After you have conducted your research, prepared your note cards, and feel comfortable with your information, it is time to begin the work on your final project. No matter what format your final project is to take, it is always a good idea to prepare an outline of what you want your final research project to look like. Consider who your audience is. What is an effective manner to present your information? Have you included everything that you wanted? Have you distinguished between facts and opinion? If your project is a paper, the next step is to prepare a rough draft. If your project is some form of presentation or final product, a model of what you want your project to look like can be undertaken. Review the outline or model to decide if your project answers your research statement. Determine if your facts, ideas, and opinions support this statement. If you don't understand something, ask your teacher. When you are satisfied that these questions have been answered, it is always a good idea to ask a parent or friend to review your project. Consider the input you receive concerning your project. Read, re-read, revise, and then proofread your project. Check grammar, spelling, and if you're presenting your project, make sure it is easy to read, pleasing to the eye, and something you can be proud of. |
