World Affairs Challenge Research Planning Guide

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World Affairs ChallengeResearch Planning Guide

• University of Denver
• Center For Teaching International Relations
• 2005 Global Energy

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World Affairs ChallengeThe Topic

• Choose an issue relating to the yearly theme
• Search the written Resource Guide for topics of
  interest
• Start with two or three topics then narrow down
  to one
• After you select your topic, you will need great
  depth and width of information relating to your
  topicdig deep
• Majority of your time will be spent doing
  research and your presentation is the culmination
  of your study

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World Affairs ChallengeThe Question

• Make sure your question will provide the
  framework and purpose for your research
• Create a question that is both arguable and
  relevant
• Be sure it addresses the heart of the issue
• The question should encourage inquiry-not a
  question that can be answered with yes or no
• Include important political or philosophical
  issues

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World Affairs ChallengeGuided Research
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• Who?
• Where?
• What?
• Why?
• When?
• How?

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World Affairs ChallengeWho

• Ask yourself who is involved in the selected
  topic area?
• Are there individuals or groups who base their
  research on the topic?
• Are there national or international organizations
  who deal with the topic?
• Who is trying to address the problem?
• Are there specific nations who are dealing with
  the issue?
• Who suffers or benefits?
• Do different groups have different viewpoints?

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World Affairs ChallengeWhere

• In what areas of the world is this topic a
  concern or priority?
• Are there specific nations, regions, or states
  that deal with the issue?
• Where do the funds come from to finance
  solutions?
• Where do the funds come from that finance the
  problem?

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World Affairs ChallengeWhat

• What is the issue? Define terms that may not be
  familiar or are specific to your topic.
• What causes the problem?
• What is being done to resolve the issue?
• What has been proposed or attempted in the past
  to resolve the issue?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages to
  possible solutions?
• What strategies have been successful-or
  unsuccessful?

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World Affairs ChallengeWhy

• Is the topic historically a problem? Why?
• Why is it currently a problem?
• Do people, organizations or companies deal with
  the issue? Why?
• Why is this issue a global problem?

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World Affairs ChallengeWhen

• When did the issue become a problem?
• Is the problem occurring now?
• Has this issue been a problem in the past?
• Will it be an issue in the future?
• When will a solution be feasible?

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World Affairs ChallengeHow

• How will the problem be solved?
• How has it affected the present?
• How will it affect the future?
• How does this problem affect us at the global,
  national and local levels?
• How do different cultures or people view the
  issue?
• How do international, national or local laws
  effect the problem?

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World Affairs ChallengeThe Solution
As part of the study of a global issue, it is
vital to know what can be done and what has been
successful. You should also understand that often
there is more than one perspective on a global
issue. Try to look at the problem through
different eyes (the individual, the town, the
region, the state, the corporation or
organization, the nation, the world). As
individuals we can be part of the global
solution. Research the possible solutions to the
selected issue and decide why they were or were
not successful. Analyze the solutions and then
brainstorm a list of your own possible solutions.
You may elaborate on an existing program or
create an original solution. Be prepared to
discuss and critique your solutions.
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World Affairs ChallengeFormal Presentation
Presentations Ideas

• Movie
• Point-Counterpoint/ Debate
• Press Conference
• TV/Radio Show
• Model/Product demonstration
• Talk Show
• Game Show
• Time Travel
• Case Studies

• Re-enactment
• Slide Show
• News Broadcast
• Puppet show
• Play/Skit
• Documentary
• Power Point Presentation
• Web Page
• Simulation
• Role Playing

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World Affairs ChallengeFormal Presentation
Things to do Before the Big Day

• Strengthen your research with details, examples,
  quotes, biographies, names of organizations and
  support
• Divide up the responsibilities
• Use the checklist to evaluate yourself

• Write your speech or other information on index
  cards
• Practice your presentation in front of your class
  or parents
• Have an English teacher give you feedback on your
  grammar and presentation skills
• Do a dress rehearsal

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World Affairs ChallengeChecklistUse the
following checklist to evaluate your presentation
rehearsal

• _____Do you speak loud enough to be heard by
  everyone?
• _____Do you observe the time limit?
• _____Do you rehearse and memorize your roles?
• _____Do you capture the attention of the
  audience?
• _____R u cheking spelling and grammarr four
  ritten material?

• _____Do you approach the problem on a global
  level?
• _____Do you use relevant facts?
• _____Do you propose a innovative yet reasonable
  solution?
• _____Are you creative and original in your
  presentation?

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World Affairs ChallengeWeb Resources2005
Global Energy

• University of Denver
• Center For Teaching International Relations
• Competition March 5, 2005

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World Affairs Challenge2005 Global
EnergyNon-renewableOIL

• Web-sites
• www.api.org American Petroleum Institute
• www.oil.com Oil Industry)
• www.oilonline.com Oil Industry
• www.opec.org Organization of Petroleum
  Exporting Countries
• www.envirolink.org/resource.html (Environmental
  Resources)
• www.energy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy)

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World Affairs Challenge2005 Global
EnergyNon-renewableNATURAL GAS

• Web-sites
• www.ngsa.org Natural Gas Supply Association
• www.naturalgas.org NGSAs educational
  website
• www.envirolink.org/resource.html (Environmental
  Resources)

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World Affairs Challenge2005 Global
EnergyNon-renewableCOAL

• Web-sites
• www.wci-coal.com World Coal Institute
  www.envirolink.org/resource.html (Environmental
  Resources)

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World Affairs Challenge2005 Global
EnergyRenewableHydro-Electric Power

• Web-sites
• www.tva.gov/spwer/hydro.htm (Tennessee Valley
  Authority)
• www.hydroelectric.com (HEP industry)
• www.tvakids.com/electricitiy/hydro.htm (TVA
  student website)

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World Affairs Challenge2005 Global
EnergyNon-renewableNUCLEAR POWER

• Web-sites
• www.world-nuclear.org World Nuclear
  Association
• www.iaea.org (International Atomic Energy Agency)
• www.nei.org (Nuclear Energy Institute)
• www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/basic-ref.html (Nuclear
  Regulatory Commission-Students Corner)

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World Affairs Challenge2005 Global
EnergyRenewableBIOMASS

• Web-site
• www.eere.energy.gov/redirects/biopower.html (US
  Department of Energy)

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World Affairs Challenge2005 Global
EnergyRenewableWIND

• Web-sites
• www.awea.org (American Wind Energy Association)
• www.ewea.org ( European Wind Energy Association)
• www.bwea (UK Wind Energy Association)

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World Affairs Challenge2005 Global
EnergyRenewableGEOTHERMAL

• Web-sites
• www.eere.energy.gov/RE/geothermal.html (US
  Department of Energy)
• www.geo-energy.org (Geothermal Energy
  Association)
• www.geothermal.org (Geothermal Resources
  Council)

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World Affairs Challenge2005 Global
EnergyRenewableTIDAL, WAVE AND OTEC

• Web-site
• www.eere.energy.gov/RE/ocean-tidal.html (US
  Department of Energy)

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World Affairs Challenge2005 Global
EnergySources for all Renewable Energy

• Web-sites
• www.nrel.gov (National Renewable Energy
  Laboratory)
• www.nrde.org (Natural Resources Defense Council)
• www.solstice.crest.org (Center for Renewable
  Energy and Sustainable Technology)