8th Grade Research Project

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8th Grade Research Project

• Frequently Asked Questions

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Why do we have to select 3 subtopics?

• The 3 subtopics will help to guide your research
  and will ultimately become the body of your
  essay.
• It is important that your 3 subtopics follow a
  logical order and relate to the main topic you
  select.

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• Perhaps an outline will help
• Introduction
• Subtopic 1
• Details about 1
• Subtopic 2
• Details about 2
• Subtopic 3
• Details about 3
• Conclusion

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Topic 3 Subtopics - Example

• Topic Hidden Children During the Holocaust
• Reasons for Hiding Children
• Groups that His Children
• Famous Children from the Holocaust

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How do I research on my own?

• Visit local public library.
• Go to the Cedarbrook library during lunch and/or
  activity period.
• Search online at home (Use databases discussed in
  class.)
• Talk to one of your teachers if you need help.

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What do I do if I want to work ahead?

• Go to the 8th Grade Research Webpage
• Download any necessary forms.
• Check with your teachers if you have questions.

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How long should my essay be?

• Your essay must be 3-6 pages or 7-10 for A With
  Distinction.
• You should include the following an introduction
  paragraph, body paragraphs to answer questions,
  and a conclusion paragraph.

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Font and Margins

• Times New Roman
• 12-point Font
• Double-space
• 1 inch margins on top, bottom, and sides

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How do I save my work?

• It is strongly recommended that all students use
  GoogleDocs and NoodleTools to save your work.
• Students will create accounts for GoogleDocs and
  NoodleTools in school.
• It is also a good idea to e-mail yourself with an
  attachment or copy and paste saved work in the
  body of an e-mail.

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A With Distinction

• Students who demonstrate exemplary work on the
  research paper and who meet specific criteria
  established by the eighth grade teachers will
  achieve the status of an A With Distinction.
  For criteria, see page of 20 of the manual.
• Cedarbrook faculty and administrators will
  acknowledge students who attain this level of
  work during eighth grade graduation ceremonies.

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What happens if I turn in assignments late?

• The only assignment that will receive credit late
  is the final draft.
• You will lose 10 (5 points) for each day that
  the final draft is late.

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When are assignments due?

• As indicated on page 2 of the timeline, all
  assignments are due in the specified class at the
  beginning of that class.
• All work must be printed and ready to be
  submitted or shared through NoodleTools at the
  beginning of the class when it is due!!!
  Assignments that are not printed in advance will
  be considered late.