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 ?
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
Not a Power
Point!!!!
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