Research Camp Objectives, Requirements and Final Project

Toni Anaya

1 Research Camp Objectives, Requirements and Final Project

Toni Anaya

Introduction to Libraries and Project Production for Research Camp

Research Camp Objectives

- At the end of the camp you should be able to:
  - Identify different types of information resources needed for college-level research
  - Develop an effective search strategy to locate relevant information sources.
  - Evaluate and select appropriate information sources for your research.
  - Understand how to document your research.

Daily Schedule

Wednesday, June 5

1:30-4:30 pm	Camp hours
1:30-1:45 pm	Welcome and Introduction
1:45-2:15 pm	Module 1: The Heart of Research: Asking Interesting Questions– Identify the characteristics of an interesting research question. Develop (or rework) an interesting research question on your chosen subject.
2:15-2:25 pm	Break
2:25-2:45 pm	Module 2. Developing good search strategies and database introduction Identifying keywords Overview of NebraskAccess and Google Scholar Locate & save two scholarly articles, Download as PDFs and EMAIL THEM TO YOURSELF
2:45-3:15 pm	Individual work time Rework Research Questions Locate & save two scholarly articles- NebraskAccess and Google Scholar Download as PDFs and EMAIL THEM TO YOURSELF

3:15- 3:45 pm	Module 3, : Reading and Evaluating sources Reading with a Purpose: SQ3R (Scan, Question, Read, Respond, Review) Activity: Mapping the article Analyze at least two SCHOLARLY articles based on your research question using the “Scholarship as Conversation” sheet.
3:45- 4:20 pm	Individual work time Locate & save two scholarly articles- NebraskAccess and Google Scholar Download as PDFs and EMAIL THEM TO YOURSELF
4:20- 4:30 pm	Wrap-up and questions

Thursday, June 6


9:00 am-9:15 am Schedule- & Camp Deliverables Overview.

9:15 am-9:45 am	Module 4: Putting the Pieces Together: Writing the Abstract, Identifying Key Points and Conclusions
9:50-10:20 am	Individual work time Read Sources Write an abstract for your presentation Identify and write 3-4 key points related to your research question Write a conclusion Create a poster and submit using the link below
Break – 10:20-10:30
10:30-12:25 pm	Presentation tips & Module 5 Review of final project and intro to Google Slides and PowerPoint Individual work time Read Sources Write an abstract for your presentation Identify and write 3-4 key points related to your research question Write a conclusion
Lunch Break 12:30-1:30 pm
1:30- 4:00 pm	Individual work time Write an abstract for your presentation Identify and write 3-4 key points related to your research question Write a conclusion Create a poster and submit it using the link below

Poster Submission DUE BY 4PM

Submit your summer poster using the link below:
https://forms.gle/yY6Cq7W7e4rEg21d6

Friday, June 7

9:30 am-12:00 pm

Poster Presentations

Pope Edwards in rooms 115, 118, 312, 313

Teachers College 139

Research Camp Project Requirements

Complete pre-evaluation assessment
Develop a unique research question based on their topic
Locate two articles that provide you with a good overview of your topic
Analyze at least two SCHOLARLY articles based on your research question using the “Scholarship as Conversation” sheet.
Individually create an abstract, identify key points, and a conclusion based on your research
Create final project
Complete post-evaluation assessment

Final Project

Individuals will prepare a poster on their topic in the form of one slide created in Google Slides or PowerPoint and will deliver a 2-3-minute presentation of their findings at the end of the camp.

The presentation must contain the following required elements:

Title (you can be creative)
Name

School
An abstract including a research question
Key points or important facts from your article(s)
A conclusion and future research topics
Work cited list in MLA format

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Introduction to Libraries and Project Production for Research Camp

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