Research Report. Gives you information Choose a topic Find facts from DIFFERENT sources Write in a way that gives new understanding of the topic.

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Research Report

Gives you information Choose a topic Find facts from DIFFERENT sources Write in a way that gives new understanding of the topic

It is a FORMAL PAPER!!! NO CONTRACTIONS Can’t - cannot Won’t – will not Shouldn’t – should not Couldn’t – could not I’ll – I will I’m – I am NO ABBREVIATIONS

INTRODUCTION 6-8 sentences Tell what the research is about State the topic in the TOPIC SENTENCE catch the audience’s attention Unusual fact or interesting questions

Topic Sentence Tells the reader what they will be reading about EXAMPLE Dogs Dogs are not only man’s best friend they are animals that have a lot of history Topic Sentence Starters If _______ then, Even though, Since, When

Mountain Bikers IF you enjoy a thrill, THEN mountain biking may be an excellent sport for you EVEN THOUGH mountain biking is strenuous, the excitement and scenery make up for it. SINCE there are many mountains in Colorado, mountain biking is an excellent summer sport for residents WHEN you are looking for an adventurous sport to try, consider mountain biking. EXAMPLE

BODY 3 Paragraphs 6-8 Sentences Each Facts that you found in your research Only include IMPORTANT INFORMATION Give each main idea it’s own paragraph Similar Facts grouped together

CONCLUSION 6-8 Sentences Sum up report Repeats most important information NO NEW Info Leave readers wanting to know more

How to Research (The Right Way!!)

Take notes don’t just write down facts Use MORE THAN ONE source Be organized Write down the source RIGHT AWAY Arrange Facts – putting similar things together Leave out extra Use your own words and rewrite information

Where Can I Research ? Books Magazines Internet Encyclopedia Atlas Newspapers Almanac Expert

Animal Reports & Lab Books

Birds and Mammals of Pennsylvania Ruffled Goose White – Tailed Deer Barn Swallow Eastern Chipmunk Woodchuck American Robin Bobcat Mallard Black Bear Porcupine Striped Skunk Eastern Cottontail Canada goose Little Brown Bat Ring-necked pheasants River Otter Raccoon Downy Woodpecker Flying Squirrel Muskrat Mockingbird Screech Owl Deer Mouse Wild Turkey Eastern Mole Long Tailed Weasel Red-Winged Blackbird Red fox Snowshoe hare Opossum Mink Beaver

Paragraph 2 Color Skin/Scales/Fu r/Feathers Size Unusual Details Paragraph 3 Locations Ecosystem Climate Diet Predators Prey Surprising Facts Record Breaking Statistic Unique Characteristics Paragraph 4