PSA+Research+Topics

=Step 1: Pick a Topic= toc **PSA Research Topics**
 * Instructions:** Browse the list of PSA Research Topics below. Pick the topic that you're most interested in learning more about.


 * = __Energy__ ||= __Transportation__ ||= __Food Choices__ ||= __Waste__ ||= __Water__ ||
 * Electricity (light bulbs, appliances, light timers) || Busses || Local vs. long distance || [|Plastic bottles] || Water fountains ||
 * Heating (geothermal?) || [|Carpooling] || Food labeling || [|Paper towels vs. hand dryers] || Water bottles ||
 * [|Solar panels] || Bike riding (bike racks?) || [|Organic vs. non-organic] || [|Styrofoam] || [|Low flush toilets] ||
 * Insulation ||  || Fresh vs. packaged ||   || [|Auto touch sinks] ||
 * [|Revolving doors] ||  ||   ||   ||   ||

=Step 2: Read an Article=
 * Instructions:** Read a backgroud article on your chosen topic. After you've finished reading, answer the questions below:

1. __Where did you find this article? (If online, post the link so your team can check it out.)__

2. __What were the main ideas? (Summarize the article for us. Maybe a sentence or two on each big idea or paragraph)__

3. __What did you find interesting or helpful? (Anything you think the group can use or duplicate in your PSA? Good pics? Graphics? Data? etc.)__

4. __What questions do you have after reading the article? (Apply the article to WHS or Waltham. How does our school/community fit into the picture?)__

5. __What's next? (Do you think your group should consult another source? Does this article give you ideas for the next step? Are there more questions to be answered?)__

=Step 3: Research Proposal=
 * PSA Goal** Decide what you want to accomplish with your PSA. In order to be successful, you and your partners need a clear and collaborative goal.

What is the message? Who is the audience? What do you want them to know?

To make sure everyone in your group has a clear idea of what needs to be accomplished (including Mr. Burns) Post you goal here:

" We are going to create a PSA that will.... " Based on your research questions and ideas, come up with the plan for producing your PSA. This list will highlight your plan for collecting data and lead to your PSA Story Board.
 * PSA Objectives**