Senior Project Proposal Forms/Process
DENIED-Does not necessarily mean a denial of the topic, but rather a denial of the student’s written
explanation of the proposed topic.
Research Paper Description:
 The student’s argument is not clear.
 What student is attempting to argue cannot be argued. In this case, a denial of the topic.
 Topic does not pose an argument.
 Academic, scholarly research is unable to support students’ topic.
 No credible, annotated source is attached to proposal form.
Fieldwork Description:
 There is no clear fieldwork plan.
 Fieldwork is not feasible.
 There is no description of a proof of project that student will create. Students may not conduct surveys,
make display boards nor can they merely observe or only volunteer for fieldwork hours. There must be a
tangible proof of project.
 Fieldwork does not connect to the proposed research paper description.
 Fieldwork is unsafe.
Learning Stretch:
 No clear learning stretch.
 Student does not present evidence of foreseen personal, emotional and/or intellectual growth.
 Topic is in a field, sport or activity that student has a high level of experience or involvement. For example,
senior cheerleaders cannot volunteer to be a JV cheer coach here at Pioneer High School.
PENDING
 Acceptable research paper description, acceptable fieldwork description and credible, annotated source are
attached. No mentor is provided.
 Mentor is provided but unacceptable fieldwork OR research paper description.
 Two out of the three proposal form sections are completed and acceptable.
APPROVED
Research Paper Description:
 Student’s argument is clear.
 What student is attempting to argue can be argued.
 Topic poses an argument.
 Academic, scholarly research is available to support students’ topic.
 Credible and annotated source is attached to proposal form.
Fieldwork Description:
 Clear fieldwork plan.
 Fieldwork is feasible.
 Fieldwork proof of project is clearly explained.
 Fieldwork connects to the proposed research paper description.
 Fieldwork is safe.
Learning Stretch:
 Clear learning stretch.
 Student presents evidence of foreseen personal, emotional and/or intellectual growth.
 Topic is not in a field, sport or activity that student has a high level of experience or involvement. For
example, senior cheerleaders cannot volunteer to be a JV cheer coach here at Pioneer High School.