AA+Unit+Research+Project

=Research Project Instructions=

We have been studying the richness of African American history, but there are still some amazing stories out there waiting to be told. Prepare to dive into the art of storytelling. Your team will become an expert on your chosen topic and then tell their story using a program called PhotoStory. Your final products, when put together, will timeline the many stories of struggle, determination, perseverance, and triumph that characterizes this history. There are two stages to this final project.

Stage One
//Research and Step-Up writing// 1. Open a NoodleBib list named after your topic. Share the list with your partner. 2. Complete your research graphic organizers using the resources provided. 3. Cite all sources properly using NoodleBib. 4. Decide what key events, key people, etc. your team will use to tell the story of your topic. Think...what is the story we want to tell? 5. Develop a writing piece (typed) in the STEP-UP method, based on your research, that tells the story of your topic. 6. Highlight your final revised and edited writing piece in the Step-Up method.
 * **NOTE**: //Check your facts!// The accuracy of your facts and clarity of your writing is extremely important. Be sure to double-check the accuracy of your research.
 * This STEP-UP piece will become the script for your PhotoStory later. Be sure to revise it to make it as interesting and descriptive as possible.
 * As you know, **plagiarism will not be tolerated** and will result in an automatic "F". Be sure to retell your story in your own words.

Stage Two
1. Open a folder on your //h-drive// named after your topic. You will save your photos/images here. 2. Using a variety of on-line resources, select photos/images that complement/support your step-up script. For your photostory, expect to select approximately 15-20 photos/images. Feel free to use more if necessary. 3. In NoodleBib, generate a citation for each photo/image you use. All images **must be cited** if they are used. 4. Open PhotoStory, create new story named after your topic, import your images, and begin ordering them in sequence. Your Step-Up writing piece will help determine the order. 5. Copy and paste your Step-Up sentences onto the images you want to narrate. 6. When your photos/images have your narration all arranged, record your narration. Add transition effects on your photos/images. 7. Add a title page and works cited page to our photostory. 8. Select music (if you desire) to accompany your photostory. 9. Save your project and share with everyone!
 * **NOTE:** Photos/images must be carefully selected. Use only those that help tell and enhance your story. They must match your writing.