1. 1 POB Student Mini-Research SIRS Issues Researcher Presentation Template

2. Key Words Here are a few key words to remember while the presentation occurs. Here are a few key words to remember while the presentation occurs. Take a moment to write these words down on a sheet of paper. Take a moment to write these words down on a sheet of paper. Listen for these words as the slides are presented. Listen for these words as the slides are presented. Catalog, Dewey Decimal, Call Number, Data Base (list examples), List best places to find resources (articles and books) for research. 2

3. Library Website Library Catalog POB home page 3

4. 4 Student Instructions Delete both the SIRS Title slide and this instruction slide after completing these steps 1.After selecting a topic, research and select 4-5 resources for your PowerPoint presentation 2.Copy and paste the best and most relevant information and their citations from these resources to a Word document 3.Ask your teacher to approve and sign your printed Summary 4.Use your Summary to copy and paste information and citations into this presentation template 5.Use this template to outline your report to the audience 6.Add interesting oral explanations for each item you list on each side of the issue (don’t read each bullet) 7.Add sound, graphics, and video if appropriate

5. 5 Type the Title of the Leading Issue in This Space Insert a relevant picture in this space Student’s Name Date of Presentation Name of course/teacher Student’s Statement of Position on the issue (Favor or Oppose)

6. 6 Type the Title of the Leading Issue in This Space Write a bulleted factual summary of your Leading Issue in this space to provide your audience with background information about your topic. 1.Point 1 2.Point 2 3.Point 3 Delete instructions in red italics after typing in your information and insert any relevant graphic, chart, video, or audio clip

7. 7 Who Supports (PRO) This Leading Issue and Why? Copy and Paste at least 3 FACTS from your Draft Summary into this section 1.Fact 1 2.Fact 2 3.Fact 3 Copy and Paste at least 3 EXPERT OPINIONS from the Draft Summary into this section 1. Opinion 1 2. Opinion 2 3. Opinion 3 FACTSFACTS OPINIONSOPINIONS Delete instructions in red italics after typing in your information

8. 8 Who Opposes (CON) This Leading Issue and Why? Copy and Paste at least 3 facts from the Summary document into this section 1. Fact 1 2. Fact 2 3. Fact 3 Copy and Paste at least 2 EXPERT OPINIONS from your Summary document into this section 1.Opinion 1 2.Opinion 2 3.Opinion 3 FACTSFACTS OPINIONSOPINIONS

9. 9 My Opinion on Leading Issue Topic Opinion #1: Facts to Support My Opinion: 1. 2. 3.

10. 10 My Opinion on Leading Issue Topic Opinion #2: Facts to Support My Opinion: 1. 2. 3.

11. 11 My Opinion on Leading Issue Topic Opinion #3: Facts to Support My Opinion: 1. 2. 3.

12. 12 SIRS Citations That Support the Issue--PRO SIRS Citations That Oppose the Issue--CON 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. Go back and delete instructions in red italics after typing in your information