Sr. Project Presentation Guidelines

1. Sr. Project Presentation Guidelines Follow along page 23

2. Senior Project Presentation Guidelines • See p23-25. • Presentation OUTLINE: each student must turn in an outline of his/her presentation the day before the delivery date. -Details about presentation’s: introduction, body, and conclusion. -Use the form/outline on page 24.

3. Length: 10-15 minutes • 2 Students per day. • 10-15 Minutes, 20 minutes maximum. • If you go under 10 minutes, you must re-present after school to an audience of teachers and administrators. • If the second attempt does not meet 10-minute requirement, the student does NOT GRADUATE. • Rehearse in front of an audience as many times as possible. See me if you need a live audience.

4. Presentation Materials • All presentation materials must be submitted to your English teacher the day prior to your presentation.

5. Topics to Discuss During Presentation • Brief summary of your research. • Exploration of the background of your topic. • Detailed description of arguments on both sides of the controversy (MOST OF PRESENTATION) • Your conclusion and opinion. • What you learned. • How the Sr. Project will impact your future.

6. Visuals: • All Presentations must have a visual aid. • They can include but not limited to: -PowerPoint slide show (highly recommeded) -Prezi -Video of you in action related to your project (this cannot substitute for your presenting) -Overhead and transparencies with information about your topic. -Brochure /pamphlet/handout for the audience.

7. Grading • See page 25 for rubric. • Introduction: Catchy opening, breif overview, thesis statement. • Body: Informative, knowledgeable, interesting, well developed. • Conclusion: Effective and memorable closure to the presentation. • Auditory and/or Visual Enhancement: innovative, creative, effective aid to guide the speaker and audience through the presentation.

8. Grading continued • Question/Answer Period: Presenter’s handling of questions and discussion. • Delivery: Eye contact, posture, loud & clear speaking voice, formal language. • Professionalism/Preparedness: Appearance, preparation. • Time: Does not go over or under allotted time.

9. Audience • Teachers and staff may attend w/o your knowledge. • You may invite staff members, students. • Each student will be able to invite a certain number of passes for their presentations. • Guests must have permission, signed on their pass from their teacher. • If they are not in the class on time, they cannot attend. • Outside visitors must sign in at the Main Office and obtain a visitors pass. • Presenters are responsible for their guests behavior. This can impact your grade, so be careful whom you invite.

10. Schedule of Dates for Presentation • Each person will pick a number out of a hat. • Based on the number, you will choose a date to present. • 2 presentations per day.

11. What to Turn in • Senior Project folder • Left side • Proposal & Parent Contact • Notes from 6+ sources with Rubric • Right side • Outline with Rubric • First draft with Rubric (and any other drafts you did) • Final paper with Rubric • If you have missed any steps in the process • Turn in all steps with your final paper • All steps are REQUIRED in order to graduate

12. Penalties • Late: • 10% per day • Do not participate in Graduation Ceremony if not in on time, meeting minimum requirements • Due the period you have English • Paper is late regardless of absence or excuse • Not meeting any one of the minimum requirements: • Paper returned to student • Late penalties apply – however long it takes to correct and re-submit