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=**Task 4: Further Exploration: Research Projects and Other Writing-Related Sites (optional)**=

To write up fact-based research projects, students need to summarize clearly and concisely. Using tools designed for presentations requires them to reduce information into short, concise statements. Take a look at some examples of written summaries enhanced with images by using presentation tools such as [|Prezi], [|PhotoPeach] and [|Sliderocket] to write about people, places and processes.


 * People:** Research an author, scientist, innovator, politician…someone who has made a difference.

Example using ** [|Prezi] **: ** [|Mary Anning] **


 * Places:** Research a specific aspect of your city or region, or another place you want to learn more about.

Example using ** [|PhotoPeach] **: ** [|The Architecture of Old Montreal] **


 * Processes**: Describe a process in 10-15 steps. The process could be related to a topic you are studying, a hobby or your field of interest.

Examples of Student Slideshows using Sliderocket:


 * **// [|How to Change a Flat Tire] //**
 * **// [|How to Make Cupcakes] //**
 * **// [|How to Administer Medication] //**
 * **// [|How Aircraft Mechanics Do a Pre-Flight Inspection] //**

Finally, here are a few more sites with interesting possibilities for promoting improved writing skills--feel free to comment on any of your observations or suggestions this week:


 * ** [|Dvolver] ** Movie Maker
 * ** [|Fodey] ** Newspaper clipping generator
 * ** [|SpellingCity] ** Spelling and Vocabulary Learning Activities
 * **[|Tagxedo]** Word Clouds with Styles (that create images)
 * ** [|Wordle] ** Word Clouds