s^4-super summer science search contest study session #3 2016: how to write your report
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S^4 SUPER SUMMER SCIENCE SEARCHSTUDY SESSION #3Sponsored by: Cupertino Library Foundation
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Welcome!
● Hold on to your ticket for the prize drawing
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INTRODUCING RUSSELL LEE
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From Research to Report
Research is like gathering the pieces of a puzzle
Writing is like putting the puzzle together
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Report Structure
What is the problem or issue?What are the consequences if it is not solved?What is the solution you are proposing?How will this solution solve the problem?Why is this the best solution?What is the plan for implementing this solution?What are the obstacles?If you can’t answer… do more research!
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Workshop Part 1Exercise
Your issue is affordable rental housingYour solution is micro apartmentsYou have completed your researchIt’s time to write your report!
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Workshop Part 2Exercise
Write one to two sentences for each:What is the problem or issue?What are the consequences if not solved?What is the solution you are proposing?How will this solution solve the problem?
Write no more than eight sentences total
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Report Fundamentals
StructureClarityEasy to readInterestingPersuasiveCorrect format (MLA), grammar, spellingBe fun and creative!
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Best practices
Get an editorHave others critique your workRead it out loudThe best writing… is re-writingMake it simpler and clearer… and then go back and make it simpler and clearer
Be original, fun and creativeIt can always be better!
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It will be worth it!
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BREAK
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MENTORING TIME
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You must be registered by June 30 to be eligible to win!
ALL team members must be registered. If you are not registered, you cannot collect a prize if your team wins.
REMEMBER!
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You must have a Santa Clara County Library Card
You need 3 references from SCCL databases
You must use MLA formatting
REMEMBER!
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KEY DATES: -July 1: Link to entry form emailed to registered contestantsJuly 9: Study Session #4, 3-5 p.m. -July 23: Study Session #5-July 30: Contest entries due by 11:59 P.M. PDT-August 7*: Winners are notified-August 13, 2-4 p.m.: Awards and Celebration*This date is subject to change
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AWARDS CELEBRATION
● Top 15 Teams invited● Every team has an opportunity to present● More info to come
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Important resources: WWW.CUPERTINO LIBRARYFOUNDATION.ORGhttps://www.facebook.com/S4Contesthttps://twitter.com/S4CLF
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Drawing!
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fun Quiz time!!
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THANK YOU! SEE YOU JULY 9!
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