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Randolph County Schools A project is more than an activity. An activity is a one-time thing. A project is a series of related activities completed over a period of time. What is a project?
Randolph County Schools Senior Project Consists of A research paperA research paper A projectA project A productA product An oral presentationAn oral presentation A mentor assists the student in planning and coordinating the senior project.
Randolph County Schools The first step is RESEARCH
Randolph County Schools TOPIC OF THE RESEARCH PAPER Limit topic Choose something that would be easily made into a project with a resulting product Choose something related to personal experiences Choose something you don’t already know about Pick a passion
Randolph County Schools RESEARCH PAPER Topic will lead to project and product Recommended topic in career major Follows proper MLA format Minimum 6 pages - pending approval from the teacher
Randolph County Schools RESEARCH PAPER 8 SOURCES Reliable Internet sources.org.edu.gov Books, journals, magazines Personal interviews
Randolph County Schools RESEARCH PAPER 8 SOURCES
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Research paper must be completed in your junior year. You must complete the research paper before going on to Senior English. Research paper is 1/3 of your Senior Project grade. Paper, product, presentation grades averaged = pass/fail on transcript. Presentation must be in the semester you have Senior English. IMPORTANT!
Randolph County Schools Who will Help Me? Mentor - Use as Resource English Teacher – Assist and grade term paper Assist in preparation for presentation
Randolph County Schools Who can be my Mentor? A Mentor must be at least 21 years of age. available to help you. knowledgeable about your topic. willing to verify your work. Mentor form MUST be submitted for paper to be graded!
PROJECT You must actually DO something in this step.
Randolph County Schools What is a Project? A project is a series of related activities completed over a period of time.
Randolph County Schools Activity or Project? Single songComplete CD Short StoryNovel News ArticleNewspaper PhotoPhoto Album
Randolph County Schools Project Requirements Complete a Project Create a Product Develop a Portfolio Give an Oral Presentation
Randolph County Schools Portfolio - Research paper -Mentor Consultation Form -Time/Work Logs -Other Required Forms
Randolph County Schools Product/ Project A personal project of choice related to research paper W What am I going to do?
Randolph County Schools Examples of Projects Fire Safety & Prevention lesson for children. Lecture for a group of expectant mothers on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Painting a mural for the walls at school Brochure for Adopt-A-Pet Week Design a Web Page for a Business or an Organization Directing a play Recording music/instructing
Randolph County Schools Examples of Projects Restoration Of A Car Workshop On Procedures Of “Owning Your Own Business” “Locks of Love” wigs for Radiation Therapy patients Drainage system for a baseball field Summer Volleyball Clinic Theater makeup Fundraising for Humane Society
Randolph County Schools Presentation Slideshow/Video/Display – A demonstration 5-10 minutes in length Show your product Explain what you did and what you learned Performed in front of a panel of three judges
Randolph County Schools Present Before Three Judges
Randolph County Schools Real Life This project will provide: Preparation for the real world A sense of accomplishment Communication skills Contribution to community
Randolph County Schools What This Means You will be busy and need to start thinking about your project right now. You need to decide the type of project you want to do. You need to begin research for the paper. You need to choose a Mentor.
Randolph County Schools Next Steps Talk this over with your parents. Discuss costs if any. Bring back signed Role of Students/Junior Contract. Select a topic. Research and write your paper. Fill out a Mentor request form.
Randolph County Schools Technology Complete handbook and forms on your school’s web site This Power Point online Revised MLA Style Sheet Use easybib.com for Works Cited and internal citations Mentor form must be submitted to have paper graded
Randolph County Schools Ask ask if you need help! Good luck!
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