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Effective Strategies for Organizing Research and Final Presentation Preparation

This paper outlines the challenges faced during the writing of a research paper and proposes methods for better source organization in future assignments. It discusses the advantages of pre-chart outlines in creating structured papers and details the expectations for a synthesis paper, including literature reviews, data analysis, and final presentations. It emphasizes the importance of tailoring presentations for authentic audiences, whether through display boards or PowerPoint, while ensuring clarity and engagement. Key deadlines and milestone requirements for non-science fair students are also highlighted.

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Effective Strategies for Organizing Research and Final Presentation Preparation

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  1. February 27, 2014 Happy Belated Valentine’s Day!

  2. Outline/Paper Review • What was the greatest challenge writing the sentence outline/research paper? • In the next major assignment, what will you do to organize your sources/research to create a stronger paper? • What is your opinion of the pre-chart outline in preparing for the sentence outline/research paper?

  3. Agenda • Synthesis Paper: Literature Review Section • Data Analysis Instrument Collection • Final Presentation • Authentic Audience • Visual Display Board vs. PowerPoint • Product • Mahara Assignment (time permitting) • Quarter 3 Assignments/Seminar Dates • Email/Open Agenda

  4. Research/Synthesis Paper NON-SCIENCE FAIR STUDENTS Submit to Mentor by: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Due: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Staple in the upper left: • Research Paper Due • Works Cited • Checklist with mentor and peer signature • Rough draft from mentor • Submit to turnitin.com Submit to turnitin.com by midnight on March 19, 2014 7516631 Raider4

  5. Final Presentation (50pts) Each student will conduct a presentation for an authentic audience. Purpose of presentation: defend, solicit, teach, etc. Select an audience: judges, business, mentor, etc. Presentation visual: display board or PPT Topic: Research, product, research/product, etc. Date/Time: Consider AP’s, exams, etc. Location: Where will you present/equipment

  6. Final Presentation(50 pts) Purpose of Presentation/Authentic Audience • Explain the research/product • Mentor(s) worksite • Clients/patients: is this feasible • Solicit for research/organization • Clubs who support the mission of the product • Students/mentors participating or contributing • Educate/teach the audience • Elementary School Students • Middle School Students • High School Students • Defend research/product • Science Fair Judges • History Day Judges

  7. Final Presentation(50 pts) Presentation Visual/Topic • Visual Display Board • Small Audience • Lack of technology • Mentor/teachers can reuse the display board • Science Fair Competition • PowerPoint Presentation • Larger audience • Technology is available • Topic: Research/Product • Research/Product are both part of the presentation • Product is the primary topic of the presentation • Are the research topic and product related?

  8. Final Presentation(50 pts) Date/Time/Location • Identify Authentic Audience • Meet with the coordinator/mentor/teacher • Explain the purpose of the “Final Presentation” assignment • Discuss best practice for visual: display vs. PPT • Science Fair Students: Judges • Time/Location • Schedule at LEAST one month in advance • Final Presentation for seniors by May 2, 2014 • AP Exams: May 5-16, 2014 • Senior Exams: ? May 19-23, 2014 • Science Fair Students: MST Fair, BRSF or other

  9. Product (Final Exam) Each student will contribute to the internship field. Grading Criteria: • Originality and/or usefulness • Set and achieved objectives and goals • Outcomes reflect familiarity with subject matter • Quality of the outcome • Interest, care, task commitment and overall pride • Communication of product for an audience

  10. MaharaReminder • Metacognitive (Reflection) Paragraphs • Home Page • Research Process Page • Presentation/Product Page • Sentence Stems: • By doing this assignment I…. • Even though I found this assignment tedious, upon reflection I discovered that… • I am proud of my growth at…

  11. Assignment/Seminar Dates • Thursday, March 13, 2014 (SEMINAR CXLD) • Journals • Reflection 3.1 (display board or PowerPoint) • Final Product Proposal/Timeline • INDIVIDUAL Data Analysis & Data Collection Instruments Meetings • May be scheduled anytime between 3/5 and 3/19 • Thursday, March 20, 2014 • Literature Review • Individual Data Collection Meetings Conclude • Thursday, March 27, 2014 • Reflection 3.2 (Final Presentation Schedule) • Data Analysis • Journal Summary/Time Sheet/Mentor Evaluation

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