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This course is designed to help you complete a research project in which you will use evidence from credible sources to support a claim about a topic in your career pathway. You will write a 12-15 page research paper about your topic. Successful completion of this course will fulfill the Capstone graduation requirement.
This course is designed to help you complete a research project in which you will use evidence from credible sources to support a claim about a topic in your career pathway. You will write a 12-15 page research paper about your topic. Successful completion of this course will fulfill the Capstone graduation requirement.
Course Syllabus
Course Syllabus
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Google Classroom Code: yddejdn
Instructors:
Instructors:
Mrs. Northup - malissa.northup@weymouthps.org, Maroon Office
Mr. Aiello - adam.aiello@weymouthps.org, Room 015
Mr. Faria - william.faria@weymouthps.org, Room 018
Special Education Consultant:
Special Education Consultant:
Tammie Stone - tammie.stone@weymouthps.org, Room 206
Administrator:
Administrator:
Associate Principal Mrs. Northup - malissa.northup@weymouthps.org, Maroon Office
2024 Meeting Dates: Wednesdays - 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15
2024 Meeting Dates: Wednesdays - 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm, WHS Library
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm, WHS Library
Policies:
Policies:
We are very sorry that you did not show sufficient progress with your capstone project by the March 1st deadline. This course is the final credit recovery option that you have to make up for that decision. If you do not pass this course, you will not graduate in June with your classmates. Since your ability to graduate is a very serious issue, the following policies will be adhered to at all times and will help determine your collaboration grade for this course.
1. You will remain actively engaged in the work for this class (i.e. no phones, using computers for anything other than your research/paper).
1. You will remain actively engaged in the work for this class (i.e. no phones, using computers for anything other than your research/paper).
2. You will allow others to remain actively engaged in the work for this class.
2. You will allow others to remain actively engaged in the work for this class.
3. You will adhere to the mandatory attendance policy. As with all WEHS classes, you may only miss a total of 1 hour of class time. Should you miss more than 1 hour of class time you will fail the course. This includes excessive bathroom breaks.
3. You will adhere to the mandatory attendance policy. As with all WEHS classes, you may only miss a total of 1 hour of class time. Should you miss more than 1 hour of class time you will fail the course. This includes excessive bathroom breaks.
During this course you will learn to:
During this course you will learn to:
Select an appropriate topic
Access information efficiently and effectively (using databases)
Evaluate information critically and competently (annotated bibliography, 10 sources)
Manage the flow of information from a wide variety of sources (50 notecards)
Use information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand (outline, presentation)
Orally present your major research findings
Apply a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information (Works Cited)
Synthesize your research (paper, 12-15 pages)
Reflect on your project
Collaborate with your advisors
Use technology effectively (manage documents, use Google classroom)
Links to the Instructions for Each Step
You will be required to hand in the following steps during this course: (700 possible points)
You will be required to hand in the following steps during this course: (700 possible points)
Links to the Instructions for Each Step
Capstone Failure Reflection (10 pts / 1% of final grade)
Steps 1-3: Research proposal (15 pts / 2% of final grade)
Steps 1-3: Ten-source annotated bibliography (50 pts / 7% of final grade)
Step 4: 50 note cards from 10-20 different sources (50 pts / 7% of final grade)
Step 5: Oral presentation and accompanying PowerPoint (50 pts / 7% of final grade)
Step 5: Rough draft of your paper and your works cited page (100 pts / 14% of final grade)
Step 6: Final draft of your paper and your works cited page (275 pts / 40% of final grade)
Step 6: Project review checklist and reflection (50 pts / 7% of final grade)
Collaboration rubric as completed by your faculty members (50 pts / 7% of final grade)
Technology rubric as completed by your faculty members (50 pts / 7% of final grade)
You will also receive a grade for Active Citizenship, which includes participation and behavior in class, as well as adherence to deadlines.
You will also receive a grade for Active Citizenship, which includes participation and behavior in class, as well as adherence to deadlines.
Your final draft will be assessed using the school-wide Written Communication and Research rubrics. In addition, you will be assessed using the school's technology, oral communication and collaboration rubrics based on your performance throughout the course.
Your final draft will be assessed using the school-wide Written Communication and Research rubrics. In addition, you will be assessed using the school's technology, oral communication and collaboration rubrics based on your performance throughout the course.
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