Guidelines and Requirements

Topic

Select from a list of topics or choose your own topic (must be approved by teacher). Be sure to choose a topic that interests you so that you enjoy the process.

Format

The research assignment is made up of 3 parts and each part will receive a separate grade:

• Research Notes - 30 points

• Research Paper in MLA format (including Works Cited page) - 45 points

• Presentation (key facts and personal reflection) - 20 points

Research Notes - Due Monday, April 30

• Bullets with key words and phrases in your own words
• Record your notes on paper or digital document provided by teacher

Research Paper (5 paragraphs) - Due Tuesday, May 8 / 9 (6-1)

• Introduction: Includes background and general information about the topic and a thesis statement introducing your three subtopic paragraphs.
• Subtopics: Three paragraphs each with a topic and concluding sentence.
• Conclusion / Significance: Restate your thesis with mention of the significance. Why is your topic important? How did it impact Greek life? Did it impact the modern world? If so, how?

Presentation - Due Tuesday, May 8 / 9 (6-1)

• Two-slide Presentation - Google Slides, Keynote, Powerpoint, Prezi, etc.
  • Slide 1 - an image and important / interesting facts
  • Slide 2 - personal reflection on the process - one success and one area for improvement
• 1 minute presentation to class

Sources

You are required to use five sources for your research paper (they will all be listed on your Works Cited page).

• Print - book or magazine (from public or SD library) - at least one

• Online - use Ancient Greece sites from SD Library Ancient Civilizations page- at least one

Note: Random Google searches are discouraged….first try to use the provided links. Wikipedia may not be used as a source on your Works Cited page, but it would be a good page to review for general background information as you start researching your topic.

Citing your Sources

You are required to keep track of your sources (content and images) and include a Works Cited page. We will work on this in class; be sure to keep track of your sources as you do your research. Here’s a guide: Works Cited/Bibliography Link.

Timeline

April 18/19: Ancient Greece Research Assignment introduced (choose your top 3 topics)

April 19/20: Research topic drawing - familiarize yourself with your topic

April 24-27: Research topic in class

April 30: Research Notes Due

April 30 - May 4: Write paragraphs and complete Works Cited page in class

May 7: Create short presentation and finish final touches on research paper

May 8/9 (6-1): Research Paper due - One-minute class presentations

May 10 (6-3) /11: Greek Symposium and celebration in class - more information to come

May 16: Legion of Honor Field Trip - Past and Present - looking for parent chaperones

Ancient Greece Research Assignment Rubrics

Note-taking ____/30 (Classwork and Homework)

	10	8.5	7	5
Format	Notes are recorded and organized in the notes document using bullets & short phrases in student’s own words	Notes are mostly organized in the document with bullets and short phrases often in student’s own words.	Some notes are recorded, but do not follow the format.	Notes are incomplete.
Source Use and Citations	Suggested internet links, videos and books are used and recorded.	Usually able to use suggested internet links to find information.	Occasionally able to use suggested internet links to find information.	Never uses suggested internet links to find information.
Content	Notes include several pieces of information and examples for each subtopic.	Notes include two pieces of information and examples for each subtopic.	Notes include one piece of information and few examples for each subtopic.	Notes are incomplete.

Written Paragraphs ____/45 (Assessments and Projects)

	15	13	11	8
Written Format	Paragraphs are completed using the required format. The information is accurate and written in the student's own words.	Paragraphs mostly reflect the required format and are written in the student’s own words.	Paragraphs somewhat reflect the required format, and are .	Paragraphs are incomplete and do not follow the format.
Quality of Information	Information clearly relates to main topic and subtopics. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.	Information mostly relates to main topic and subtopics. It includes some supporting details and/or examples.	Information some- what relates to the main topic and subtopics. Few details and/or examples are given.	Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.
Works Cited Page	All required sources have been used and are clearly documented in the required format.	All required sources have been used and are mostly documented in the required format.	Most required sources have been used but do not follow required format.	Some sources included but not accurately formatted.

Presentation ____/20 (Assessments and Projects)

	5	4	3	2
Prepared- ness	Student is completely pre- pared and has clearly rehearsed.	Student seems mostly prepared but needed more rehearsal.	Student is somewhat prepared.	Student is unprepared to present.
Posture and Eye Contact	Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Makes eye contact with audience	Stands up straight and makes eye contact with audience.	Lacks	Slouches and/or does not make eye contact.
Slides	Presentation slides are complete with significant content and visual.	Presentation slides are mostly complete with content and visual.	Slides have a visual and some information.	The slides are incomplete.
Listens to Other Presen- tations	Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements.	Listens intently but makes one or two distracting noises or movements.	Sometimes does not appear to be listening but is not distracting.	Does not appear to be listening and distracts others.