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toc = = =Rationale =

A rationale is the justification for your choice of topic in your project. A rationale is the starting place in any research project. At this point you should understand the requirements of this project, and have chosen the specific subject for your project. In short, //what is your reason for choosing this topic?// This is your space to describe, in general terms, the subject of your interview, and show how he or she represents the face of Israel in your eyes

** The following checklist may help you organize your thoughts **. **__ FAQS __** How long should the rationale be? It is hard to answer this, but I would expect it to be approximately 10-20 sentences, well-organized and divided into logical paragraphs.  Can I change it as I work on the project? Yes. A project of this length evolves as you progress. You may discover that the interview reveals information you did not know, and will cause you to change your direction slightly.
 * Your understanding of the goals of this project
 * Subject's name
 * His/her/its profession
 * His/her/its accomplishments
 * A discussion of what you hope to show about this person and organization in the course of your project
 * Your personal views on the responsibilities and values of the ideal Israeli

Sample Research Question and Rationale
This question and rationale was written by a student who participated in a previous10th grade project. More can be found in the Neveh Chana Projects menu. Clearly, yours will be different, but this will give you the idea of what I am looking for. **Research Question**: "What Rulerships did Jerusalem pass through, and how did each one affect the Jews?" **Rationale**: We chose to research the impact that different empires and rulers have had onJerusalem so that we would better understand our strong connection to the city. It is crucial for us to be able to connect to our ancestors who were exiled fromJerusalem countless times, always yearning and longing to return to the holy city. When looking atJerusalem through history, it helps us put things into perspective and realize that we are not living in this incredible land by our own merit. Rather, we are living here in the merit of all of those who never gave up hope of returning to the city of their dreams. It was not us who settled or developed the land, and it was not us who fought on the battlefields to fight and protect her. Yet, it is our responsibility to contribute and devote ourselves to the land to the best of our ability.For thousands of years,Jerusalem was under foreign control. It was destroyed, desecrated, and even turned into a place of foreign worship. We wanted to understand all of whatJerusalem has been through, and how it is possible that we are able to travel there today without even thinking twice. Learning the history will strengthen our awe and feeling of responsibility to this land that has miraculously been given to us.Identifying with the land’s history can explain of why so many peoples fight overJerusalem. The number of countries that wantJerusalem in their control is not logical. After all, why would an empire as strong asRome care about an insignificant speck on the map? Why isJerusalem more important than anywhere else? All of these questions will help us comprehend and appreciateJerusalem and our responsibility to her.

=Research Article= Choose an Israeli organization that provides support of some kind to other countries. Describe the work they do, how it helps those countries, and if applicable, how it in turn helps Israel.  **Requirements** LENGTH: Approximately 400 words SOURCES USED: At least two outside sources need to be quoted or referred to in this article. They may include original documents, interviews, internet or book research, newspaper articles, pamphlets printed by the organization. LINKS: Include links to at least two internet sites that your reader would find interesting. They should enrich your subject, or give information about a related subject. For example, "If you like Harry Potter, you will love this Hogwarts games site" GRAPHICS: At least 2 graphics that apply to your research FORMAT: MLA in-text citations with a NOTES page (instead of a bibliography) see [|www.owl.purdue] for more information.  BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION NEEDED: Title, author, copyright, page number, website and date accessed, location and date of interview. etc. as you have learned to footnote in the past.NOTE: As always, please pay careful attention to editing, paragraphs, introduction, body, conclusion etc

=Profile = <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">**Step One: PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW** <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> **Creating the environment for a quality interview is critical to the success of your project. We will break this process down into the following segments to make it work for everyone.** Brainstorming for your interview Formulating interview questions Preparing for your interview Conducting your interview Follow-up Publishing Thinking about the interview : <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Before you write interview questions, you need to brainstorm for your interview.. The first step in creating an interview is to get an angle on the person you are about to interview. Probably, you already know what this angle is; otherwise, you would not have thought of interviewing this person in the first place! So, here we go! Just start making lists of everything that comes into your mind about this person. DONT check spelling, or debate if the idea is stupid, or prioritize ideas, or or or... JUST WRITE!!! the more the better!!! **//__for example__//**: **Chani Pinani** friendly so israeli went to the chermon for the first snow last year in charge of shalva organization makes amazing burekas I want her recipe!! --- (great idea for a page) grandparents made aliya from russia in the middle of the ddd war originally lived in Metula and experienced xyz during the zzz Want her to talk about her experiences growing up in metula. and and and get the idea?? INTERVIEW Please review the online guidelines given. The links are provided below. <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Personal Inerviews as an Information Resource <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">[|Interview Tip Sheet] <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">[|Interview Assessment Form] <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> You need to have at least 20 questions. It works well to organize the questions into categories, such as: Youth Schooling Public service Profession Family life Goals and Values Pay attention to your questions to make sure they will elicit information that may be useful to you in creating your I-face profile. If the questions are too generic or specific, you will not have much to go on when you sit to write the profile. What do I mean? Non-juicy questions: How old are you? Where were you born? Where did you grow up? You have just taken 3 questions to ask basic info that the person could write on a card for you, or that you could get out of the way before interview. Juicy questions: I understand you were born in Japan. What was it like growing up as a Jew in Japan? What led to your decision to move to Israel? Get the idea?

