Listed below are Process Journal prompt ideas.
These responses will be helpful to reference later while putting together the Personal Project Presentation.
How do I plan to set up my journal (scrapbook, word doc, blog, composition notebook, binder, etc.)?
Will I use lists, photos, diagrams, sketches, graphic organizers, etc. (any and all are acceptable and encouraged)?
What is the purpose of my project?
In other words, what do I want others to understand through my work, and/or what impact do I want my project to have?
What do I hope to achieve through my Personal Project, and how will it challenge me?
How is one of my ideas visible in my project?
How can the chosen idea enrich my Personal Project?
What is my plan of action for my Project?
Include a timeline
How will I measure the success of my final product?
List specifics for how to evaluate the final Personal Project outcome or product.
Who are some adults, peers, and mentors that can assist me in both organizing the project and specializing in the project?
When and how will I meet with the adults/peers who can assist me?
How will I communicate any issues or progress in my Personal Project with adults/mentors (keep a record of this in the journal)?
What are the materials that I already have?
What are the materials I need?
How will I select and organize my research?
What specific sources are relevant to my topic?
What sources do I need to make my project successful? (interviews, books, web databases, magazines, encyclopedias, reference books, multi-media presentations, workshops, articles, newspapers, museums, libraries, and other site visits)
List at least 5 sources (include biographical information and annotation/summary).
How do I know if these sources are reliable/credible?
How will I evaluate my sources?
Are there any additional resources that I need to create (carry out experiments, create surveys, arrange interviews. etc)?
How can I continue (using resources and knowledge gained) to make informed decisions in connection with the project’s goal?
Provide examples.
Overall, how is the development of my Personal Project so far?
What challenges am I encountering in the Personal Project?
What solutions can I create to these challenges?
What are my next steps towards creating a successful Personal Project?
As I reflect on my Personal Project, how has this guided my work?
Currently, do I have a variety of sources? If not, what do I need to add/find?
What additional sources will enhance my project or to help me learn something new about my topic?
How has the knowledge from my research/sources influenced or changed my Personal Project?
How will my audience see or hear my sources in my project?
How visible is my chosen Global Context in my project? If it is not clearly visible, what changes can I make?
What is going well with my project?
What are the challenges and how will I overcome these challenges?
Is my project matching my goal at this point? How has it transformed?
What changes would I like to make now that I have started my project?
What do I need to do to finish my project (time frames, uncompleted tasks, unanswered questions, additional contacts for resources and research)?
What questions do I have about writing the paper?
How has reflecting on this project extended my knowledge and understanding of the topic?
How have I developed as a learner by completing the project?
How would I like to present my project to others during the showcase?
Reflecting on my project, how would I assess myself on MYP Personal Project Criteria Rubric? Why? * include additional reflections, questions, ideas, sketches, photos, lists, graphic organizers, etc. while working on the project during this time
*PLEASE BRING YOUR JOURNALS EVERY TIME YOU MEET WITH YOUR ADVISOR