Senior Thesis Project—This is it!!!!! Finally!! Finally!

Senior Thesis Overview All handouts should be stapled into your notebook. Research Question Abstract Research paper PowerPoint Oral presentation Active listening Multi-genre Reflective/Social element

Research Question Due Wednesday of this week– 5/18/2011

Abstract Summary of work already completed or the work the student is proposing Concise snapshot of project Description of the project 100-150 words

Abstract a summary of a text, scientific article, document, speech, etc.

Abstract Start a new page for abstract. Include your research question 1” from the top (centered and double-spaced). Write “Abstract” on the next line with centered alignment. Avoid making it bold, italic, quotation marks and underlined. Double-space the abstract as you do the body of your paper. Include 12 in font/Times New Roman. Provide your reader with an overview of your topic and your key points (the foci of your body paragraphs). Is a single paragraph containing not more than 100 to 150 words.

Answers 4 Questions Why did you choose this study? (motivation, identifying the problem) What did you/will you do and how? (methods, procedure, approach) What did you/do you hope to find? (results, findings, product) What are the larger implications of your findings? (conclusion) * Questions 3 and 4 often run together.

Sample Abstract Handout

Abstract Due May 20 (Friday) 25 points—Summative

Research Paper 1500 words (3-4 pages) 100 points—Summative At least 3 sources (all of your choice) used MLA format parenthetical citations work cited page

Topic Look at your handout for a list of possible foci/topics Topic/focus must be approved by the teacher (This will be done through your abstract)