
At the end there is a quiz. Please sign your first name, last name and your teacher and block before you submit. Example: Thomas Hughes McMahon A