Project+Citizen

=2011- Project Citizen= survey link from 12/12/11 class: http://www.accesscable.net/~infopoll/tips.htm

This link includes rubric, information for a graphic organizer and a sample paper all given in paper packet form in class.

Preliminary Research Presentation Information: Infographic Rubric (prezi or gpresentation) due Friday, December 2. https://docs.google.com/a/nssd112.org/document/d/1g7hC6XgOa19oH4pQUjw5MgKG1HP8ubeesUY4D5JZ6WQ/edit

THIS IS THE RUBRIC COPIED BELOW!!! Purpose: Visually and orally present preliminary research to help classmates decide on Project Citizen topic for the class.

Some great tips for designing infographics:
 * Keep it simple! Don’t try to do too much in one picture.
 * Decide on a color scheme.
 * Research some great facts and statistics.
 * Think of it as a visual essay: ensure your arguments hold and are relevant.
 * Remember that it’s all about quickly conveying the meaning behind complex data.
 * Draw conclusions.
 * Reference your facts in the infographic.
 * Include your URL so people can be sure who made it.

Rubric: Infographic- Project Citizen Preliminary Research

Excellent – 4 Good – 3 Satisfactory – 2 Needs Improvement - 1

Subject Knowledge Subject knowledge and name of problem is evident throughout the project. All information is clear, appropriate, and correct.

4 3 2 1 Information <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Information from article on problem, possible, solutions, interviews, perceptions of problem. Includes interesting or representative quotes.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">4 3 2 1

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Presentation includes the following: <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Explanation of the information is displayed, your group’s opinions about the existence of any public policy triggering mechanisms i.e. does the problem have scope, intensity, duration? Are there resources available to devote to a policy to solve this problem?

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">4 3 2 1 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Conclusion <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Concluding statement that suggests why or why not you believe that this is a viable and intriguing PC topic.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">4 3 2 1 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Organization <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The sequence of information is logical and intuitive. Menus and paths to all information are clear and direct. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">4 3 2 1

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Originality <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The project shows significant evidence of originality and inventiveness. The majority of the content and many of the ideas are fresh, original, and inventive.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">4 3 2 1

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Citing Sources <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">All sources are properly cited.

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=Project Citizen 2010= Tips for making your presentation: @http://spyrestudios.com/the-anatomy-of-an-infographic-5-steps-to-create-a-powerful-visual/ @http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/awesome-free-tools-infographics/

Links to use:

<span style="background-color: #eceff5; color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue','Nimbus Sans L',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">What you need to know for the __11/14 Public Policy Quiz:__ <span style="background-color: #eceff5; color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue','Nimbus Sans L',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">1. Know the definition of public policy. <span style="background-color: #eceff5; color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue','Nimbus Sans L',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">2. Know the difference between public policy solutions and non-public policy solutions. <span style="background-color: #eceff5; color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue','Nimbus Sans L',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3. Be able to state and clearly explain at least two public policies that affect your daily life.

Module for public policy 11/7/11 class: http://congress.indiana.edu/e-learning-module-the-impact-congress

April 6 Here are directions on how to embed videos into PowerPoint if you choose to add a video. @http://savetube.com/
 * During class time the following will be expected...
 * Share PPT with Ms. Howell before dress rehearsal time Thurs., even if not completely done
 * Use checklist provided from March 21 to put all work in class binder and with table of contents
 * Make notecards and practice what you will say with your group members
 * These grades will be included in your Qtr. 4 grade: participation points from April 6 on, group work grade, Final binder/PPT grade and final assessment.

March 21 Here are the final checklists for the binder/PPT presentations:

March 14 How to make a graph from survey results Create a Graph

March 9 Guides for interviews, phone calls and emails March 7 Weekly Work Introduction: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">During Project Citizen, you will be learning about public policy and develop an understanding of how citizens can affect positive change in their communities. Your class will choose a topic of study or "problem." Members of your class will eventually be assigned to one of four groups: Problem, Alternative Policies, Class Policy or Action Plan. Each group will contribute to a class portfolio which consists of a 20-slide PowerPoint and a documentation binder.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Project Citizen concludes with a mock legislative hearing where you will present your work to a panel of judges. The judges will evaluate the projects and select one to be presented at a regional showcase* and go on to the Illinois Project Citizen Showcase in Springfield, IL.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> *The class which attends the regional showcase will also create a 4-panel visual display.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> Good luck! Have fun!

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Directions for research from the IMC: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">1. Go to the Edgewood website/click on IMC or Destiny 2. Under "General Reference," use all of the following instead of "googling" your topic:
 * Citation Machine- for putting your research article in correct MLA citation
 * EBSCO
 * GALE- particularly "opposing viewpoints"