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English 12R Carroll

Senior Inquiry Research 2014-2015

YOU are the Expert
DUE DATE (for all components): January 7, 2015
Requirement Checklist:
_______ 1) RESEARCH paper (100 points)
_____Minimum 7-10 pages
_____Cover page (name, class, mod, title of paper)
_____Introduction (1/2 page to 1 page on WHY you selected this topic and how it relates
to YOU)
_____3-5 fully researched subtopics (1-2 pages per each subtopic)
_____Conclusion (summary and result of what you learned from the research itself)
_____Properly formatted in-text citations
_____Accurate works cited page (including references for ALL REQUIRED source types
and minimum # for each). You must include ALL sources you used.
_____1 margins, size-12 font (Times, Times New Roman, Arial), numbered pages (upper
right-hand corner)
_____Thoroughly proofread and nearly error-free
_______ 2) Reflection (25 points)
_____2 pages following the same formatting requirement as above
Must address:
o _____what you learned about this topic
o _____what you found most interesting about this topic
o _____what you learned by completing this project (skills, tools, etc.)
o _____what you learned ABOUT YOURSELF by completing this project (time
management, organization, how to conduct research, how to accurately
cite sources, etc.)
o _____how completing this project will help you in college or employment
o _____any suggestions to improve the project
_______ 3) Presentation (50 points)
_____(10-12 minutes including hook below)
_____PowerPoint or Prezi required with a minimum of 10 ATTRACTIVE slides
_____Focus of presentation is on the highlights of your research (most interesting aspect,
what you learned, most important features, why you researched this topic, etc.)
_____NO spelling or grammatical errors on your slides
_____Public speaking skills (eye contact, projection & clarity, audience engagement,
knowledge, pacing, and serious demeanor)
_______ 4) Hook/Product (part of presentation) (25 points)
_____Creative feature to engage your audience and culminate your research experience
(some suggestions include video footage of you, photo book with text, how-to
book, class mini-lesson, demonstration w/props, etc.)
_____Must be creative and be of professional quality
_____Required part of presentation that may be 3-4 minutes in length

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_______ 5) Tri-fold OR Flyer (25 points)
_____Handout for ALL students in class (32 total)
_____Tri-fold may work better for text-heavy handouts
_____Flyers may work better for image-heavy handouts
_____Should provide important information/highlights of your research to teach your
classmates
_______ 6) Binder (50 points)
_____1 binder containing all required research, organization, planning, and completed
work
Use the following list as a guideline (there may be additions/changes)
5 dividers or tabs
o TAB 1: Finalized papers
_____Approved proposal
_____Research paper
_____Works cited
_____Reflection
o TAB 2: Planning
_____Calendar with checkpoints and YOUR timelines filled in
_____Weekly activity log (minimum of 5 entries per week)
_____Checkpoint list
_____Journals (minimum of 1 handwritten page --- 1 per week)
o TAB 3: Research
_____All source collection sheets (colored sheets containing websites,
articles, books, etc.)
_____Media Print Sources (minimum of 3): Printed magazine, newspaper,
or journal articles with accompanying notes pages (minimum of
25 thorough bullets per article)
_____Website Sources (minimum of 3): Printed website articles with
accompanying notes pages (minimum of 25 thorough bullets)
_____Book Source (minimum of 1): Notes from book used (minimum of 25
thorough bullets)
_____Primary Source (minimum of 1): Typed interview questions AND
answers in complete sentences. (Minimum of 25)
o TAB 4: Presentation
_____Printed outline of your PowerPoint
_____1-page typed plan for your presentation (may be in proper outline
format)
o TAB 5: Additional notes and resources
_____This section includes anything at all that contributed to your Senior
Inquiry Research that is not listed above

8.5 weeks of work /6 major assignments /275 points total for SIR
(excluding weekly checkpoints)
Every component of the research project should be completed to the best of your ability and
exemplify your very best work. Become an expert and strive for excellence.
*Components may be subject to minor changes. Any changes will be provided in writing well in advance of deadlines.

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