WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PROJECT PROPOSAL

By Mrs. Golowich

WHAT IS A PROPOSAL?

suggested idea or plan: a suggestion or intention, especially one put forward formally or officially

W H AT A R E S O M E E X A M P L E S ?

“ I N F O R M A L P RO P O S A L S ”  Babysitting  Borrowing your parents car  Throwing a party

E X A M P L E S O F F O R M A L P RO P O S A L S  Business Proposals  Building proposals  Asking someone to marry you is NOT an example of a formal proposal!

W H AT D O E S T H E S E N I O R P RO J E C T P RO P O S A L L O O K L I K E ?

 Name  English Teacher  Senior Project Topic  Mentor Name (Please Print)  Mentor’s Area of Expertise or Specialty

W H AT D O E S T H E S E N I O R P RO J E C T P RO P O S A L L O O K L I K E ?

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Anticipated Product

In other words, what material evidence will you produce?

EXAMPLES OF PRODUCTS  Fashion show  Catering a party  Building a motor  Designing a new piece of work-out equipment  An information pamphlet  An article in the newspaper

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Not a Power Point!!!!

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Project Portfolio is NOT your product!!!

W H AT D O E S T H E S E N I O R P RO J E C T P RO P O S A L L O O K L I K E ?

Process

 In other words, what steps will you take to produce your product?

W H AT D O E S T H E S E N I O R P RO J E C T P RO P O S A L L O O K L I K E ?

Challenge

In other words, what is your “learning stretch?

AND, FINALLY…  Is it “Senior Project Worthy?”

EXAMPLES  Learning how to make a quilt  Volunteering at a day care center  Building a model airplane that flies  Working in a floral shop

BAD EXAMPLES  Making cupcakes  Washing your dog  Helping your friend complete a homework assignment