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The Senior Project has two routes. Research based and Practical based.
The Senior Project has two routes. Research based and Practical based.
Both routes are open to students.
Both routes are open to students.
Research Senior Project Practical Senior Project Senior Project Rubric. Examples
Research Based - Senior Project Requirements
Research Based - Senior Project Requirements
The Senior Project:
is a 1,500 - 3,000 word research essay/ project that is completed during grades 11 and 12
all projects must be approved by the EE/SP coordinator
is a UNIS mandatory graduation requirement.
is reported as a Pass / Fail on UNIS Report Card and UNIS Transcript. In order to Pass you must achieve a D or above in all criteria on the Senior Project Rubric (below)
has the same due dates as the Extended Essay.
completes the same refection components as the EE on ManageBac (3 reflections)
does not have to fit EE subject groups
research questions need to be approved by the supervisor and the EE/ SP Coordinator.
will follow the UNIS Academic Integrity Policy
will contain the following components:
Introduction and research question
Methodology
Argument and analysis
Conclusion
If you have started an Extended Essay and changed to a Senior Project you may continue with the same topic and supervisor.
Practical Route - Senior Project
Practical Route - Senior Project
General Requirements (Please see the following document for more details.
To enter the Practical Route for the Senior Project you must meet these requirements:
Meet with the EE/SP Coordinator with a proposal and receive approval
Demonstrate how you will meet the essence of the Rubric - demonstrate Knowledge and Understanding, Ability to Research, Communication Skills and Critical Thinking with your proposal. You may receive assistance in developing these parameters from the EE/SP Coordinator or a sponsoring teacher.
Senior Project Rubric (Practical and Research Route)
Senior Project Rubric (Practical and Research Route)
(A new and revised Practical Route Rubric is being developed for May 2023 exams)
Examples of Senior Projects
Examples of Senior Projects
Gardening
Gardening
One UNIS student did a Senior Project that involved action.
In addition to the written research they taught kindergarten students about gardening and planting.
Sports Anxiety in Young Athletes
Sports Anxiety in Young Athletes
One UNIS student did a Senior Project that involved passion.
They did a scripted oral presentation rather than a written report. The oral report covered all the Senior Project criteria.
EE to SP
EE to SP
Some students chose to change from the EE to the SP part way through based on their University admission needs.
If you chose to leave the Diploma Program and move to the Senior Project you can continue with the same topic and supervisor that you started on the Extended Essay.
Remember that the word count requirement is less. The skills you are learning on research, organization and reflection are the same.
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