Senior Project: Senior Sign Guidelines

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Senior Project Senior Sign Guidelines
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Your Senior Sign should include the following
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Format

• 8 ½ x 11 white sheet of unlined paper
• Times New Roman or Arial font(s), larger than
  size 12. Can you read it hanging above the
  lockers on the wall?
• 1 ½ inch margin on left (to allow for portfolio
  binding) 1 inch margins top, right, bottom

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Elements

• (the order/arrangement is up to you, although we
  suggest you align it vertically)
• Title of Research Paper
• Your name (first and last) in LOWER RIGHT hand
  corner
• Thesis statement
• Graphic Organizer or photo

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Color

• A. How effective is the use of color?
• B. Is there much color? (It should be
  4-/full-color, not B W)
• C. Is the color appealing (or distracting)?
• D. Is color used symbolically to support thesis?

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Shape

• What shape does your photo/graphic organizer
  take?
• Is/are the shape(s) interesting?
• Is the font easy to read? Is it clear from a
  distance? Is the font style appropriate?

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Organization/Lines

• Is the sign organized?
• Does it have clean lines? (Can it be easily read
  left to right, top to bottom)
• Is it too simplistic or complicated?
• Do the lines relate to the topic? (Is the topic
  complicated? Is the sign complicated?)

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Unique Properties/Creativity

• Does this sign show effort and thought? (Or did
  you simply download a quick picture and add your
  thesis.)
• Is your sign different and/or unique?
• Does the sign have a personal, creative touch
  that reflects your individuality?

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Images and Layout

• Is the image appropriate for/related to the
  thesis?
• Are the images and words organized well on the
  page?
• Are the images and the sign as a whole a
  professional/quality piece?
• Is the overall layout balanced?

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Example
Combat Photographers     Combat
photographers risk their lives to bring the heart
of the war to the world.
John Doe  
 
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How will I be graded?

• Required Elements
• (5 pts each 20 pts total)
• Title
• Name
• Graphics
• Balanced Layout

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How will I be graded? (continued)

• Thesis statement
• (10 pts each 50 pts total)
• Statement not a question
• Clearly defined opinion (takes a position)
• Asserts one main idea
• Has something worthwhile to say
• Limited to fit the assignment/theme

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How will I be graded? (continued)

• Conventions
• (10 pts each 30 pts)
• Properly punctuated
• Correct spelling
• Grammatically sound

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Reminders

• You will need two copies of the final 4-color
  sign (one for your portfolio cover and one to be
  displayed in the school).
• SPELLCHECK, proofread, and edit EVERYTHING!