Assignment: Science Research Project

Purpose

This project helps you:

• Explore new perspectives from recent scientific research
• Practice synthesizing two sourcesmaking new knowledge by comparing and analyzing ideas across them
• Communicate scientific ideas in a format appropriate for a popular, general audience

Source & Format Requirements

• Choose 2 sources from your Annotated Bibliography based on what you found most interesting.
• Your final project must follow APA style:
• In-text citations throughout
• APA-formatted Reference page

How to Complete This Assignment

Step 1: Choose Your Sources

Pick two (2) articles from your Annotated Bibliography that share a common theme, contrast in a meaningful way, or raise important questions.

Step 2: Analyze & Synthesize

Reread both articles and your own annotations. Ask:

• Whats the big idea or theme they both relate to?
• How do the authors approach it differently?
• What can I teach my audience by putting them in conversation?

C) Traditional Essay + Infographic

• Write a 34 page APA-style essay with:
• Title page and References page
• Bolded subheadings to organize the sections
• Create a 1-page original
• that:
• Presents relevant data or ideas visually
• Simplifies complex information for a general audience
• Can be made in Canva, Piktochart, Venngage, etc.
• Is originaldo not use someone elses design

Project Content Checklist

Make sure your project answers questions like:

• What did these studies reveal? What surprised you?
• Where do your sources agree, disagree, or explore different angles?
• What limitations do the studies have? How do they affect the results?
• Why do these findings matter? What are the broader implications?
• What future research would you like to see?