1. PERSONAL PROJECT
LRP

2. Information and question-answer session:
12 November, 2014
Information and question-answer session:
Assessment of the Personal Project
Assessment criteria and the way they are applied
Expectations as regarding each criterion.

3. SEE PERSONAL PROJECT GUIDE , APPENDIX A
Criterion A: Investigating Maximum: 8
I. define a clear GOAL and GLOBAL CONTEXT for the project, based on personal interests
II. identify PRIOR LEARNING and subject-specific knowledge relevant to the project
III. demonstrate RESEARCH SKILLS.
Criterion B: Planning Maximum: 8
I. develop CRITERIA for the product/ outcome
II. plan and record the DEVELOPMENT PROCESS of the project
III. demonstrate SELF-MANAGEMENT skills.
Criterion C: Taking action Maximum: 8
I. create a PRODUCT/OUTCOME in response to the goal, global context and criteria
II. demonstrate THINKING skills
iii. demonstrate COMMUNICATION and SOCIAL skills.
Criterion D: Maximum: 8
I. EVALUATE the quality of the product/outcome against their criteria
II. REFLECT on how completing the project has extended their knowledge and understanding of the topic and the global context
III. REFLECT on their development as IB learners through the project.

5. Criterion A: Investigating Maximum: 8
I. define a clear GOAL and GLOBAL CONTEXT for the project, based on personal interests
II. identify PRIOR LEARNING and subject-specific knowledge relevant to the project
III. demonstrate RESEARCH SKILLS.
In your report it should look something like this:
Investigating
A clear and highly challenging goal is needed for the highest level
Goal and Global context
The goal for my personal project was to ……..
The global context I have identified to provide the focus for my project is ……… because …….
Consistently highly relevant information should be provided
Prior learning and subject-specific knowledge relevant to the project
I have always been interested in…. and have had the opportunity to see some original art work by …/I have been playing the piano for five years …/I started my career as a gymnast when I was only four years old/Furthermore, I have studied this topic from the perspective of … I wanted to further my knowledge about…/I had a keen desire to develop my skills …and this is why I decided to do my Personal Project on ….
Show excellent research skills
Research skills
I have investigated what sources are available to develop my project . First, there are
numerous books in the library I will check out …..Second, there are some experts I will
Interview ……Reliable internet resources that I have come across include …..

6. Due: Wednesday, 26 November
Students:
Due:
Wednesday, 26 November
1st Draft of Report
to your supervisors

7. DON’T BE A FAILURE – BE SUCCESSFUL!
FAILURE TO SUBMIT DRAFT WILL AFFECT YOUR SUPERVISOR’S ASSESSMENT OF YOUR WORK.
FAILURE TO SHOW YOUR PROCESS JOURNAL TO YOUR SUPERVISOR WILL AFFECT YOUR SUPERVISOR’S ASSESSMENT OF YOUR WORK.
DON’T BE A FAILURE – BE SUCCESSFUL!
ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR SUPERVISOR.

8. 1ST DRAFT REQUIREMENTS

9. TITLE PAGE NO
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NO (UNLESS YOU WISH)
INTRODUCTION
NOT NEEDED BUT YOU CAN WRITE ONE
INVESTIGATING
GOAL & GLOBAL CONTEXT
PRIOR LEARNING AND SUBJECT-SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
RESEARCH
YES
PLANNING
CRITERIA FOR THE PRODUCT/OUTCOME
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS OF THE PROJECT
SELF-MANAGEMENT
SOME
BASIC TIMELINE/PLAN
TAKING ACTION
THE PRODUCT/OUTCOME
THINKING
COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL SKILLS
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
BRIEFLY
NO( UNLESS YOU WISH)
REFLECTING
BIBLIOGRAPHY

10. 19 November, 2014
Practical session for students and supervisors:
Using MLA referencing format, footnotes and in-text quotations
Evaluation of sources

11. https://www. youtube. com/watch. v=jwrfnlF_j0c http://education-portal