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There are three parts to Step 1 - A, B, C
There are three parts to Step 1 - A, B, C
A - Get Set Up
B - Research
C- Risk/Benefit Sheet
A - Get Set Up
B - Research
C- Risk/Benefit Sheet
1A - Getting Set Up - Make a project folder in Noodle Tools
1A - Getting Set Up - Make a project folder in Noodle Tools
Background Notes Sheets - copy, then move to your Environment folder
Benefits/Risks Spreadsheet - copy, then move to your Environment folder
Claim Organizer - copy, then move to your Environment folder
Argument Notes/Focused Research - copy, then move to your Environment folder
How to Access and Make a Project in Noodle Tools
How to make a project in Noodle Tools.mp41B - Background Research
1B - Background Research
Background Research: (A Global Overview)
This research will allow you to understand the topic(s) in general. You should find lots of facts, details and descriptions of the issues.
Some questions to consider:
What is the issue? (definition, description, extent)
What are the facts, figures and statistics globally?
Where is the issue important? Why? (Africa, Asia, North America, South America)
Who does the issue affect? (positively, negatively)
Why is this important? or not?
Keep Track of your Sources in Noodle Tools. Here are the tutorials.
Developing Keywords in Research - 7 mins
Where to Search? You can use Google or any of these Databases
Where to Search? You can use Google or any of these Databases
GOOGLE: If you use Google - Remember! You need to EVALUATE the website. See tutorial above.
DATABASES: If you use a Database, you know it is accurate information from a good author. Databases can be accessed through Classlink too.
Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia
Use Britannica to get a general understanding or overview of various specific topics.
Username/Passwrod: ludlowems/bulldogs
Copy the Works Cited at the bottom of the page. Use the Copy/Paste feaqture in Noodle Tools.
Gale Databases
Gale Databases
Use GALE Databases for more focused and specific research.
Password: research
IMPORT the Works Cited into Noodle Tools
Google
Google
Use effective and various keywords.
Use your sourcing skills BEFORE reading
Cite in Noodle Tools. Enter all the necessary info.
Keep Track of your Sources in Noodle Tools. Here are the tutorials.
Helpful websites:
Electronic Devices
Mobile Phones are Good for Society (very, VERY, long article - scan through and pick the data you need)
1C -Risk/ Benefit Chart
1C -Risk/ Benefit Chart
THINK: Use your notes to complete your PRO CON Chart.
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