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Senior Project
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Elkins High School
Harman High School
Pickens High School
Tygarts Valley High School
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
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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 is
RESEARCH
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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 Randolph County Schools
RESEARCH PAPER
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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 PAPER
8 SOURCES
• Reliable Internet sources
• .org
• .edu
• .gov
• Books, journals, magazines
• Personal interviews
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RESEARCH PAPER
8 SOURCES
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Research Paper
Plagiarism
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Research Paper
Plagiarism
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Research Paper
Be 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
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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?
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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.
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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WhatWam I
going to do?
Examples of Projects
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Fire Safety & Prevention lesson for children.
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Lecture for a group of expectant mothers on Sudden
Infant Death Syndrome
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Painting a mural for the walls at school
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Brochure for Adopt-A-Pet Week
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Design a Web Page for a Business or an
Organization
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Directing a play
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Recording music/instructing
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Examples of Projects
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Restoration Of A Car
Workshop On Procedures Of “Owning Your
Own Business”
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“Locks of Love” wigs for Radiation Therapy
patients
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Drainage system for a baseball field
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Summer Volleyball Clinic
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Theater makeup
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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
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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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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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Beekeeping
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Gym Restoration
Gym
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Hydroponics
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Cabinet
Making
Music
Composition
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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 YOU
that you cannot
fulfill your dreams!
Always think:
I can do this!