Senior ProjectRandolph County Schools

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A project is more than an A project is more than an activity.activity.

An activity is a one-time An activity is a one-time thing.thing.

A project is a series of A project is a series of related activities related activities

completed over a period completed over a period of time.of time.

What is a project?

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Senior Project Consists of

• A research paperA research paper• A projectA project• A productA product• An oral presentationAn oral presentation

A mentor assists the student in planning and coordinating the senior project.

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The first step isRESEARCH

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TOPIC OF THE RESEARCH PAPER

• Limit topic•Choose something that would be

easily made into a project with a resulting product

•Choose something related to personal experiences

•Choose something you don’t already know about

•Pick a passion

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RESEARCH PAPER

•Topic will lead to project and product

•Recommended topic in career major

•Follows proper MLA format•Minimum 6 pages - pending

approval from the teacher

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RESEARCH PAPER8 SOURCES

•Reliable Internet sources• .org• .edu• .gov

•Books, journals, magazines•Personal interviews

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RESEARCH PAPER8 SOURCES

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Research PaperPlagiarism

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Research PaperPlagiarism

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Research PaperBe Honest!

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Cite all sources!

www.easybib.com

Free and easy for a perfectWorks Cited page.

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• Research paper must be completed in your junior year.

• You must complete the research paper before going on to Senior English.

• Research paper is 1/3 of your Senior Project grade.

• Paper, product, presentation grades averaged = pass/fail on transcript.

• Presentation must be in the semester you have Senior English.

IMPORTANT!

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Who will Help Me?

•Mentor - Use as Resource

•English Teacher –Assist and grade term paperAssist in preparation for

presentation

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Who can be my Mentor?

A Mentor must be•at least 21 years of age.•available to help you.•knowledgeable about your topic.•willing to verify your work.

Mentor form MUST be submitted for paper to be graded!

PROJECT

You must actually DO something in this step.

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What is a Project?

A project is a series of related activities completed over a period of time.

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Activity or Project?Single song Complete CD

Short Story Novel

News Article Newspaper

Photo Photo Album

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Project Requirements

•Complete a Project•Create a Product•Develop a Portfolio•Give an Oral Presentation

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Portfolio

-Research paper-Mentor Consultation Form-Time/Work Logs-Other Required Forms

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Product/ ProjectA personal project

of choice related to

research paper

WWhat am I going to do?

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Examples of Projects Fire Safety & Prevention lesson for children.

Lecture for a group of expectant mothers on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Painting a mural for the walls at school

Brochure for Adopt-A-Pet Week

Design a Web Page for a Business or an Organization

Directing a play

Recording music/instructing

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Examples of Projects Restoration Of A Car

Workshop On Procedures Of “Owning Your Own Business”

“Locks of Love” wigs for Radiation Therapy patients

Drainage system for a baseball field

Summer Volleyball Clinic

Theater makeup

Fundraising for Humane Society

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Presentation

• Slideshow/Video/Display – • A demonstration• 5-10 minutes in length• Show your product• Explain what you did and what you learned• Performed in front of a panel of three

judges

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Present Before Three Judges

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Real Life

This project will provide:• Preparation for the real

world•A sense of accomplishment •Communication skills•Contribution to community

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What This Means

• You will be busy and need to start thinking about your project right now.

• You need to decide the type of project you want to do.

• You need to begin research for the paper.

• You need to choose a Mentor.

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Next Steps •Talk this over with your parents.•Discuss costs if any.•Bring back signed Role of

Students/Junior Contract.•Select a topic.•Research and write your paper.•Fill out a Mentor request form.

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Technology•Complete handbook and forms on

your school’s web site•This Power Point online•Revised MLA Style Sheet•Use easybib.com for Works Cited

and internal citations•Mentor form must be submitted to

have paper graded

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if you need help!

Good luck!

Work-Based Learning!

•10 hours in career concentration

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Beekeeping

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Gym Restoration

Gym Restoration

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Hydroponics

Cabinet Making

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Music Composition

Truck Restoration

Charity Fundraiser

Mosaic Art

Potholes Repair

Maglev Train

Rocking Chairs

Shirts for

Swim Team

Fly Tying

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Be DEAF when people tell YOUthat you cannot fulfill your dreams!

Always think:I can do this!