English+II Stations


 * Research Assignment **
 * We are beginning a research assignment in which you will be arguing "for" or "against" an issue that interests you. Click "Select a Topic" on the menu to the right, & go to the database "Opposing Viewpoints" to select a main topic. Skim a few "Featured Viewpoint Articles" or "Viewpoint Articles" to examine your stand on the issue. Then, complete the stations below: **

Station 1 - Write Your Research Question/ Essential Question: 


 * 1) Use the Brainstorming Chart on your paper to create some good, __researchable __ questions you might use for your research paper/ project.
 * 2) Circle the Research Question/ Essential Question that you think is the best.

__Station 2 - Summarizing, Paraphrasing, & Quoting (from a Video)__:
 * 1) When you take notes on a source, you will either summarize, paraphrase, or directly quote what the author is saying.
 * 2) In this instance, you are practicing all three skills by taking notes on a short video.

Station 3 - Databases: 
 * 1) Go to the GHHS website > Media Center > Media Center Databases.
 * 2) Click on Database Passwords15. When the gray box pops up, type in the secret password _.
 * 3) Go to NC WiseOwl > High School Zone > Student Research (top of menu at left).
 * 4) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 1.5;">Because you have already selected a Research Question/ Essential Question in Station 1, you only need to fill out the left-hand column on your paper.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Make sure your names are on all 3 papers & turn in!