The best way to really do research is to find a topic that can grab your eyes
not a topic you may already know alot about. For example the topic I chose for
my senior project was cosmetic sugery in which I really know much about other
than every celebrity in Holly wood have some type of sugery done to them and
that is what really made me want to look more in to it. The hard part to writing
and finding research is not understanding what you are looking for . There should
be questions that you have in order to make your research easier to find. Therefore
you should go in to doing research with a open mind and time because that is what
you need to complete that assignment.
While doing your search there are just little things you can use so that
way you won't have to go back for important information. For example window box
notes is good to use for facts, dates,connection and names. Also, having about three
windowa pulled up on your computer. However, using other methods that may work
for you because every method may not work for every one as it work for me. There fore
you should always ahve question written .
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Panther Country 2010 4H English: 2 Paragraph summery for senior p.
Panther Country 2010 4H English: 2 Paragraph summery for senior p.
This senior project is not what I thought it would be. I'm thinking that its going to be easy but comes to find out that its not at all. I have to do things on this project that I didn't do be for like the job part that we have to do you have to act like you want a job and you have to make sure you have a resume and ect. Its all new to me but I'll get though it I know I will. I like to do research on things that I like to do so that's a good thing about the project. I'm doing my project on culinary arts. I love to cook so I want to learn more about it like where is the best college to go to for culinary arts and What is the history of culinary arts ect. But wants I get though this project it will help me a lot when I get out there in the big world.If I need help with something I can ask my mom to help me and my teachers. It seems like its taking so long for this project to get done because I have other things to do in different class and I'm trying to put them all together and its not working. My mane thing is getting this project done because I don't want this to hold me back from my others class and also I can't get out of this school.
This senior project is not what I thought it would be. I'm thinking that its going to be easy but comes to find out that its not at all. I have to do things on this project that I didn't do be for like the job part that we have to do you have to act like you want a job and you have to make sure you have a resume and ect. Its all new to me but I'll get though it I know I will. I like to do research on things that I like to do so that's a good thing about the project. I'm doing my project on culinary arts. I love to cook so I want to learn more about it like where is the best college to go to for culinary arts and What is the history of culinary arts ect. But wants I get though this project it will help me a lot when I get out there in the big world.If I need help with something I can ask my mom to help me and my teachers. It seems like its taking so long for this project to get done because I have other things to do in different class and I'm trying to put them all together and its not working. My mane thing is getting this project done because I don't want this to hold me back from my others class and also I can't get out of this school.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
2 summary assignment
The key to writing is to find a topic that you are passionate about. While researching a topic don't just research one topic, but a variety of topics. Its good to have a variety of topics handy, just in case you get in a sticky situation with the first one, at least you will have a second alternative.It's always good to have a back up plan.
When doing a research the best method to use is the window box notes. Once you get used to the process it become a constant thing you do when ever doing a research. It's like the method gets attached to you, you do it until you end up doing it in your sleep. I first learned about the window box notes from my English 4 Honors teacher. Every one has a different way of formatting it, just use which ever format you understand.
1. Are there any specific format you should use when researching?
2. When researching how do you know if you have sufficient information or not?
3. When doing a projec, is research the only core element that should be considered?
When doing a research the best method to use is the window box notes. Once you get used to the process it become a constant thing you do when ever doing a research. It's like the method gets attached to you, you do it until you end up doing it in your sleep. I first learned about the window box notes from my English 4 Honors teacher. Every one has a different way of formatting it, just use which ever format you understand.
1. Are there any specific format you should use when researching?
2. When researching how do you know if you have sufficient information or not?
3. When doing a projec, is research the only core element that should be considered?
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
2 paragraph on writing and research
In fact a way to do research is to find an idea, name, a date, something to start you off. When doing that you look it up in books, internet, or you could ask someone about your idea. Next after doing that you jot down notes, and you write down your thoughts on paper so you can get a mental picture in your head. Your idea is the most critical aspect of your research. It not only organizes the material you are presenting, it also focuses your research efforts.
From my point of view its the facts that support your argument. Make sure you have found out in any academics have made similar arguments and acknowledge them when writing your essay. If they say things, which don't which don't support your argument, say why these statement are either wrong or not applicable in the circumstances. Last you summarize your arguments. Also you can end with an example, or a quote which sums up your argument.
