8th grade Research

1. The Outsiders

2. Develop a research based presentation on
a popular topic from the 50’s. This
presentation will include a presentation
and a visual component.

3. The visual component should be
developed using appropriate technology
(Microsoft Power Point or Prezi).
An outline will need to be developed and
turned in. The presentation must follow the
outline.
The presentation must contain a minimum
of the following nine slides.
Each defining moment slide must discuss
a different piece of information.

4. Presentations should be based on the
information found in their research. They
need to be written and transferred to note
cards. Presenters will use notecards to
deliver information if necessary. The
written speech will be turned in at the
time of presentation.

5.  Students will be graded on the following:
 Outline of speech: Homework completion grade
 Typed copy of speech: Homework completion grade
 Visual component: Overall test grade based on the following rubric
criteria:
• Voice: Professional
• Conventions: Free of grammatical errors
• Ideas: Includes all components
• Research: Accurate research with sources cited
 Speech component: Overall test grade based on the following
rubric criteria:
• Voice: Professional
• Ideas: Logical
• Presentation: Well-rehearsed, confident, notecards used as an aid

6. Please write down your top two topics:
African American Struggle
Women’s Rights
Vietnam War in America
Teen Rebellion
The Fall of the Nuclear Family

7. Where are places that you can find
research?
What are the pros and cons of each
source?

8. Databases will be the only form of
accepted research in eighth grade.
These can be accessed through the PSMS
Library website.
Passwords for at-home access may be
found in your planner.

9. How can you organize your research and
sources?
What are the pros and cons of each
method?

10. Noodlebib is one option. You MAY use this
tool if you choose.
You may also choose to organize your
research materials in another way.
• Examples from Microsoft Word
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