Senior%20Project%20Randolph%20County%20Schools

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Senior ProjectRandolph County Schools

• Elkins High School
• Harman High School
• Pickens High School
• Tygarts Valley High School

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What is a project?
A project is more than an activity. An activity
is a one-time thing. A project is a series of
related activities completed over a period of
time.
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Senior Project Consists of

• A research paper
• A project
• A product
• An 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 dont 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 perfect
• Works Cited page.

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IMPORTANT!

• 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.

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Who will Help Me?

• Mentor - Use as Resource
• English Teacher
• Assist and grade term paper
• Assist 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!
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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/ Project

• A personal project
• of choice
• related to
• research paper

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What 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 schools 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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• Ask
• ask
• ask
• if you need help!
• Good luck!

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Work-Based Learning!

• 10 hours in career concentration

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Senior Projects
Have an idea!
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Beekeeping
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Gym Restoration
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Hydroponics
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Cabinet Making
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Music Composition
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Truck Restoration
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Charity Fundraiser
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Mosaic Art
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Potholes Repair
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Maglev Train
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Rocking Chairs
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Shirts for Swim Team
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Fly Tying
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Be DEAF when people tell YOUthat you cannot
fulfill your dreams!
Always thinkI can do this!