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=8th Grade Geology Research Project = You are about to begin a research project that __all__ eighth graders must complete. This project covers many aspects of geology. Geology is a large part of our science class. You will have a choice about what specific topic you will investigate (see: //Topic List// page, right-hand side of screen). We hope to instill life long research skills you will take with you to the high school. Mr. Harriman and Ms. Abbene

You will be spending **8 class days** going through the research process. You will choose a specific topic, conduct the research and create a document that demonstrates your research (8 day schedule: right-hand side of screen).

**Project Due Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2010**
Working Bibliography Due Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010**
 * Note Sheet Due Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010

//**Questions? Email Ms. Abbene laura.abbene@hanovernorwichschools.org**//

You will learn how to choose authoritative sources, take notes and synthesize the notes into a coherent document.

__The sources you will use:__ -Books and encyclopedias -Online subscription encyclopedias (not Wikipedia) -Online periodical indexes (EBSCO: Student Research Center) -Internet sources (authoritative sources only)

The **final product will be a HANDOUT** (see below for specifications), very similar to one a teacher would give you in class. It must **include a complete BIBLIOGRAPHY**. You will be graded on the research process as well as the final product.  __**SPECIFICATIONS FOR SCIENCE HANDOUT**__ -One side of a 8.5" x 11" page (your choice of format) -Title at the top in **bold,** with your name in a smaller font size -**Four** questions in **bold:** Qs. #1: What is "your topic" and why is "your topic" important?" (definition and description) Qs. #2: What does "your scientist" do and how do/does that work relate to "your topic?" Qs. #3: Your choice Qs. #4: Your choice -Bullets: information presented in order of importance. facts in phrase form-- NO SENTENCES Number of facts varies depending on length of notes (goal: 10 notes per question) -Quotes must have in-text citation; sample (Carter, 14) -Four graphics