PROJECT FRAMEWORK

MARIEMONT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
PROJECT FRAMEWORK

MARIEMONT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

PROJECT FRAMEWORK

GRADE: 9th

SCHOOL: Mariemont High School

TEACHER NAMES: Mr. Kerr, Mr. Vanags

SUBJECT AREA(S): World History I

2007-2008

LINK TO PROJECT ON LIBRARY WEB PAGE: http://www.mariemontschools.org/hslibrary/PROJECTS/SOCIALSTUDIES/WHI/worldhistory_i.php

LINK TO IL SKILLS S&S GRADE BY GRADE: http://doc.mariemontschools.org/dscgi/ds.py/View/Collection-119

PROJECT TITLE	Comparative Research Paper


PROJECT BEGINS/QRTR	4^th Quarter



PROJECT ENDS/QRTR	4th Quarter



PROJECT DESCRIPTION	Students are to select a topic from the “web” of topics provided in the paper packet and construct a comparative research paper comparing the significance of their topic of ancient history, to that of modern society.



ESSENTIAL QUESTION	How does a specific aspect of an ancient society compare to the same of modern society?



GUIDELINES	Typed, Double-spaced, 12 font, four pages in length, cover page and works cited.



TIMELINE	See handout



FORMAT	Typed, Double-spaced, 12 font, four pages in length, cover page and works cited.



WRITING SKILLS	Use of grade appropriate grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.



INTRODUCE

REINFORCE	Grade appropriate grammar, spelling, and sentence structure in addition to exhibiting comparative skills.



INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS



INTRODUCE	Advanced Google search skills, advanced Boolean searching

REINFORCE	How to develop and use a “Works Cited” page, internal citations, and an operational outline.



TECHNOLOGY LITERACY SKILLS

INTRODUCE	Advanced Google search skills, advanced Boolean searching

REINFORCE	Evaluating websites and using various databases available to the students.



CRITICAL THINKING	Students are to analyze, evaluate, and apply information relevant to their research topic.



RUBRICS/ ASSESSMENT	General Items: /5 Paper is neatly typed, margins are neat, and the paper is stapled in the upper left-hand corner. /5 Title page contains title, name, period, and date. /5 Title clearly reflects topic of paper. /5 Author explains new or unusual terminology. /5 Author avoids the use of inappropriate language throughout the paper. /10 Evidence is current and appropriate to the topic. /10 Paper demonstrates significant research on the part of the author. /10 Overall, the paper is clearly organized and well written. /55 General Items Comparative Research Paper: /10 Thesis statement is clearly stated— reader has no doubt about the paper’s subject matter. /15 Internal citations are included where needed. /10 Internal citations are properly formatted according to MLA guidelines. /15 Thesis statement is convincingly supported. /20 Explanation of the topic is clear, concise and well-documented. /20 Paper contains adequate background information about the topic of research. /10 Geographic analysis of the issue is clear and complete. /15 Conclusion/Summary is written effectively. /115 Comparative Research Paper Works Cited Page /5 Properly headed with the words “Works Cited” centered on the page and all citations properly positioned on the page. Citations are properly alphabetized. /5 Contains only citations referred to in the body of the paper. /5 Contains adequate number of citations. /5 Contains adequate number of online sources. /30 Works Cited Page /200 Comparative Research Paper



TEACHER RESOURCES



STUDENT RESOURCES	Books, magazine/journal articles, properly identified web sites.



NOTES/COMMENTS