Graduation Project Preparation

 MLA: Modern Language Association  The MLA format is one of the most popular and simplest forms used to attribute and present information.

1. The research paper is career based.  This can be very broad or very specific. EXAMPLE: Nursing vs. Robotic Nurse Assistant EXAMPLE: Teaching vs. E-text Comprehension

2. The Works Cited must contain 5 reliable sources. These will be cited electronically in MLA format using Noodle Tools. 3. For each source, 3-5 note cards are required. The total number required is 15. These will also be created electronically using Noodle Tools.

4. The minimum length is 3 pages; 5 pages is outstanding (MAXIMUM). 5. To reach this length, 7 paragraphs are suggested (5 paragraphs minimum). * See rubric for details!

6. Each paragraph must contain at least 2 parenthetical references. The minimum count for the paper is The paper is due December 14, 2015.

8. The paper will be graded by Mrs. Moore and will be 10 percent of the 3rd quarter grade. 9. To receive an outstanding ranking, the paper’s grade must fall between 100% and 85%.

 10. To receive a satisfactory ranking, the paper’s grade must fall between 84% and 65%.  11. The graded categories are content for 35 points, organization for 15 points, and research mechanics for 50 points.

 12. Vo-Tech students will use this paper as an in-class project. They will present AT THE HIGH SCHOOL (first time).  Recent change!  Note: The research paper can also be used as the career summary.

 Please reference page 5-6 of manual.  Please compare the Outstanding & Satisfactory requirements.  The ratings differ in both quantity and quality.

 14. Each student is allotted a 15 minute appointment to prepare and present.  15. The presentation itself must be 10 minutes.

 16. The presentation will be ranked outstanding, satisfactory, or unsatisfactory.

 17. An electronic visual aid is required.  18. The other category is delivery.  19. The presentations are on March 4, 2016.

 Please reference pages 7-8 of the manual.  Please compare the Outstanding & Satisfactory requirements.  The ratings differ in both quantity and quality.

 Please reference page 4 of the manual. If O/O then O If O/S then S If O/U then U If O/I then U If S/O then S If S/S then S If S/U then U IF S/I then U If U/O then U If U/S then U If U/U then U If U/I then U If I/O then U If I/S then U If I/U then U If I/I then U

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Career History Significant Example TechnologyEducation Current Trend

 A. My broad subject is Education.  B. My topic is English Education  C. My narrow topic is how Cyber School impacts public education.

I. Introductory Paragraph: Career (Topic) Example: Secondary English Teacher 7-12 II. Body Paragraph 1 Suggestion: Background/History Example: History of Public Schools III. Body Paragraph 2 Suggestion: Education/Process Example: License Requirements IV. Body Paragraph 3 Suggestion: Technology Example: Internet Services (Power School) V. Body Paragraph 4: Person/Place/Thing/Idea Example: Cyber School VI. Body Paragraph 5: Current Event/Trend Example: Enrollment Trends VII: Concluding Paragraph: Statistics Example: Employment Options

General A. What is the general topic, and how can you define it? B. What are the topic’s parts (reference outline), and how do they work together? C. How has the topic changed over time? D. How is the topic similar to or different from related topics? E. What are the topic’s advantages and disadvantages? C. Has the virtual classroom made traditional English teachers obsolete?

YesNoGeneral Questions Is my thesis specific? Is my thesis researchable (can the answer to the research question be found)? Is my thesis connected to my body paragraphs? Is my thesis significant to myself and others? Research Question: Has the virtual classroom made traditional English teachers obsolete? Preliminary Thesis Statement: Even virtual classrooms require a real teacher.