Outlines of Research Papers Are Due October 31st

Example of Outlines:

I.  Abstract (You will not have anything listed here because this is a summary of your paper.)

II.  Body of Paper
      a.  Introduction:  Introduce topic, what the paper is going to be about, why you chose this topic,
           why is this topic important or interesting?

III.  Body of Paper
       a.  First main point with three details
       b.  Second main point with three details
       c.  Third main point with three details

IV.  Conclusion  (You will not have anything listed here because this is a summary of your paper.)


Be very brief with your details.  This is only meant as an overview of what your paper will be about.

Assignment	Due Date
Hand in a TOPIC for approval	10/24/2012
Outline ·        Consists of main ideas you want to include in your paper	10/31/2012
Introduction ·        Introduce topic ·        What the paper is going to be about ·        Why you selected this topic ·        Why is this topic interesting or important?   1st Paragraph of research paper (following the outline) ·        Facts and important information	11/05/2012
2nd and 3rd paragraph of research paper (following the outline) ·        Facts and important information   Conclusion ·        Summary of what you learned	11/09/2012
Abstract ·        250 word summary of research paper ·        This project is about…. ·        This project will describe…. ·        This project will show…. ·        Further, the project will show…. ·        In addition, it will explain…. ·        Information for this project was secured…. ·        This project intends to demonstrate….	11/15/2012
Develop Display Board (complete this on your own; DO NOT hand in)	11/19/2012
Plan layout for display board (complete this on your own; DO NOT hand in)	11/19/2012
Plan a creative student made model  (complete this on your own; DO NOT hand in)	11/26/2012
Display board, research paper, model brought into school	12/06/2012

SOCIAL STUDIES FAIR PROJECTS TIME!!!

Social Studies Fair Projects are due Friday, December 6th.  All students need to begin working on their project ASAP. 

REMEMBER:  This year the Social Studies and Science Fair projects are due around the same time.  Topics for your projects need to be submitted by Wednesday, October 24th.  Here are several sites that you can review to help you choose your subject matter:

Social Studies Fair Project Ideas

http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/northwst/news/0506/ssfair/index.asp

http://www.gcss.net/2011fairwinners.htm

http://grantcountyschools.com/grant5/social_studies_fair_topics_and_r.htm

http://www.questgarden.com/83/76/2/090620213015/process.htm

Civil War

Immigration



Mahatma Gandhi

Roaring 20s