1. Graduation Project

2. Task Definition Choose a Topic of Interest  Proposal Form – due 2/7/13  Research Paper – due 5/6/13  Practical Experience/Product  Portfolio  Presentation

3. Information Seeking Strategies  English/Media Center Lessons  People with Knowledge  Print Sources (Books, etc.)  Internet Sources

4. Sources of Information  People with Knowledge Parents/RelativesTeachersAdministratorsCounselorsLibrariansStudents Community Members Business Owners  Published Materials BooksPeriodicals/Magazines Online Databases NC WiseOwl  Internet Sources Credible Websites One Search WebPath Express Online Databases

5. Use of Information  Lessons to Brainstorm Topic  Search for Print Sources -- Background Info about Topic  Search Online Databases -- Background Info about Topic  Use Info to Select Research Paper Topic and Product  Locate Specific Print & Online Sources for Research Paper  Select and Interview Mentor/Expert on Topic  Begin Writing Outline and Research Paper  Save Everything (flash drive/H drive/Google Drive)

6. Synthesis  Proposal Form (11 th )/Letter (12 th )  Research Paper- includes Expert interview (11 th )  Practical Experience – includes work with Mentor/Expert (11-12 th )  Portfolio (12 th )  Presentation (12 th )

7. Awards Most Academic Most Academic Most Creative Most Creative Mad Skills Mad Skills Service Leadership Service Leadership

8. Evaluation  Proposal Acceptance  English III Paper Grade (Checklist)  English IV Paper Grade (GP Rubric)  English IV Product Rubric/Grade  English IV Portfolio Rubric/Grade  English IV Graduation Project Presentation Rubric/Grade