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 * ACIS 1 Trimester 2- Research Project**

Total 20 Mastery and 25 process points, + an additional 5 extra credit points possible as follows:

__** Points Possible **__ A **__bibliography__** citing your sources, in correct MLA or APA format. And a **__list of at least 2 websites__** that relate to your topic but that you rejected using, with a description of WHY you did not use them as sources. **5** ||||  ||   || **Past** **Present** **Future** || A timeline that focuses on their topic of choice, making sure to incorporate both the past ( **__B1.2i__** Explain the progression of ideas and explanations that leads to science theories that are part of the current scientific consensus or core knowledge. ) and the future (**__B1.2E__** Evaluate the future career and occupational prospects of science fields. ) || **Mastery 15** ||||  ||   || and contributes. || ** Process ** Graphics are used when needed to further explain a topic. Page does not look cluttered. || ** Process **
 * **Points Earned** || **Comments** ||
 * **Mastery Points** ||  || **20**
 * Mastery** ||||  ||   ||
 * **Original, intelligent wording** || The effective wiki summarizes information but never copies it! (Cite your sources and evaluate your sources.)
 * Link each source to wiki page**. || **Mastery**
 * **Timeline include:**
 * **Total Process Points** ||  || **25 Process** ||||   ||   ||
 * **Multi-sensory tools used** || The use of sound/graphics and/or video. (other multimedia) || ** Process **
 * 5 ** ||||  ||   ||
 * **A collaborative effort** || All group members have contributed. Wikis are collaborative. Each person brings their strengths
 * 5 ** ||||  ||   ||
 * **Visual Appeal** || Graphics are used as needed and add to the message. Graphics are not distracting.
 * 5** ||||  ||   ||
 * **Organization**

**Hyperlink to Sources** || A table of contents is used. Headings and underlines are used appropriately. An effective wiki hyperlinks sources and gives readers additional information about the topic. You must include a variety of hyperlinks to be considered an effective source of information. Make sure that you have checked your hyperlinks to make sure they work. Minimum of 10 hyperlinks included || ** Process **
 * 10 ** ||||  ||   ||
 * **Enrichment** ||  ||   ||||   ||   ||
 * **Optional/Enrichment** || Additional information or use of technology above and beyond what is required. || **5 e.c. possible** ||||  ||   ||
 * || **Total possible: MASTERY/20 PROCESS/25 Extra Credit/5** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||

**__How to properly cite a website according to MLA (Modern Language Association) Format:__**

Author last name/ Author first name/ Title of website/ publishing date or last revision date (if available)/ URL (web address)/ Access date (the date that you read the information)

**__Typical Example:__** Robinson, Bruce A., “End of the World Predictions”, Ontario Consultants, 22 March 2007. [] (3 February 2011).