1. Research Report

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. How to Research (The Right Way!!)

10. 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

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

12. Animal Reports & Lab Books

14. 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

15. 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