1) How can people do research easier?
2) What can I do to make my research good?
3) Is it possible to have perfect research?
From my point of view its the facts that support your argument. Make sure you have found out in any academics have made similar arguments and acknowledge them when writing your essay. If they say things, which don't which don't support your argument, say why these statement are either wrong or not applicable in the circumstances. Last you summarize your arguments. Also you can end with an example, or a quote which sums up your argument.
1) How can people do research easier?
2) What can I do to make my research good?
3) Is it possible to have perfect research?
2 Paragraph summery for senior p.
Well generally I believe that you should choose a topic that grabs your attention, but at the same time something you don't know about. For an example for my topic I chose to do something around the field that interests me the most, Psychology. Psychology is the major that I want to take up when i get to college, therefore I figure that although I know what a psychologist does. I don't know some other important things about this field. Since Psychology was such a broad topic i had to break it down into a smaller element. So that's exactly what I did, so i chose to look up the the different disorders of adolescences.
The next step is to map out my K.W.L. What I already knew about that particular topic, what I wanted to know and at the end of all my research everything that I learned. Once my thesis statement is chosen, something that's going to grab the readers attention. I can get to writing my research paper, and it will not be as hard because I have mapped out everything that i want to know and what i already know. Make sure that all of you sources are listed such as books, human beings, Internet, and whatever primary, or secondary sources that you have used.
The next step is to map out my K.W.L. What I already knew about that particular topic, what I wanted to know and at the end of all my research everything that I learned. Once my thesis statement is chosen, something that's going to grab the readers attention. I can get to writing my research paper, and it will not be as hard because I have mapped out everything that i want to know and what i already know. Make sure that all of you sources are listed such as books, human beings, Internet, and whatever primary, or secondary sources that you have used.
Monday, December 21, 2009
2 paragraph summary on research and writing
The best way to tackle your research is to write about something that you are most interested in . A reason to why you would want to do that is because you will have more things to write about and you won't worry about how many pages your teacher wants you to write. Your thesis statement should grab your reader's attention whenever you're writing a research. One way to get information is by including yourself as a source using your own life experiences. Make sure that your writing is suitable for all ages.
For questions I can't really think because they have been answered, but I will ask them anyway..
- What are some ways that I can research my topic?
- Why should I include a thesis statement in my research?
- How can I find the perfect topic, if I'm interested in more than one thing?
- Will the grade I get on my research affect my overall grade?
- How do I properly cite text notes?
- What is the limit of pages to have?
- What is the format for a research paper to be in?
Saturday, December 19, 2009
NY Times
Please read the article I posted in the Linked Up section of the blog. It will let you know what you need to do in order to be accepted to an Ivy League institution of higher learning. I want you there -- all of us at "The Castle" want you to be able to compete in this competitive world. Get the edge -- do your work, do more than your share. Show up for school - everyday. Do better than your best -- Be a Scholar!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Due on Tuesday at Midnight
Research and writing are both intellectual processes. You begin by asking questions, then search for answers, sometimes you find them, and in the finding (or not finding)answers you discover new questions to be answered. Writers move in a similar cyclical pattern, from planning what they will write, to composing, to evaluating what they have written and then back again to making new plans for revising their work. Research paper writing interconnects these processes. There is much to be gained by encouraging the interaction of researching and writing from the very beginning. Research writing is the ongoing search for better questions, better answers, and better ways to communicate found answers.
Have fun -- and do your research!
Please note that you must read the 2 websites that have been added to the links section of your blog. Write a 2 paragraph summary after having used window-box notes to gather information. Please be sure to include several questions you have after reading the sites. Ask someone to read your response before posting. I will grade for 1 - capitalization; 2 - three questions included in your response; 3 - vary word choices.
Have fun -- and do your research!
Please note that you must read the 2 websites that have been added to the links section of your blog. Write a 2 paragraph summary after having used window-box notes to gather information. Please be sure to include several questions you have after reading the sites. Ask someone to read your response before posting. I will grade for 1 - capitalization; 2 - three questions included in your response; 3 - vary word choices.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
PA Governors Schools - I can help you apply!
Applications are currently being accepted for two of the former Pennsylvania Governor’s Schools, the PA School for Global Entrepreneurship at Lehigh University and the University of Pittsburgh Health Career Scholars Academy. Applications for both programs are due by the 2nd week of February, 2010.
