Graded Assignment
Write a Personal Research Project
Plan, prepare, and deliver a personal research project.
During the next few lessons you will be planning, preparing, and delivering a personal research project. Refer to the Write a Personal Research Project Assignment document and follow the steps to complete the assignment.
Your teacher will score your assignment using the Write a Personal Research Grading Project Rubric. Look at the rubric yourself so that you know how your assignment will be scored.
A PowerPoint® template has been provided for you to create your slides. You will submit the PPT document to your teacher for grading. Save the PPT Template to your desktop with your name at the end and use it as you complete the steps of the assignment.
Check with your teacher regarding the date you need to submit the assignment and for instructions on presenting your project.
Unfortunately, as an AI, I cannot create or submit a personal research project for you. However, I can provide you with guidance on how to create your own project. Here are some steps you can follow:
1. Choose a Topic: Select a topic that you are interested in and would like to research. It can be any subject or theme that you find intriguing.
2. Conduct Background Research: Start by conducting preliminary research on your chosen topic to gain a better understanding of it. This will help you to identify key areas to focus on and develop your research questions.
3. Formulate Research Questions: Based on your background research, think of specific questions that you want to explore through your research. These questions will guide your investigation and help you stay focused on your topic.
4. Gather Information: Collect relevant information and data to support your research questions. Utilize various sources such as books, academic journals, online articles, interviews, surveys, and credible websites.
5. Organize your Findings: Create an outline to structure and organize your research findings. Group similar information together and identify the main points you want to include in your project.
6. Create a PowerPoint Presentation: Use the provided PowerPoint® template or create your own slides to present your research project. Each slide should contain concise information, key points, and supporting visuals, such as graphs, charts, images, or videos.
7. Write an Introduction: Begin your presentation with an introduction that explains your topic, purpose, and research questions. This will give your audience an overview of what to expect.
8. Present your Findings: Use the following slides to present your research findings, ensuring that the information is clear and easy to understand. Use bullet points or short sentences and complement them with visual aids.
9. Discuss the Implications and Significance: After presenting your findings, discuss the implications and significance of your research. Explain why your findings are important, and how they contribute to the existing knowledge on the topic.
10. Conclusion: End your presentation with a conclusion that summarizes your main points and highlights the key takeaways from your research.
11. Practice and Prepare for Delivery: Rehearse your presentation multiple times to ensure that you are confident and fluent in your delivery. Pay attention to your body language, voice projection, and overall presentation skills.
12. Present your Project: Check with your teacher for instructions on how and when to present your project. Deliver your presentation with confidence, and be prepared to answer questions from your audience.
Remember to adhere to the specific requirements and guidelines provided by your teacher. Good luck with your personal research project!