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">**Step Two: THE INTERVIEW** <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> When your interview questions are ready, contact your subject, and set up an interview date. Allow at least an hour for the interview. <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> **Bring with you:** <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">**Visit the following sites for ideas how to conduct an inteview.**[| http://courses2.cit.cornell.edu/fit117/CP_I.htm]
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Three pens or pencils, paper and a clipboard to write on
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">A recording device fully charged – and a backup device in case one does not work.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">A friend if you need someone to work the recorder for you.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">A watch so you know how much time you have left

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> **Step Three: WRITING THE PROFILE** <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> Now you need to turn your interview into a personal profile of your subject. A profile is an article that describes a person based on a number of parameters. For this project, our parameters involve facts that show them to be typically Israeli. Certain historical information that shows how they became the fine citizens that they are is appropriate to include. Facts and philosophy that show who they are today will make up the bulk of this profile.REQUIREMENTS <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">SOURCES: <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">*BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Date and location of the interviews <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">** FAQ **** Can I use internet graphics on my page without violating copyright laws? ** Images on webpages are protected by copyright law. You can legally use images when the owner has granted permission to use. The following link will take you to sites which allow you to use their images if you give them credit and display a link to the source. http://copyrightfriendly.wikispaces.com/
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Completed interview of Israeli
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Rough Draft
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Final Draft
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Length: about 500 words
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">3 photos of subject and his/her environs
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Interview with subject
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Interview with acquaintances of the subject
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Articles, books, about the person

= Personal Connection = <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14.66px; text-align: left;">This section of your project provides you with an opportunity to express your thoughts about what you have learned about the face of Israel in a creative manner. At this point, you have finished researching and writing about your subject. You may choose to make some connections between one of your subjects and a piece of literature or a creative project that reflects your thoughts about Israel, being Israeli, or even just being a good citizen in this world.

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">**__ LITERARY IDEAS __** This may be a short story, an excerpt from a novel, a published essay, a poem or a song. It does not have to deal directly with Israel. It could simply illustrate a value, or lifestyle that you consider important to you as an Israeli.Once you have chosen the piece, please follow the steps listed below to write a 250 word (approx) essay 1. Summarize the piece.2. Explain in your own words what you feel the author's main point is.3. Explain why you chose to include this piece of literature in your ** i-faces ** project. You may want to discuss some of the following points: <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"> 4. Check for introduction, body, conclusion, mechanics, paragraphs 5. Add the appropriate bibliographic information to your bibliography. If the work is translated, be sure to write the info for the original and for the translation. ** ‍ **
 * <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14.66px; text-align: left;">What does this piece show about Israel's culture?
 * <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14.66px; text-align: left;">What does this piece show about the fun or beauty of being Israeli?
 * <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14.66px; text-align: left;">How does this compare to the image you would like to portray of Israel?
 * <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14.66px; text-align: left;">What is the best element of this piece?
 * <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14.66px; text-align: left;">What could be improved or added to this piece to make it better?

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">**__ CREATIVE IDEAS __** See the list below for some suggestions of how you may do this. I hope many of you will have different ideas to add to the project. Each product must have a 100 word explanation of the product, and how it connects to the theme of our project.Just get my **// OK //** before you proceed. In order to do this, please provide me with a 100 word description of what you plan to do, and how you hope it connects to the theme of our project. This can be sent to my private email, or given to me in class.Examples: A painting or drawing A video A short play, acted out on video and/or in front of the class A mosaic scene A theme photo collage A theme scrap book, including photos, quotes, bits of literature etc. A new Israeli banner/flag of your design An original short story or poem An animoto clip of at least 30 photos

=<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Reflection = <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">A PROCESS OF LOOKING BACK AND CONTEMPLATING OUR ACTIONS AND EXPERIENCES. WE GREET THE FUTURE WITH GREATER WISDOM BASED ON WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED FROM OUR PAST.As we approach the conclusion of our I-Faces Project, it is time to reflect on our experiences. What have we learned? How have we grown? Below is a compilation of ideas we came up with in class, Feel free to answer all or some of the questions. Certainly, add more ideas that you have. Remember: This is a Wiki. It is for all of us to use together. <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">**__Due Date:__** Rough Draft <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Final Draft Submitted with Final Project <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">**__Expected Length__**: No shorter than 200 words. <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Consider the following categories for the above questions:
 * 1) <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">What were your expectations for this project?
 * 2) <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">How were your expectations met? Well? not? Or anything in between. Give specific examples.
 * 3) <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">How would you change the project for next time?
 * 4) <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Were there any surprises for you as you worked on the project?
 * 5) <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">What did you learn about yourself, and your own relationship with the land we live in?
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">learning about my subject
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">improving my writing skills
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">improving my research skills
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">thinking about being an Israeli
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">working on an on-line project
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">getting to know our partners atFrisch High School

=<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Notes = <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Include a notes page with all research sources, interviews, links etc listed in alphabetical order according to the guidelines discussed in class.Follow this link to a page that shows you how to create **in-text citations** and **notes** []

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">** All Rough Drafts edited by your teacher must be included in your appendix. This will be part of your final grade. **

=<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Presentation Checklist = <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">The project must be submitted in a clear-faced presentation folder. (tikia shkufa)
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">__Cover Page__ **
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">class project title
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">your project title
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">graphic element
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">student name
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">teacher name
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">school name
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">date submitted

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">**__Table of Contents__** <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">**__Rationale__**
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">includes all segments of project
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">includes page numbers
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">final draft

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">**__Research Article__** <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">**__Profile__** <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">**__Personal Connection__** <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">**__Reflection__****__Bibliography__** <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">**__Appendix__**
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">final draft
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">photocopies of research
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">sources footnoted appropriately
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">at least one link
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">at least one graphic element
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">final draft
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">photo of subject
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">other graphic element
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">appropriate footnotes
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">final draft
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">copy of literature used
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">Translation of literature as appropriate
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">include all bibliographic info
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">if creative, include a 100 word explanation of your project
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">in alphabetical order
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">includes all interview info
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">All rough drafts are in order
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">All photocopies of research included