Personal Project Personal Project Process PaperProcess PaperDon’t procrastinate!
(This is what happens when you wait until the last minute.)
Importance of PPPP
Scoring based on 7 criteria A: Planning & Development B: Collection of Information/Resources C: Choice & Application of Techniques D: Analysis of Information E: Organization of the Written Work F: Analysis of process of Outcomes G: Personal Engagement
Criteria are used to grade
process paper
B: Collection of Information/Resource
D: Analysis of Information
E: Organization of the Written Work
F: Analysis of process of Outcomes
B: Collection of Information/Resources A variety of sources are required!
Try for about 5: These can include•Interviews• websites• books• magazines•Make sure all of sources are not the same type.
D: Analysis of Information
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• Expression personal thoughts with depth of understanding and reflection
• Explain/analyze/reflect your struggles, vision, ideas
• A truly personal reflection that shows understanding of :
• 1.yourself• 2.the process
E: Organization of the Written Work•MLA= 12-pt font , Times New Roman, double spaced, 1-inch margins, indented margins•Grammar•Appropriate academic language=Register•PPPP specifics
F: Analysis of Process & Outcomes
• 1. Analysis of the processes of the Project
and• 2. outcomes of your
project (good and bad)
• Intelligently and reflectively analyze yourself and the final result/product
The Process Paper
• Length: 1500-3500 words
• Requirements• A title page• Table of contents• Introduction• Description of the process• Analysis of the Inspiration• Conclusion• Works Cited• Appendices, where
appropriate
Exception to 4000-word rule
•The average paper us 8-10 pages long (give or take a few pages depending on your project)
•If your wrote a novel or a long report then your process paper can be significantly shorter than others BECAUSE the description of the process will not be as long
The Process Paper/ Title page
Title
MYP/Personal ProjectSupervisor: name
Your name
The Process Paper: Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction………………………………… #Description of Process………………….#Analysis of the Inspiration…………….#Conclusion…………………………………….#Works Cited…………………………………..#Appendices Appendix A……………………What it is Appendix B……………………What it is Appendix C…………………….What it is
Process
Paper:
Introduc
tion• Introductory remarks related to your project
• Brief description of your project
• AOI’s you addressed and WHY & HOW
• Brief reflection of your successes and/or failures or
overall result of project.
Do not write: I learned a
lot of things about myself
and my project.
Process paper: Description of Process
Describe in detail the steps you used.
This will vary because projects are all different.
If project has many steps, organize how you want to format those steps.
Don’t write : The second
thing I did was draw a picture
of my sculpture.
Describe the:
methodsmaterials
time requirements assistance inspiration
frustrations anxieties successes obstacles
Process Paper: Process Paper: Analysis of the Analysis of the
InspirationInspirationWhat motivated you?What frustrated you?What did you learn about your personal strengths?What did you learn about your weaknesses?What did you learn about yourself as a writer/musician/artist/etc?
Do not write : I learned I am a procrastinator.
Write about why you procrastinated. Was the project boring, too difficult, too easy, etc.How could project been better? Reflect how the AOI’s chosen are applicable and WHY you chose them.
Don’t write: One of my AOI’s is human ingenuity because I like to create stuff.
Process Paper: Conclusion
Reveal that you really, truly got something out of your topic physically, physically, spiritually, intellectually, creativelyspiritually, intellectually, creatively
Finish with a reflection that best summarizes what you learned about
yourself good and/or badgood and/or bad
Do not write: I learned a Do not write: I learned a lot about myself on a lot about myself on a
deep level. deep level.
Process Paper: Works Cited
Google MLA format and find the OWL at Purdue website.
*They have the format for absolutely every type of
source you can possibly have. *
Include any interviews, websites, books magazines, recordings, films, video games---EVERYTHING you used
*If for any reason you can’t find it check with me for the
correct formatting.
Process Paper: Works Cited
Process Paper: AppendicesThese are
attachments you place at the end of your paper.
•They can be:•Pictures of the process•Samples of materials•Rough drafts of project•Preliminary sketches•Interviews
Process paper:
Appendices• Label • Appendix A: Color Samples• Appendix B: Preliminary sketch• Appendix C: Photo of first attempt
• Ask me if your unsure what to include!
Other Important StuffOther Important Stuff
Presentation
Presentation
is importa
nt.
is importa
nt.
Make sure
Make sure
project project
& paper are:
& paper are:
NeatNeat
Organized
Organized
CleanClean
Last thoughtsGive project, process paper, & journal to advisor in an
organized & self contained manner. MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON EVERYTHING.MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON EVERYTHING.
EXAMPLES:In a gift bag/brown bag with everything inside.
Check with your supervisor if size of project prevents this.NO PLASTIC BAGS!!! ( they break, are sloppy, & difficult for us to
organize)
DON’T WALK IN ON THE DAY IT’S DUE & THROW ALL YOUR DON’T WALK IN ON THE DAY IT’S DUE & THROW ALL YOUR STUFF ON YOUR SUPERVISOR’S DESKSTUFF ON YOUR SUPERVISOR’S DESK
Final thoughts….
Final thoughts….
Do not bug your supervisor about the grade.
Do not bug your supervisor about the grade.
yOUR final grade Will be revealed AFTER
yOUR final grade Will be revealed AFTER
everything is RECORDED!!!!!!!!!
everything is RECORDED!!!!!!!!!
Personal Project is worth 50 points in this class.
Due March 3Due March 3rd rd !!!!!!