EBOLA PROJECT

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EBOLA PROJECT
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You have now been exposed to the truths
about the deadly Ebola Virus.
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Your mission is to select a question
inspired by the bookThe Hot ZoneBy Richard
Preston
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Tasks

• Choose a question that interests you and NOT one
  that is easily answered within the text.
• Use a spider chart to create at least five
  questions youd really liked answered about
  Ebola.
• Establish one question from the five that you
  will use for your projects focus.
• NO ONE QUESTION SHOULD BE THE SAME.
• Determine from where and how you will get your
  information that will answer you research
  question.
• Get the answer, if possible.

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Action-Research Journal

• Otherwise known as an I-Search because it is
  about the search you are taking.

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Within this Action-Research Journal, you will
need to keep track of everything you do, think,
read and find. You will receive a folder to help
you organize your material. Include any material
which will be of use to you for your project.
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This part of the project is about uncovering
information.

• If this leads you to other questions, dont be
  surprised.
• This project is about the process and steps to
  answering research questions.
• ALL of this gathered documentation is part of
  your projects grade.

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You will have three weeks to work on this project.

• WEEK 1
• Determine your research question.
• Begin gathering information relating to your
  question.
• Put all documentation in your action-research
  journal.

• WEEK 2
• Build a solid foundation of information.
• Continue to search different avenues to find
  answers.
• Continue documentations.

• WEEK 3
• Put your projects in order and communicate
  findings.
• Develop/Edit/Finalize your research papers.

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Format of Final Draft
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• Your final draft should not be shorter than two
  pages and no longer than five.
• Papers should be fully typed in 12 font and
  double-spaced.
• You will need to use your best Standard Written
  English and your work must be revised to final
  draft form.
• Two pictures relating to your topic should be
  included and explained.(Pictures not included in
  two page minimum.) Use the proper method of
  documentation and include a Bibliography at the
  end of your report. Use the MLA format of
  documentation.

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GRADES
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Your grade will be based on the
thoroughness,thoughtfulness and effort that you
put into your project.

• ADisplays a detailed knowledge of subject.
  Presents a clear and precise position, thesis or
  focus. 2 pictures and 2 fully developed pages.

• BDisplays knowledge of subject. Presents a
  recognizable position, thesis, or focus. Contains
  ideas that are usually clear and fully developed.

• CDisplays some info. Of subject. Ignores
  critical pieces. Presents a focus with
  inconsistencies within shorter versions of
  length. Contains some unimportant ideas/details.

• DMisinterprets info. About subject. Does not
  have focus. Includes too little or off topic
  details. Does not contain minimal lengths.

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There are two main portions that make up your
over-all grade.

• Action-Research Journal must be decorated on its
  front cover and include all worksheets, notes,
  print-outs along with other related material.
• 50 of over-all grade

• Actual written response to posed question.
• 50 of over-all grade

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This is high level analysis, synthesis and
problem solving. You will be expected to read
deeply into your topic and use the internet to
find the most current information available. To
get you started, here are a few websites (many
many more exist)
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Ebola Websites

• www.mindspring.com/cinque/ebola
• www.cdc.gov/ncidsd/dvrd/spb/mnpages/dispages/ebola
  
• www.bocklabs.wisc.edu/eov-ebola
• www.sciam.com/explorations/082696explorations
• www.health.go.ug/ebola_outbreak
• //allafrica.com/stories/printable/20010200306

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QUICK RUNDOWN OF EXPECTATIONS

• 1. Choose a question about the Ebola Virus to
  research.
• 2. Research the question using all types of
  resources.
• 3. Document all steps of research and put items
  into action-research journal.
• 4. Compose a minimum 2 page typed report in MLA
  format.
• 5. Include at least 2 related and explained
  pictures within your report.

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• 6. Direct yourself in a wonderful research
  experience.
• 7. Have fun!
• 8. Learn something new and interesting!
• 9. Give it your best!
• 10. Allow yourself to investigate.
• ?? Good luck!???