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 !!!!!!