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

2. 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

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

4. Abstract
Summary of work already completed or the work the student is proposing
Concise snapshot of project
Description of the project
words

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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Sample Abstract
Handout

9. Abstract
Due May 20 (Friday)
25 points—Summative

10. 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

11. 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)