1. 11-05-15 Goals: Understand the assignment for Paper 5. Understand the concept of “research.” Begin thinking about topics for Paper 5. Research

5. Write a paper of at least 1200 words in which you explain what "the experts" are saying about a topic that is currently in the news and is open to multiple interpretations. You must cite at least six published sources, at least three of which must be available in hard-copy publications, and you must use in-text citations and a Works Cited page in accordance with MLA conventions. Your goal is simply to inform me of the variety of views currently being expressed, not to make an argument about a particular position or view. Understanding the Assignment

6. Write a paper of at least 1200 words in which you explain what "the experts" are saying about a topic that is currently in the news and is open to multiple interpretations. You must cite at least six published sources, at least three of which must be available in hard-copy publications, and you must use in-text citations and a Works Cited page in accordance with MLA conventions. Your goal is simply to inform me of the variety of views currently being expressed, not to make an argument about a particular position or view. Understanding the Assignment

7. Write a paper of at least 1200 words in which you explain what "the experts" are saying about a topic that is currently in the news and is open to multiple interpretations. You must cite at least six published sources, at least three of which must be available in hard-copy publications, and you must use in-text citations and a Works Cited page in accordance with MLA conventions. Your goal is simply to inform me of the variety of views currently being expressed, not to make an argument about a particular position or view. Understanding the Assignment

8. Write a paper of at least 1200 words in which you explain what "the experts" are saying about a topic that is currently in the news and is open to multiple interpretations. You must cite at least six published sources, at least three of which must be available in hard-copy publications, and you must use in-text citations and a Works Cited page in accordance with MLA conventions. Your goal is simply to inform me of the variety of views currently being expressed, not to make an argument about a particular position or view. Understanding the Assignment

9. Write a paper of at least 1200 words in which you explain what "the experts" are saying about a topic that is currently in the news and is open to multiple interpretations. You must cite at least six published sources, at least three of which must be available in hard-copy publications, and you must use in-text citations and a Works Cited page in accordance with MLA conventions. Your goal is simply to inform me of the variety of views currently being expressed, not to make an argument about a particular position or view. Understanding the Assignment

10. Write a paper of at least 1200 words in which you explain what "the experts" are saying about a topic that is currently in the news and is open to multiple interpretations. You must cite at least six published sources, at least three of which must be available in hard-copy publications, and you must use in-text citations and a Works Cited page in accordance with MLA conventions. Your goal is simply to inform me of the variety of views currently being expressed, not to make an argument about a particular position or view. Understanding the Assignment Questions about the assignment for Paper 5?

11. Research Research is “more than finding sources. Doing research means learning about something you want to know more about. It means finding out what’s been said about the topic, listening in on a larger conversation (where you will no doubt encounter many varying viewpoints) – and then, when you write about that topic, adding your own ideas to that conversation.” from “Starting Your Research” (page 329)

12. Research Research is not… …finding sources to confirm what you already think. …using the first several items that come up on Google. …finding “just enough” to meet the word count. Research is… …actively looking for different perspectives. …evaluating the credibility of your sources. …acknowledging possible bias in your sources. …finding more than you can possibly include in your paper.

13. Research newspapers, magazines, blogs, tabloids, gossip, click-bait scholarly, college-appropriate sources

14. “what the experts are saying”

15. Possible topics to consider: BADM: Global effects of China’s economy; Greece & the Euro BIOL: Science and politics of climate change CHEM: Regulating recreational/medical marijuana CIVL: What to do about crumbling infrastructure (dams, bridges) CRMJ: Body cameras for police; influence of phone videos CSCI: Creating artificial intelligence ELEC: Future of solar/wind energy HESS: Safety advancements in sports (pro/college/high school) MLTY: Next-generation weapons/tactics; how big is big enough? PHYS: What we’ve learned from the Mars Exploration Rovers PSCI: Future of terrorism/counter-terrorism; Middle East politics What other topics might be of potential interest to you?

16. Possible topics to consider: BADM: Global effects of China’s economy; Greece & the Euro BIOL: Science and politics of climate change CHEM: Regulating recreational/medical marijuana CIVL: What to do about crumbling infrastructure (dams, bridges) CRMJ: Body cameras for police; influence of phone videos CSCI: Creating artificial intelligence ELEC: Future of solar/wind energy HESS: Safety advancements in sports (pro/college/high school) MLTY: Next-generation weapons/tactics; how big is big enough? PHYS: What we’ve learned from the Mars Exploration Rovers PSCI: Future of terrorism/counter-terrorism; Middle East politics What other topics might be of potential interest to you? Pick a topic Ask some questions Look for answers (What are “the experts” saying?)

17. For next time: Read Chapters 18 & 21 in your textbook. (To get ahead, read 22 & 23 as well.) Begin deciding on a topic and refining a question.