q
cover page with
project title, due date, student name(s) in alphabetical order with HO/ID
numbers, and names of all students’ English/ELD and Am. Dem./Econ. teachers and
class periods.
q introduction with clearly stated thesis
q data/research analysis
q
An
analysis of your data/research is one of the strongest parts of your project.
This constitutes the body of your research paper.
q
development
of paragraphs with topic sentences supporting your thesis
q
all
content pages numbered
q citation of quotes; follow MLA format.
q conclusion
q suggestions for future study
q
bibliography;
follow MLA format
PRESENTATION GUIDELINES
q Each group member must participate.
q Check outside room 211 for your
presentation time and room number.
q
PowerPoint
presentation is optional. If you choose to do a PowerPoint presentation, here
are some guidelines:
q
Your
Senior Research Project must have 10 to 15 pages of text, not including the
cover page, graphs or photos/pictures, or bibliography.
q
“Rule
of Seven”: ”Seven (7) bullets or lines per page, seven (7) words per line.”
From New Yorker Magazine, May 28,
2001
q
Do
not reproduce the bulk of your written paper in PowerPoint. Summarize the KEY POINTS, using bullets.
q
Presentation
should be professional, i.e., presentation colors should be readable, no dark
backgrounds and no light colored letters. Inappropriate sounds that detract
from your presentation will affect your final score.
q Do not read from the PowerPoint
screen or from your written project. Prepare note cards or an outline as
speaking guides.