Each member will have individual responsibilities as well as the responsibility of contributing to the group's successful completion of the web quest.  Be sure to familiarize yourself with the rubrics that will be used to evaluate your final products as well as evaluate your work as a group

  Journalist
Your task will be to write the "copy" to be used in the brochure and presentation.  You will need to research the topic from the student resources provided, lead the group to its conclusion, and write the document stating the group's position.  Be sure to include research, case studies, or other information from the web sites to defend your position.  The text needs to be your original work and include site references when appropriate.

  Layout/Design & Editor
Your task will be to create the layout and locate the graphics to be used in the  brochure and presentation.  You will need to gather appropriate graphics from the internet.  Be sure to follow copyright laws in reference to use of graphics and  include site references.

  PageMaker Specialist
Your task will be to create the brochure in PageMaker using good principles of design.  Incorporate the copy from the journalist and the images selected by the editor.

  PowerPoint Specialist
Your task is to create the PowerPoint presentation presenting your group's position on biotechnology.  Incorporate the copy from the journalist with appropriate modifications for presentation with PowerPoint and images selected by the editor.  Use good principles of design for effective presentations.

 


Virtual Farm Web Quest
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Rhonda Hardiman
Last Update:  March 21, 2001

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ã2001 Rhonda Hardiman