How To Develop A Research Portfolio Updated April 2015

Why Should You Have A Research Portfolio? It’s your Science Research resume Colleges love it! Increases organizational skills & time management Assist future research students It is required for the course

Required Material for Research Portfolio 5” three ring binder At least 12 dividers w/tabs for labels Lots and lots of paper! Printer & Ink

Required Content For EVERYONE

1. Table of Contents First page of Portfolio Should include your name (large font) Your contact info. (professional ) School & Program Date the portfolio was last updated List of Contents of Portfolio as divided by sections/tabs

2. Bi-Weekly Assessments White copies of Bi-weekly assessment sheets Arrange in chronological order

3. Reference List Only the most recent, updated version May include general interest articles Use the correct format Sophomores- at least 10 Juniors- at least 15 Seniors- at least 20

4. Journal Articles & Summaries Summary w/cited reference first Include entire Journal article RHSQ’d (highlighted & noted) Include other Journal articles you have/plan to read (at end of section) Bulk of your portfolio

5. s & Contact Log Sheets Record of professionals you have been in contact with (mentor s, etc.) Name Date Type ( /phone/text/personal) Details of conversation (printed s are fine) Arrange in chronological order

6. Class Presentations Copies of printed PowerPoint presentations and/or boards Include feedback/rubrics Include notes/scripts (if you have any)

7. Classwork & Other Assignments In-class assignments Vocabulary lists Textbook assignments & Notes

8. Research Responsibility Describe your participation in extracurricular events that earned you Research Responsibility points Include Marking Period (MP) & number of research points Use resume format (not paragraphs) Example: MP 2: 4 points -Attended 3 Research Club Meetings (3) -Provided feedback on another student’s presentation (1)

9. Abstract(s) of Your Research Include all revisions (dated) Arrange in chronological order

10. Research Plan and IRB/SRC Research Plan Must follow WESEF form guidelines (bullet format, include role of mentor/student) IRB/SRC Include approval coversheet w/comments Date of approval must be included!

11. Awards & Presentations List of presentations & awards Include dates/locations Example: Poster Board Presenter WPHS Annual Research Symposium May 18, 2015 Poster Board Presenter Westlake Sophomore Competition June 6, 2015

Additional REQUIRED Pages SOPHOMORES ONLY

12. Mentor List At least 25 listed Full names of any professional who may be able to help, or has helped you Title/position Business address Phone number(s) Notes/comments *Ask for help before you print (there is a way to do it without printing out lots of blank pages)

13. General Interest Articles Related to your topic Entire article printed Separate citation including date, authors, etc.

14. Previous Research Topics Articles, notes & communications from topics you have since abandoned Arrange by topic Date all material Brief explanation of why topic was abandoned

Additional REQUIRED Pages Juniors & Seniors

12. Competitions & Forms Separate section for each competition (INTEL STS, WESEF, JSHS, etc.) Competition information (date, location) Instructions Completed Forms Reflection on competition experiences

13. Research Paper Juniors: Introduction, Review of Literature, Methodology Paragraph format, past tense Include past revisions w/comments, etc. (dated) Seniors: Final version of your Senior paper must be included (cover page, data tables, graphs, etc). Include past revisions w/comments etc. (dated)

14. Data Collection & Analysis Include raw data Include statistical analysis data/results (if performed) Excerpts from lab notebook/notes (if allowed by the lab) Tables, Graphs, Visuals & Questionnaires

Optional Sections

Optional/Additional Materials Class syllabus Checklists List of Conferences attended Resume Research related recommendation letters

What not to include Notes from other subjects Recommendation letters that are not research related Extra copies of materials Outdated references or vocabulary lists (keep newest versions only)

When to Update Your Portfolio BEFORE assessment meetings that require a portfolio review Before meetings with mentors, colleges, or others of influence In January & June

Portfolio Grading As 50% of your FINAL (other half to be determined) UHS participants- FINAL Due in late May/early June (date to be determined) Rubric used Grade based mainly on organizational skills and thoroughness/details

QUESTIONS?