Advanced Algebra & Statistics FINAL PROJECT

The Project:

-The project will consist of a 3-5 page paper and a classroom presentation of at least 5 minutes.
-Please provide an outline by Monday May 31st
-You must use credible sources
-Please make the projects interesting and fun!
-The projects will be presented in class the week of June 6

What is a credible source?


Welcome to the Library!!!

You have been given the task to search for and find sources of information to use for your paper and report.

The guidelines for this project are listed above. You will need to create a citation page for all the sources you used for this project.

Why is Wikipedia not a credible source?
Wikipedia, although entertaining and informative cannot be used as a source because the text is changeable by anyone who wants to change it. So although it could contain good information it is not a credible source.
10 reasons to just say no

What is a credible source?
Im glad you asked!!
Criteria to evaluate web sources
There are different types of sources (see guidelines) one type of source you may encounter is a Primary Document or Primary Source - here is the definitionWhat is a Scholarly article or an Academic Journal article?

The following are links you will find helpful to locate information on your topic

Gale Student Resources
This database contains many articles on the subjects you are researching - note what type of source it is - there are reference sources, magazine and newspaper articles and academic journals articles.

Wolfram Mathworld
You can search by keyword on this website or use the links to find information.

Encyclopedia.com

LibraryThinkquest

Julius Caesar Research Paper

You will be writing a paper on a topic about William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar.

Requirements:
Your paper should include; an introduction, at least 3 body paragraphs and a conclusion.
The paper needs to be a minimum of 3 pages typed.
Work Cited page - you will use NoodleTools in the library to create your bibliography
You must include one secondary source
Please include 2 quotations from the play and 2 quotations from the secondary source

Topic 1
It has been said that "Deceit wears the garb of innocence" After considering the meaning of the quotation, qrite a critical analysis focsing on what causes the downfall of Caesar and the downfall of Brutus. For example, both characted are betrayed by individuals who wear the mask of friendship. Therefore, although Caesar and Brutus' lives end differently, both of their downfalls were caused by betrayal. Explain their downfall and the effects of their downfalls by backing up assertions with evidence from the text and a secondary source as support.

Topic 2
The role of superstition, omens and fate throughout the work, play a significant part to the play as a whole. Shakespeare incorporated superstition into his work in order to reflect the times in which Julius Caesar lived. Research the role of superstition in Rome and connect your research to the characters' responses to omens that occurred in the play. Again, use evidence from the text and a secondary source as support.

Topic 3
Explain the juxtaposition of Brutus and Antony's speeches. These funeral speeches are presented in the play to purposely be contrasted. What is the significance of this, and what do we learn about their character through the speech? Again, use evidence from the text and a secondary source as support.

Noodletools



Literature Resource Center

Preventable Diseases.......

You will research and explore a preventable disease. This disease must be caused by someone's unhealthy eating habits.

Complete the following questions:::

What are the warning signs of this disease?
What can cause this disease?
What are some foods that cause this disease?
What foods prevent the onset of this disease?
Plan 3 meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) and one snack that will prevent someone from developing this preventable disease.

Preventable Diseases:

High Blood Pressure, Hypertension
High Blood Cholesterol
Diabetes Type 2
Congestive Heast Failure
Heart Disease
Stroke
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disorders
Osteoarthritis
Some Types of Cancer
Complications of Pregnancy
Poor Female Reproductive Health
Bladder Control Problems
Psychological Disorders


Use the following links to research your disease:

A Healthy Me Website

CDC

World Health Organization

SENIOR ENGLISH PROJECT

The purpose of the Senior English Project is to enable students to effect change in our community.

Please complete the following:

1- Proposal for the research paper
2- Interview with a person(s) involved or affected by the issue
3- 3-5 page research paper that examines a school-related issue and proposes a solution
4- 5-7 minute multi-media presentation


Possible Topics:

teen pregnancy ~ cell phone distraction
violence in school ~ class size
medical issues ~ self-selection vs. tracking
lack of school spirit ~ self-segregation
gangs ~ racism
homophobia ~ promiscuity
open campus ~ lack of parental involvement
vandalism ~ lack of technology(functioning tech)
theft ~ truancy
class disruption ~ structural design of the building
poverty-related issues ~ curriculum


To be successful with this project, you will need 3 credible sources. Please visit the following links to locate sources.

Opposing Viewpoints Database

Gale Student Resources in Context