The Senior Project
We would like to extend a special
thank you to Dr. Buice for all of the
information she has provided.
Choosing a Career and Product
• Be sure to choose something you want to do
in life. Don’t just pick a career because it is
easy.
• Find a mentor as soon as possible. The
availability of a mentor may impact your
product.
• Ensure that you will be able to have access to
the field. (Ex. It is difficult to gain entrance to
certain medical/school environments.)
Proposal Form
Be sure to complete the
proposal form in great
detail. This will help you
realize what will be
necessary in order to
complete your product.
It will also assist your
teacher in assessing
whether or not you
need some guidance
with your project. This
is due August 21.
The Research Paper
• Ensure that your research topic ties into your
product. Do not simply “report” on a topic.
Try posing a question such as the examples
below:
– Incorrect: What does a nurse do?
– Correct: How does the shortage of nurses impact
patient care?
– Incorrect: How can I become a music therapist?
– Correct: What impact does music have on
Alzheimer’s patients?
The Research Paper (cont.)
• Find a minimum of ten reliable sources.
• Take notes as you research. Noodletools is a
valuable resource to assist with this.
• Form a strong thesis that you can support with
your paper.
• Be sure to meet all due dates, and turn in a
product of which you will be proud .
Required Forms
• While you should certainly meet all of the
deadlines, there are four forms that you must
submit in order to present your Senior Project.
They are as follows:
Student
Agreement
Form – Details
the student’s
role in
working with
the facilitator
and discusses
facilitator’s
role as well
Parent
Consent
Form –
explains
that the
project is
studentcentered
and
discusses
costs and
plagiarism
penalties.
Facilitator
Agreement
Form –
further
explains
the
facilitator’s
role
Verification
Form –
requires
the
facilitator
to verify
the
student’s
work
Product Work Logs
• There are four check-in dates for your product
work logs. They are January 15, February 12,
March 12, and April 16. Be sure to keep up
with your time spent on your project.
• Honors and AP dues dates begin in December.
See Dr. Buice or Mr. Ingham for those dates if
you are unsure about them.
Portfolio
• Remember that your portfolio is the first
introduction the judges have to you. Ensure
that a well-edited copy of your research paper
is in the portfolio, and be sure that your
portfolio represents your hard work.
Speech Outline
• Take advantage of the speech outline provided
by your teacher. It is important to rehearse
your presentation multiple times. The more
prepared your are, the more comfortable you
will be in front of the judges.
The Presentation
• Your presentation will take place on either
April 23 or April 24. Though you may be
nervous, please understand that the judges
genuinely want you to succeed. They are
there to help you, and they are also there
because they enjoy seeing what the
community’s youth have developed. Enjoy
your Senior Project!
Questions?
• If you are at home and you have questions
about the process or if you need copies of the
due dates or the required forms, go to your
teacher’s website. You will find what you
need there.
• Example: Dr. Buice's Senior Project Page