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Senior Project Randolph County Schools

Senior Project Randolph County Schools. 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.

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Senior Project Randolph County Schools

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  1. Senior ProjectRandolph County Schools Elkins High School Harman High School Pickens High School Tygarts Valley High School

  2. 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. Randolph County Schools

  3. 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. Randolph County Schools

  4. The first step isRESEARCH Randolph County Schools

  5. 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

  6. 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 Randolph County Schools

  7. RESEARCH PAPER8 SOURCES • Reliable Internet sources • .org • .edu • .gov • Books, journals, magazines • Personal interviews Randolph County Schools

  8. RESEARCH PAPER8 SOURCES Randolph County Schools

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  10. Research PaperPlagiarism Randolph County Schools

  11. Research PaperPlagiarism Randolph County Schools

  12. Research PaperBe Honest! Randolph County Schools

  13. Cite all sources! www.easybib.com Free and easy for a perfect Works Cited page. Randolph County Schools

  14. 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. Randolph County Schools

  15. Who will Help Me? • Mentor - Use as Resource • English Teacher – Assist and grade term paper Assist in preparation for presentation Randolph County Schools

  16. 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! Randolph County Schools

  17. PROJECT You must actually DO something in this step.

  18. What is a Project? A project is a series of related activities completed over a period of time. Randolph County Schools

  19. Activity or Project? Single song Complete CD Short Story Novel News Article Newspaper Photo Photo Album Randolph County Schools

  20. Project Requirements • Complete a Project • Create a Product • Develop a Portfolio • Give an Oral Presentation Randolph County Schools

  21. Portfolio -Research paper -Mentor Consultation Form -Time/Work Logs -Other Required Forms Randolph County Schools

  22. Product/ Project A personal project of choice related to research paper W What am I going to do? Randolph County Schools

  23. 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 Randolph County Schools

  24. 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 Randolph County Schools

  25. 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 Randolph County Schools

  26. Present Before Three Judges Randolph County Schools

  27. Real Life This project will provide: • Preparation for the real world • A sense of accomplishment • Communication skills • Contribution to community Randolph County Schools

  28. 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. Randolph County Schools

  29. 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. Randolph County Schools

  30. 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 Randolph County Schools

  31. Ask ask ask if you need help! Good luck! Randolph County Schools

  32. Work-Based Learning! • 10 hours in career concentration Randolph County Schools

  33. Senior Projects Have an idea! Randolph County Schools

  34. Beekeeping Randolph County Schools

  35. Gym Restoration Gym Restoration Randolph County Schools

  36. Hydroponics Randolph County Schools

  37. Cabinet Making

  38. Music Composition Randolph County Schools

  39. Truck Restoration

  40. Charity Fundraiser

  41. Mosaic Art

  42. Potholes Repair

  43. Maglev Train

  44. Rocking Chairs

  45. Shirts for Swim Team

  46. Fly Tying

  47. Randolph County Schools

  48. Randolph County Schools

  49. Be DEAF when people tell YOUthat you cannot fulfill your dreams! Always think:I can do this!

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