#56 Research (Model Assembly Component 4)

 

Description: Students collect and maintain research on their own bill topic as well as other topics in order to effectively argue their cases during the four-day simulation.
	Preparation Section: Must be complete for assessment	S	T	R
	·       Students will show evidence of the working bibliography and the printed sources at every research check ·       During the final day of the simulation in West Covina, students will need to bring their completed folder.  It is due on December 15th at   3:00 PM prior to leaving the West Covina Chambers.
	Content
	Required number of sources per student: Dates Articles Blurbs Books Interviews Encyclopedia Audio-Visual Oct. 28 2 Open Open Open 1 Open Nov. 18 3 Open Open Open Open Open Dec. 13 3 Open Open Open Open Open Dec. 16 (28 Total)** 20* 4* Open 1* 1 2* *  In addition to sources counted during research check, additional notes for independent research of 12 articles, 4 statistical blurbs (ESA worksheet), an interview (Discovering Constituents component), and 2 audio-visual sources are required. ** Students are expected to research sources on their own in between class research checks.  A good rule of thumb is that for each research check, 3-4 articles should be read independently in the following week. Folder should include: ·       Table of contents ·       Working bibliography ·       All margin-noted research in order listed in the working bibliography ·       Minimum of five speeches ·       Additional notes On December 16th, at I-Poly, each senior will be meeting with their committee teacher for  the exit interview. Grading Criteria ·       Number/quality of sources ·       Margin noted articles ·       Working bibliography
	Discussion Questions ·       What is the most important source you have for your bill and why? ·       What is the most important source you have for another bill and why? ·       What makes an expert an expert and why?
	Technical
	·       Margin note any information you read to show evidence you read it, and include it in your research ·       Organize your folder ·       Document research in working bibliography according to MLA specifications