Reporting the Personal Project

2011-12
Photo by Rowan Boreham

Introduction

Photo by Chris Boreham

Personal Project Process journal

Outcome or product

Report

What goes in the report?

Photo by Nina Williams

Criterion B: Define the goal

Identify and explain how your topic is based on your personal interest Justify the focus area of interaction used as a context for your project Outline your goal Create specifications to evaluate the outcome/product of your project

Photo by Liz Eckmann

Criterion C: Select sources

Select varied, relevant sources to achieve goal Evaluate sources Evidence in report AND bibliography
Photo by Mike Sullivan

Criterion D: Apply information

Transfer and apply information to
Make decisions Create solutions Develop understandings in connection with your goal

Photo by Mike Sullivan

Criterion E: Achieve the goal

Photo by Jan von Helleben

Evaluate the quality of your outcome/product To what extent did you achieve your goal?

Criterion F: Reflect on learning

Reflect on how you have
Extended your knowledge of the topic Extended your knowledge of the focus AOI Developed as a learner (ATL skills)

What new perspectives have you gained?

Photo by Jos van Wunnik

But wait, theres more!

Criterion G: Report the project

Your communication skills are assessed in delivering the report
Organization of the report Clear, coherent, concise communication Accurate use of language Appropriate presentation Meets word/time limits Acknowledge sources properly (MLA style)
Photo by Terren in Virginia

Criterion A: Use the process journal

Evidence of all ATL skills Select between 10 and 20 individual entries YOUR responsibility to choose and submit the extracts for assessment

Photo by Jenna Carver

FORMAT OF THE REPORT

Photo by Chris Boreham

How can I report my project?

A written report An oral report that includes visual support A multimedia presentation

Whats the structure of the report?

1. Title page
Your name Title of your project Format of the report Length (word count/time) School name Year

Whats the structure of the report?

2. The body of the report
The goal (B) Selection of sources (C) Application of information (D) Achieving the goal (E) Reflection on learning (F)

Whats the structure of the report?

3. Bibliography
Properly formatted MLA style

How long is the report?

Written report: 1500 3500 words Oral presentation: 15 minutes Multimedia presentation:
Audio-visual = 15 minutes Website = 1500 3500 words

Photo via JW Sokol

Choosing the format

What is the best way for YOU to communicate what you have done?

Consider:
Learning style Strengths/weaknesses Resources available

Photo by Nedra

Timeline

What Plan/outline

When December 6 - 9

Draft 1
Draft 2/dress rehearsal

January 24 - 27
February 6 - 10

Written and multimedia reports February 21 submitted; oral presentations conducted