The newly named PA School for Global Entrepreneurship (PGSE) will be offered June 27 through July 31, 2010, and is the same in content, length and selectivity as the former Governor’s School program. Last year, 63 Pennsylvania students and 13 international students participated in the 2009 PSGE
program. PSGE students will attend sessions on topics pertaining to entrepreneurship, global networking, team building, project management, leadership and working in a culturally diverse environment. All students will attend core courses, as well as have the option to select elective courses each week. Entrepreneurial exchanges with leaders from business, industry,government,education and the non-profit community will be a part of each weekly
schedule,as will entrepreneurial excursions to local sites of interest including field trips to New York City, Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
Working in teams according to skill and interest areas, students are assigned to a real-world company where they will spend one day per week on a project and problem-solving for that organization. Students prepare a formal marketing or business plan and presentation for the company executives.
The University of Pittsburgh Health Career Scholars Academy is four weeks in length (June 27- July 24, 2010), but has also maintained the same content and selectivity as the former Governor’s School. The program accepts 110 high school juniors who are introduced to the world of health care.
The curriculum exposes students to the wide range of careers in scientific research, mental health, public health, social work, primary care, and
rehabilitation, to name a few. Twice during the program, participants are randomly matched with practicing health care professionals for a job
shadow experience.
Held in the summer, both programs are residential, with students living in college dormitories on the university campuses. Program fees include all
housing,meals, tuition, course materials, and field trips.
Applications and further information on the Global Entrepreneurship program can be found at www.iacocca-lehigh.org, on the High School program link. For specific questions, please contact Trisha Alexy,Director, at tsa2@lehigh.edu.
For applications and further information on the Health Career Scholars Academy, visit the www.hcsa.pitt.edu website or contact Karen Narkevic, Director, at narkevickd@upmc.edu.
The newly named PA School for Global Entrepreneurship (PGSE) will be offered June 27 through July 31, 2010, and is the same in content, length and selectivity as the former Governor’s School program. Last year, 63 Pennsylvania students and 13 international students participated in the 2009 PSGE
program. PSGE students will attend sessions on topics pertaining to entrepreneurship, global networking, team building, project management, leadership and working in a culturally diverse environment. All students will attend core courses, as well as have the option to select elective courses each week. Entrepreneurial exchanges with leaders from business, industry,government,education and the non-profit community will be a part of each weekly
schedule,as will entrepreneurial excursions to local sites of interest including field trips to New York City, Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
Working in teams according to skill and interest areas, students are assigned to a real-world company where they will spend one day per week on a project and problem-solving for that organization. Students prepare a formal marketing or business plan and presentation for the company executives.
The University of Pittsburgh Health Career Scholars Academy is four weeks in length (June 27- July 24, 2010), but has also maintained the same content and selectivity as the former Governor’s School. The program accepts 110 high school juniors who are introduced to the world of health care.
The curriculum exposes students to the wide range of careers in scientific research, mental health, public health, social work, primary care, and
rehabilitation, to name a few. Twice during the program, participants are randomly matched with practicing health care professionals for a job
shadow experience.
Held in the summer, both programs are residential, with students living in college dormitories on the university campuses. Program fees include all
housing,meals, tuition, course materials, and field trips.
Applications and further information on the Global Entrepreneurship program can be found at www.iacocca-lehigh.org, on the High School program link. For specific questions, please contact Trisha Alexy,Director, at tsa2@lehigh.edu.
For applications and further information on the Health Career Scholars Academy, visit the www.hcsa.pitt.edu website or contact Karen Narkevic, Director, at narkevickd@upmc.edu.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
school is like prison
school is where i have to go early in the morning until 2:45 in the afternoon. school is like a prison cell, once you go to it you never want to go back. we are searched from head to toes like prisoners because the school district are enforcing new laws every year which seems like every minute.
Rushing to get to school early in the morning is meaningless, once you get to school they cram you up through one door because our school is too poor to afford new metal detectors. It seems like our metal detectors are broke every day. If the metal detector are not broke then the i.d swipe in machine is having some technical difficulty. getting through the swipe in machine is not the only issue that is a disgrace, but walking through the metal detectors. When you walk through and you beep they make you get your belonging and go to the end of the line. what a disgrace huh, if that's not disgraceful enough if you beep for the second time they search you by patting your boding from head to toes like you are some criminal. at times i feel disrespected.
