SI+Phase+I

**Phase I research requirements:** The purpose of phase I is to find out as much as you can about the problems and background associated with your issue. You will then select from a list of project options to share your knowledge with others.

__Phase I Research Requirements:__


 * At least __40 pieces of information__ are gathered regarding problems with your SI.
 * Each note is labeled as DQ, S, or P
 * **All** information (with the exception of statistics) is in your own words
 * Each source is clearly identified above the notes from that source.
 * **Each source and the information from that source should be a different  color. **
 * **At least** __five__ different sources are __utilized__ and have the MLA formatted citation shown (minimum of 5 sources, no more than 2 Internet sources) - //Explanation: You have notes from 5 different sources//

**Phase I project options: SELECT ONE**

**// Option #1 //**: Brochure - completed in Pages (Phase II will be an iMovie)
__// To submit your brochure: //__
 * 1) Creative front page with a creative title
 * 2) At least five informational paragraphs of information
 * Each paragraph must have at least one internal citation
 * At least 4 different sources must be used
 * 1) Three to five graphics on the brochure related to the issue
 * Graphics within the brochure (not the cover page) may not be larger than 1/3 of a brochure page
 * 1) Works Cited page accompanying the brochure—to be completed in Microsoft Word and submitted at the same time as the brochure.
 * 1) // Save as username.brochure. //
 * 2) // Save your Works Cited as username.workscited1.doc //
 * 3) // Create a folder on your desktop and name it username.brochure1 //
 * 4) // Place both your brochure and your Works Cited in the folder. //
 * 5) // Submit the folder to my hand-in folder for your period. //



**// Option #2 //**: Cover page and lead story for a newsletter - completed in Pages
__// To submit your newsletter // : __ 
 * 1) Creative front cover page
 * Creative title to your newsletter (hint: your topic should not be the title of your newsletter)
 * Headlines of what’s to come inside your newsletter (think about front covers of magazines)
 * 1) One feature article covering all the essential points regarding the problems with your issue
 * Must include a creative title
 * Article should be equivalent to about 5 paragraphs of information
 * 1) At least 4 different sources must be cited throughout and your article must have at least 5 internal citations.
 * 2) Two to four graphics (not including what you put on the newsletter’s cover page)
 * 3) Works Cited page—**to be completed in pages**. Should appear under your cover page and feature article
 * 1) // Save your newsletter as username.newsletter1 //
 * 2) // Submit your newsletter to my hand-in folder for your period. //

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">**// Option #3 //**: Site homepage and one additional page - completed in iWeb (preferred) or Webs
__// To submit your iWeb: //__ __// To submit your Webs: //__ <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">
 * 1) Background of issue presented in a meaningful way (you want to draw attention to your site)
 * 2) At least 5 informational paragraphs
 * Each paragraph must have at least one internal citation
 * At least 4 different sources must be used
 * 1) Pages are visually appealing and all space is used effectively
 * 2) Graphics are used effectively, are directly related to the issue, and enhance the overall look of the page
 * 3) Works Cited Link (linked as a new page, not a subpage)
 * 4) Begin a useful links page. Include at least three working links and have a brief explanation for each one (2-4 sentences)
 * 1) // Create a folder on your desktop and title it username.iweb1 //
 * 2) // Click on the site name (top left corner of navigation) //
 * 3) // Pull down the menu for Publish To and select Local Folder //
 * 4) // Site Name: Name your site Your Name and Your Topic (Example: Kate-Homelessness) //
 * 5) // Under folder location: Choose the folder you created on your deskop. //
 * 6) // On the bottom left, select the green, up arrow that says Publish Site. //
 * 7) // Submit the folder from your desktop into my hand-in folder for your period. //
 * 1) // Publish your website. //
 * 2) // Send an email to //bdetwiler@cysd.k12.pa.us
 * 3) // In the subject line, write Phase I Website. //
 * 4) // Place the link to your website in the body of the email. //