6.+Research+Requirements+and+Tips

A. 4 Sources must be of written communication B. 1 Source must be video or audio
 * RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS**
 * **__Group__**: __The Group is required to use a minimum of 7 sources for the Creation of the Final Project (Podcast and Slideshow)__

 Your Sources will made recorded in an annotated bibliography using MLA format. Note on Annotations: **A minimum annotation includes the following elements 1. 1-3 Sentence Summary of information you used from the source 2. Evaluation of Source (why it was useful and credible)**

B. 1 Source must be video or audio C. At least 1 source must offer an opposing viewpoint to the majority of your research. D. 1 Source must incorporate an immigrant's point of view.
 * __Individual__: **__Each of you is expected to conduct research to share with the Group. You will investigate many sources, but you are required to evaluate and summarize SIX sources__. These sources may (and hopefully will) be used in the group's research.**
 * A. 3 Sources must be of written communication

 ** **The 6 sources must be recorded in some format. //I am attatching one such form, but you can create your own as long as it meets the following requirements. A. Gives Proper MLA Citation B.//** **//Analyzes & Evaluates Media (Lasswell Model)//** D. Summary (optional, but may help ... you decide)**
 * C. Provides 2-3 Key Points/Themes


 * RESEARCH TIPS**
 * **Be Critical and Selective:** //Don't think the first result equals the best information..//

.biz = commercial or business organization, mostly for profit .com = commercial or business organization, mostly for profit .edu = educational institution .gov = government agency .mil = U.S. department of defense - military agency .net = once for internet domains but now like a .com for commercial organizations .org = organizations, once only nonprofit organization,
 * These **definitions of web address** domain names will help you narrow down to the type of site that will be most helpful:


 * **Online Search Points:**
 * 1) **www.grokker.com -- allows you to search many databases and sites in one time (plus it categorizes search components)**
 * 2) **rollyo.com**
 * 3) **Google**
 * 4) **Proquest**
 * 5) **Wikipedia**


 * **Don't Forget to Bookmark your sites (i.e. [|del.icio.us])**


 * HELPFUL CITATION Information and Websites

[|OWL Library of Purdue]:** The best in my opinion for working with MLA, grammar help, and writing tips.

Helpful [|Citation Maker]: Step by Step and allows you to cut and paste results.

[|Bedford St. Martins Online Websites MLA Citation]: very imformative with many examples to help with online sources.