The purpose of the Senior English Project is to enable students to effect change in our community.
Please complete the following:
1- Proposal for the research paper
2- Interview with a person(s) involved or affected by the issue
3- 3-5 page research paper that examines a school-related issue and proposes a solution
4- 5-7 minute multi-media presentation
Possible Topics:
teen pregnancy ~ cell phone distraction
violence in school ~ class size
medical issues ~ self-selection vs. tracking
lack of school spirit ~ self-segregation
gangs ~ racism
homophobia ~ promiscuity
open campus ~ lack of parental involvement
vandalism ~ lack of technology(functioning tech)
theft ~ truancy
class disruption ~ structural design of the building
poverty-related issues ~ curriculum
To be successful with this project, you will need 3 credible sources. Please visit the following links to locate sources.
Opposing Viewpoints Database
Gale Student Resources in Context
