Senior Comprehensives: 2009-2010
Accountability Groups and
Shepherds
Comps assessments
Research Portfolio Writing Portfolio Project Presentation
Following are descriptions of assignments directly connected to the Senior Comprehensive process.
Timeline (check below for details about assignments and portfolios)
September, 2009 Final Topic Selection Due
November 20, 2009 15 sources due (not annotated)
November 24, 2009 5 Annotated Sources submitted to JCGI class
December 11, 2009 Interview questions approved by shepherds
December 15, 2009 Nature of Good and Evil submitted to English class
January 21, 2010 Project Proposal advised by shepherd and submitted in JCGI
January 28, 2010 Interview submitted to Bible class
February 5, 2010 Global Perspective paper in JCGI class (+ 15 new sources, may later count toward annotated sources)
February 25, 2010 10 Annotated Sources submitted to Bible class: prompt and how to
March 5, 2010 Bible Ethics Paper outline submitted to Bible class
April 2, 2010 “Who Am I Now?” final draft submitted to English class
April 8, 2010 Bible Ethics Paper final draft submitted to Bible class
April 13, 2010 Project completed
April 16, 2010 Project Summary submitted to Global Issues class
April 30, 2010 Research Portfolio15 Additional Annotated Sources (25 + 15 non-annotated) submitted to Global Issues class
May 14, 2010 Writing Portfolio (includes items in addition to those in this timeline)
May 26, 2010
Oral
Presentation
Research Portfolio 25% of the final comps assessment. Completed portfolio due May 1, 2009, but many elements have earlier due dates for classes.
The research portfolio will be assessed by a panel of examiners whose rubric totals will be averaged and who will consult with each other as needed. Many elements will have been turned in to other classes, but they should be collected by the student to submit in the final research portfolio on April 30, 2010. The research portfolio can have hand written page numbers and can contain original documents collected together and not reformatted. The research portfolio will include:
1) Cover page identical to writing portfolio cover page except a clear indication that it is the research portfolio. Cover page may include appropriate graphic and/or photos (not required). Must include the student’s name, topic, and date. Examples
2)
Student Profile Page. Examples
3) An Annotated Research Bibliography of exactly 20 items. Students are encouraged to select the best of their research and the items that are the most relevant to their topics to include here. Five of these are due by November 24, 2009 (optional rewrite due December 12 but revisions should not happen after this date). The second fifteen are due April 30, 2010. Turned in to Mr. D’s Global Issues (or Japanese Culture) class.
4) Bible class annotated bibliography relevant to Bible Ethics Paper(5 sources in addition to 20 research sources) due February 25, 2010 and turned in to Bible class. (help with writing these)
5) A bibliography of at least 10 different (more recommended) sources in addition to the 25 used for the annotated bibliography. These do NOT need to be annotated. Many, if not all, of these will appear in the works cited portions of the writing portfolio. MLA style citations. To be turned in separately in this research portfolio on April 30, 2010.
6) Optional Brief Summaries of any internships, personal experiences, field studies, surveys, interviews, etc. you used for your comps process. None of these are specifically required.
7) References filled out by a student’s classroom teachers and advisors that assess a student’s research activities as he or she explores his or her topic. These are automatically generated (the student does not need to ask for them or collect them for the portfolio) for each student and will only address the research process for the comps (JCGI).
8) Interview from Bible class. Due January 28, 2010.
9) References generated by your peer accountability group and provided by Mr. D in Global Issues (JCGI).
Research Portfolio Writing Portfolio Project Presentation
Writing Portfolio 25% of the final comps assessment. Competed portfolio due May 15, 2009 but many elements have earlier due dates.
The writing portfolio will be assessed by a panel of readers whose rubric totals will be averaged and who will consult with each other as needed. Many elements will have been turned in to other classes, but the student should cut and paste them into one formatted document with automatically paginated numbers and the student’s last name on every page after the index page. The writing portfolio will include:
1) Cover page identical to research portfolio cover page except a clear indication that it is the writing portfolio. Cover page may include appropriate graphic and/or photos (not required). Must include the student’s name, topic, and date. Examples
2) Student Profile Page. Examples
3) Index page. Examples (for style options only)
4) Bible Ethics Paper This assignment intersects with her or his comps topics. This paper will receive a stand-alone grade in Bible class in addition to the comps assessment. Rough draft, March 5, 2010 Final Draft April 8, 2010. Expectations including length and format will be set in Bible class.
5) “Nature of Good and Evil”: This paper explores the nature of good and evil using contrasting examples from literature and scripture to describe how good and evil relate to suffering and how an individual can bring good to the world. This paper will receive a stand-alone grade in English class in addition to the comps assessment. Final draft December 15, 2009.
6) Who Am I Now This paper explores the student’s world view and goals with a connection to his/her comps topic. This paper will receive a stand-alone grade in English class in addition to the comps assessment. Final due April 2, 2010.
7) Project Summary. A paper that summarizes a student’s project and connects it to his or her topic. This paper will be also be assessed in global issues and Mr. D, your shepherd or Ms. Foxwell are available for questions concerning the project. Parts of your project proposal may be usable here. Due April 16, 2010.
8) Global Perspective Summary A paper examining the global impact of your topic. This paper will also be assessed in your Global Issues class. Due February 5, 2010.
9) A Final Portfolio Paper of 8-15 pages will be submitted about your topic. This paper will likely include significant elements from other papers in the portfolio and serve as preparation for the presentation portion. It should not be all cut and paste and it should not only be about preparing for your presentation. This paper will be included in your portfolio and receive a stand-alone grade in the Global Issues class. Final Draft for formal paper is due May 14, 2010. Preliminary draft can be submitted to Mr. D in Global Issues for editing before May 7, 2010.
Research Portfolio Writing Portfolio Project Presentation
Project 25% of the final comps assessment, Projects due April 14, 2009.
The project will be assessed by a panel. The panel will read the summary found in the writing portfolio, examine the element of the project made public to the CAJ community, and (in some cases and only if necessary) interview the students or investigate the projects themselves. Mr. Duhrkoop, and Mrs. Foxwell, will be directly working with the students on their projects and will be responsible for making sure the panels are fully informed about the project.
Project proposal due January 21, 2010, in Global Issues. Expectations set in Global Issues class.
Projects are due April 13, 2010. Extensions will only be granted if there are valid reasons related to the implementation of your project.
Final written project summary due April 16, 2010.
Research Portfolio Writing Portfolio Project Presentation
Presentation 25% of the final comps assessment
The presentation will be assessed by a panel after a public presentation.
Presentations occur on Wednesday, May 26, 2010.
Research Portfolio Writing Portfolio Project Presentation
2010 Senior Comprehensive Accountability Groups
Modified November, 2009
Research Portfolio Writing Portfolio Project Presentation