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!
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