So inconsiderate are certain teachers they don't understand that the process of entering the school is like going through hell. To make thing worse they get all up in your space and nag at you about being late and what not. What is ridicules is that they give us unnecessary detentions which most of us don't even attend. If we don't go, they threaten us with suspension. I say its a waste of their time, because there is way they can keep track of every student due to the fact there aren't enough worker. The detention lounge is this ridicules place where they torture us for 30 minutes and let us go. Sitting in detention is like isolation from any living thing.they categorize us by grades. We are advised to close our mouths and be quite or else our detention will be increased. sometimes i feel trapped, and its like the only way out is through an education. Getting an education means sitting my butt in class and listening to my teachers even if it kills me.
THIS IS MY EVERY DAY TRAGEDY OF A SCHOOL ON TOP OFF THE HILL.
Rushing to get to school early in the morning is meaningless, once you get to school they cram you up through one door because our school is too poor to afford new metal detectors. It seems like our metal detectors are broke every day. If the metal detector are not broke then the i.d swipe in machine is having some technical difficulty. getting through the swipe in machine is not the only issue that is a disgrace, but walking through the metal detectors. When you walk through and you beep they make you get your belonging and go to the end of the line. what a disgrace huh, if that's not disgraceful enough if you beep for the second time they search you by patting your boding from head to toes like you are some criminal. at times i feel disrespected.
So inconsiderate are certain teachers they don't understand that the process of entering the school is like going through hell. To make thing worse they get all up in your space and nag at you about being late and what not. What is ridicules is that they give us unnecessary detentions which most of us don't even attend. If we don't go, they threaten us with suspension. I say its a waste of their time, because there is way they can keep track of every student due to the fact there aren't enough worker. The detention lounge is this ridicules place where they torture us for 30 minutes and let us go. Sitting in detention is like isolation from any living thing.they categorize us by grades. We are advised to close our mouths and be quite or else our detention will be increased. sometimes i feel trapped, and its like the only way out is through an education. Getting an education means sitting my butt in class and listening to my teachers even if it kills me.
THIS IS MY EVERY DAY TRAGEDY OF A SCHOOL ON TOP OFF THE HILL.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Panther Country 2010 4H English: Education vs the streets
Panther Country 2010 4H English: Education vs the streets
Education is everything you need to survey in this world. If you don't have an education you can't get a good job, you can't get into a good college, you just be stuck. The streets can't teach you to get a job. The streets not going to pay you,really the streets don't care. Theirs book smarts and street smarts if you don't have an education life is going to be hard for you. The more education you get the higher you go in life. Theirs so many things to learn out here you better learn it while you can. The streets is not the way to live education is the key to life.
Education is everything you need to survey in this world. If you don't have an education you can't get a good job, you can't get into a good college, you just be stuck. The streets can't teach you to get a job. The streets not going to pay you,really the streets don't care. Theirs book smarts and street smarts if you don't have an education life is going to be hard for you. The more education you get the higher you go in life. Theirs so many things to learn out here you better learn it while you can. The streets is not the way to live education is the key to life.
Panther Country 2010 4H English: dreams and wishes
Panther Country 2010 4H English: dreams and wishes
My dreams and wishes is to become a good leader for others and reach my golds in life. I want to be able to go to the college that I want and learn as much as I can from school and from others things. My dream is to own my own catering business. I want to be famous from the food that I make. I want to be in magazine's and maybe write my own cook book. My wishes are to have my own family and have a nice house in a nice neighborhood. When I have all my money together I want to buy my mom a house with a pool and for her to be happy.I want to give her back what she gave to me and for other people that believed in me.
My dreams and wishes is to become a good leader for others and reach my golds in life. I want to be able to go to the college that I want and learn as much as I can from school and from others things. My dream is to own my own catering business. I want to be famous from the food that I make. I want to be in magazine's and maybe write my own cook book. My wishes are to have my own family and have a nice house in a nice neighborhood. When I have all my money together I want to buy my mom a house with a pool and for her to be happy.I want to give her back what she gave to me and for other people that believed in me.
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