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, you will need 3 credible sources.
Why is Wikipedia not a credible source?
Wikipedia, although entertaining and informative cannot be used as a source because the text is changeable by anyone who wants to change it. So although it could contain good information it is not a credible source.
10 reasons to just say no
What is a credible source?
Criteria to evaluate web sources
There are different types of sources
Primary Sources
Scholarly article or Academic Journal article
Sources for your research:
Opposing Viewpoints Database
Gale Student Resources in Context
