Saturday, August 25, 2012

Senior Project Calandar Fall 2012

Senior Project Calendar: FALL 2012/2013
You will be responsible for all homework and class work necessary for successful completion of Expository Composition and the Senior Project.  Please note that due dates are for Senior Project Assignments only, and are subject to change.

Title of Assignment
Points
Due Date
Category
Notes
Grade                                            Grade
1
Brainstorm
100
8/23/12
Senior Project
Top ten choices w/ focus questions and reflection

2
Senior Project Calendar Overview Signed and Parent Waiver Form
100
8/28/12
Senior Project (SP)
Parent/Guardian signatures on of the scope of Senior Project

3
Letter of Intent
100
8/27/12
SP
Defense of Proposal


KWL Chart  1
100
8/28/12
Classwork
chart to focus research

4
Checklist and Action Plan*
100
8/28/12
Homework
Criteria for completing research

5
Twenty (20) Notecards and all appropriate bibliographic cards*   Overall Topic
500
8/30/12
Homework
Quote on one side w/header and source code; bibliographic card for each source

6
Twenty (20) Notecards & source cards* for Topic 1
500
9/4/12
Homework
Quote w/header and source code; source cards

7
Conference Reflection Form* Work Product Design
100
9/4/12
Homework
Preparation for 2nd set of individual conferences

8
Student/Teacher Conferences* ( Work Product)
100
9/4/12
Classwork
Individual discussion of topic

9
Draft of Introduction to the problem/context section due
500
9/7/12
SP
Includes literature review 2 doubled spaced 12 pt font pages.

10
Contacts and Interview Dates
500
9/10/12
SP
Ensure participation and prepare for 2 interviews

11
Fifteen (15) Interview Questions
500
9/10/12
SP
Ensure preparation for interviews

12
Cause/Effect Composition (Outline and Draft)*
500
9/14/12
Homework
Develop or persuade consequences of your topic

13
Draft of Topic 1 Due Turnitin.com
500
9/16/12
SP
In depth discussion of a key finding/answer/issue  2 pages

14
Survey Questions Draft
500
9/20/12
SP
Draft Questions for Data Analysis Project

15
Survey Distributed
100
9/19/12
Classwork
Evidence of Survey Distribution

16
Networking Event
100
9/24/12
Classwork
Mock Networking event to practice skills

17
Twenty Notecards/ all appropriate Bibliographic cards for Topic 2
500
9/21/12
Senior project
Quote on one side w/header and source code; bibliographic card for each source

18
Draft of Topic 2 Due to Turnitin.com
500
9/ 30/12
SP
In depth discussion of a key finding/answer/issue 2 pages

19
Mentor Agreement
500
10/1/12
SP
Ensure participation of Mentor

20
Mentor Reflection
100
10/1/12
Classwork
Plan best use of your resources

21
Survey Results Spreadsheet and Graphs
500
10/1/12
Homework
Excel Spreadsheet of Data with Graphic Representation

22
Twenty (20) Notecards and Source Cards for Topic 3
100
10/2/12
SP
Quote w/header and source code; source cards

23
Data Analysis Essay
500
10/3/12
SP
5 Paragraph Essay Analyzing Collected Data

24
Draft of Topic 3 Due to turnitin.com
500
10/7/12
SP
In depth discussion of a key finding/answer/issue 2 pages

25
Works Cited Draft
500
10/12/12
SP
MLA format of all sources

26
Interview Proof and Delivery of Response Form
500
10/14/12
SP
Receive expert information on topic

26
Context Draft Completed (Introduction, Topics, 1,2,and 3)
500
10/15/12
SP
Context section (body) of final paper

27
Data Analysis/Conclusion/Societal Impact Drafts Completed
500
10/16/12
SP
Revised Drafts of 3 sections of final paper

28
Rhetorical Precis, Definition, and Call To Action Drafts
500
10/17/12
SP
Revised Drafts of 3 sections of final paper

29
Methodology and Abstract Drafts
500
10/18/12
SP
Revised Drafts of 2 sections of final paper

30
Rough Draft
500
10/19/12
SP
COMPLETE ROUGH DRAFT OF FINAL PAPER

33
Research Paper
500
10/29/12
SP
10 page paper; MLA format

34
Slide Drafts
500
11/2/12
SP
Draft of PowerPoint/Keynote slides for final presentation

35
Rehearsals of Presentation ( 5 required)  and Dress Rehearsal
100/ea
11/13 - 28
Classwork
Final Preparation for Panel Presentations

36
PowerPoint /Keynote/Files /Prezi URL Submitted
100
11/29/12
SP
Electronic Files Submitted to Senior Project Coordinator

36
Mentor Hours Log
500
11/30/12
SP
To prove regular connection with mentor

37
Artifacts and Log for Physical Project
100
11/30/12
SP
To prove actual completion of the physical project

38
Panel Presentations
500
12/6/12
Presentation
Present process and findings to professionals

39
Final Portfolio
200
12/12 &13
Homework
Demonstrating growth over semester

40
Final Debriefing and Wrap Up
100
12/12 &13
Classwork
This will constitute part of your final exam for this course


Parent/ Guardian/Caregiver Form


We have reviewed the Senior Project Syllabus.  I understand that my child is responsible for all homework
and class work necessary for successful completion of Expository Composition and the Senior Project.  I realize the due date in the Senior Project Calendar are for the Senior project only, and are subject to change.



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Student Last Name, First Name              Student Signature                                                Date

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Parent/Guardian/Caregiver              Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Signature                        Date

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