Your Name
LA IV: Mrs. Wolf
Senior Project Journal
29 April 2011
SECTION ONE:
(Project) “My Project Research, Choosing My Project, and Selecting an Advisor”
(Job Shadow) “My Career Research, Choosing My Project, and Selecting an Advisor”
You will now start typing your findings. There is no need for research or citations, just reflection. Be sure to mention in this section how and/or why you chose your topic, what you learned about your topic through research, and a summary of the “story” of how you found your mentor. This should be double spaced in 12 point font with one inch margins. It should be ONE page which means to the bottom of this page, not ¾ or ½. As always, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and language count so be sure to have it proofread by another set of eyes! Also, remember to NOT do this journal the night before it is due.
SAMPLE SENIOR PROJECT JOURNAL
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SECTION TWO: “Interview”
This is where you start a new page. No need for another heading with your name. That is only needed on the first page. For this section you will type your transcribed notes in Q and A format. All the other rules from Section One apply (spelling , grammar, punctuation, double spaced, one page minimum). Bear in mind that your mentor will see this section and will have to sign and date the typed transcript.
Q: What you asked them.
A: What did they say? You can answer this “word for word” or paraphrase.
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INTERVIEW REFLECTION:
You are still dealing with Section Two but now you are on a separate sheet of paper as your mentor/advisor does NOT see this page. It is where you reflect on what you learned through the interview. Did anything surprise you? Shock you? Interest you? What are your thoughts now that you have learned even more about the career/project? Did you agree or disagree with your mentor/advisor on any points? You can be candid as only YOU AND I will read this part. Your mentor only signs the transcripts on the page before. This section needs to be ½ page. Be sure it is truly a ½ page and not just a paragraph! Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate.
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SECTION THREE:
(Project) “Creating My Project”
(Job Shadow) “On the Job Experiences”
February 1, 2011
This is where you do your entries. If you are doing a project, you will need an entry for every time you work on your project. You will also need to be sure to note benchmark entries when you met with your mentor. Some of your entries will be very short. Some will be long. Total, they need to add up to four pages. Remember that spelling, grammar, and punctuation DO count but your tone on this section can be informal. It is a time for you to really reflect on what you have done, observed, and thought. It should not be merely a list of what you did but also include what you thought and observed. This part of the journal is truly reflective. I should feel like I am there at your hours with you. If there is terminology you think I won’t understand, explain it to me. I always learn new and exciting things from this section of your journal.
March 1, 2011
When you start a new entry, you do not start a new page. You pick up where you left off. There is no set number of entries you must have but your entry MUST match your hours log. If it is on your hours log, I should find it in your journal. Some people get the 15 hours done at once so they have one long entry. Others take 12-15 visits so they will have more entries albeit shorter ones.
April 1, 2011
Remember, this whole section should be four pages total. And I mean to the bottom of the 4th page……Do not write these all at once. They should be written shortly after each visit. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do NOT procrastinate. Do
SAMPLE SENIOR PROJECT JOURNAL
SECTION FOUR: “My Conclusions and Action Plan”
This is where you reflect on the project as a whole. How was the experience for you? What were your frustrations? Accomplishments? Epiphanies? This is where you will also develop an action plan which will allow you to reach your goals. For some of you, this goal may be different than your senior project. Maybe you would like to try something different. Just be sure to explain who you are changing course. How do you plan to reach your career goals? College? Training? Internship? What is your ultimate career goal? Be as specific as possible. The more detailed the goal, the more likely it will happen! A lot of this section will be addressed during Senior Project Boards as your panel will want to know what you plan to do in the future to reach your goals. It is a good idea to think about this ahead of time and this section of the journal is perfect for it! This section is also very reflective but spelling, grammar, and punctuation do count. It should be ½ page minimum. Once again, be sure it is not just a paragraph but truly AT LEAST ½ a page.
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
- Just staple! No pictures, covers, pretty paper, or frills.
- Due IN CLASS on 4/29
- Keep a copy for yourself as you can use it for ideas for your Senior Project speech!