The main emphasis of Language 2101 is on the process of writing a research paper within the context of the writing model process (choosing a topic, defining a topic, finding a recording source, condensing material, organizing and sorting material, writing the paper, footnotes and bibliography). The students will locate information about their local community and present it in a coherent report. The students will consult a number of sources including the Internet, personal interviews, newspapers, encyclopedias and periodicals. The final product will be presented in the form of a HTML document and linked to the school web page at www.k12.nf.ca/pearce/community.htm

   Curriculum Connections

Curriculum Area:

The Community Studies Project fulfills one of the three research paper requirements for Language 2101

Learning Outcomes:

The student(s) will:
• research a topic of local historical interest
  
• become familiar with the history of their local community through various sources such as:
  1. newspaper articles
  2. personal interviews
  3. periodicals
  4. the Internet
  5. textbooks
• narrow the general subject to a topic
• compile a bibliography of sources
• take usable notes, from sources
• evaluate sources bring used
• make a tentative outline and sort, select, and organize material
• digest the material, and work subsequent ideas into the paper
• write a rough draft
• revise writing to eliminate errors in mechanics, spelling, punctuation, usage appropriateness, syntax, and to improve clarity and style
• use the Internet (World Wide Web) in the presentation of the report

Intended Learning Outcomes for Technology Education: Students will learn to:

• use the Internet for research
  1. use the World Wide Web (WWW) to search historical sites
     
  2. use Telnet to access public and university libraries and databases
     
  3. use E-mail to communicate with individuals knowledgeable of local history
     
• use application software (e.g. word processing programs such as WordPerfect 8.0)
  
• use web authoring programs (e.g. HTML Editor)
  
• use File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to transfer web pages to their local Internet Service Provider (ISP)
  

The STELLAR Schools Internet connection will enable students to access a wealth of resources and experts that will help them in their fact finding mission.

Other resources used in this project include: WordPerfect 8.0, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Telnet, WS-FTP, HTML Editor, Hotmail and the Pearce Regional High School Homepage.

   Evaluation

Evaluation will be a continuous process that will consider both the process and the final product. The Community Studies web page will include a feedback form so students can receive input on their work from all visitors to the site. Each student will be assigned an e-mail account on Hotmail, so all feedback will be sent to their own individual accounts.