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Senior Capstone

A mid-year project for Wunsche seniors, allowing them to demonstrate their

accomplishments in Career and Technical Education. This project is an assessment of

your ability to design and participate in a multi-phased, research-based learning process, while preparing for your future in higher education,

technical institutions, or the workforce.

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What do CWHS Alumni tell us about Capstone?

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“Researching a topic is the first thing you will be expected to do at work or in college - I already knew what to do – I actually helped my classmates.”

“My employer asked me to research a new product – “I got this!”

“Thanks for making me do this, I would have been lost in college without it!”

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5 Elements of the Capstone

•Proposal•Project•Paper•Process•Presentation

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How Do I Choose A Topic and turn it in to a

Proposal?

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Choosing a TopicThe topic will: – reflect the student’s particular interests and goals

in their chosen career pathway – be timely and creative and real-world– be based on a NEW TREND/PROCESS, a

NEED/PRODUCT, or a PROBLEM/SOLUTION

VS.

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The Wider ViewMoving from a topic to a proposal involves developing a “wider view”. This means using your skills and knowledge to go from just learning about a topic; to figuring out the issues and how you can make a difference. 

Two questions you need to answer in Capstone:

•Who is affected by the trend/problem/need I am addressing?

•How will my process/solution/product benefit those who are affected?

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Topic/ Research Proposals

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Sample Proposal Topics

•Design a solution for housing built on a sloping site. (architecture)•Create a public service broadcast or event to reduce teen auto accidents (radio/TV broadcasting)•Conduct a survey of patients on common cold remedies and publish your results (medicine)•Design a new informational packet about a specific topic: smoking, high blood pressure autism etc. (media graphics, education)

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More Proposals• Experiment with safe solutions to fire ants. (horticulture)• Write an appeal to the court on a case with local

significance. (law)• Find a solution to keeping flowers fresh longer

(horticulture)• Design a set of architectural blueprints for – multi-family

housing following a disaster. (architecture, engineering)• Create a photo journal of steps to learning a new skill or

process (engineering)• Design an animated character to address a topic

(animation, education)

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Even More Proposals!

• Research a solution for multi-functional technical devices. (technology)

• Research and design a new product – show your entrepreneurial spirit. (business, etc)

• Develop a business plan for a start up company or new product.(marketing, banking & finance)

• Research and design a menu for a restaurant with nutritional information or a blueprint for the facility (graphic arts, culinary, architecture)

• Research and design a simple Will for students (law)• Research herbal cures for a common problem(pharmacy)

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The Project• The project is the outcome of your research– A new trend and the process– A problem and the solution– A need and the product

Remember to answer the two “Wider Questions”

•Who is affected by the trend/problem/need I am addressing?

•How will my process/solution/product benefit those who are affected?

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The Interview – Ask an Expert

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The Interview

• Why do we interview people?– To learn more about your proposal

• Who can we interview?– Business partners, industry professionals, professors,

public officials• How do we get in touch with them?– Phone and your personal email address

• What do we ask them?– Information about their role and information about

your proposal.

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The Annotated Bibliography

• What is an Annotated Bibliography?– A list of your sources with a summary of the

material• What is the advantage?– When you summarize your sources it helps you to

write your research without plagiarizing or copying from the source.

• What does it need to include?– At least 5 sources and your interview

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The Research Paper

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Research Paper Basic Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) sources, plus at least one personal interview.

• Proficient level of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage.

• In-text and/or parenthetical documentation• Title page and a works cited page according to

MLA format.• Five to eight (5-8) pages in length, not including

the title page, and works cited page.

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Plagiarism

• Plagiarism is the use of someone else's work and claiming it as your own.

• Plagiarism is stealing the effort, ideas, or work of someone else and reporting it as if you are the original author.

• To avoid plagiarism, summarize your resources and always give credit when you quote directly from a source.

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Grading

Capstone Grades are earned in either your CTE Class or English/Humanities or Both.

See the Timeline for more information on how grades are earned in CTE or English.

English 4, 4H, or 4AP or Humanities AND

CTE Class

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Presentation Information

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The Presentation Basic Requirements

• Appropriate Dress/appearance• Presentation geared to Business Partners• 2 Visual Aids (no more than 3 minutes if using

any videos). Only one visual aid may be a video(s).

• Correct Grammar and Spelling• Appropriate Presentation Skills• 10-12 Minutes in Length

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The Capstone Process

• The Capstone Process is a series of assignments that are due from December 12, 2014 to April 16, 2015

• The Timeline gives you the dates and assignments that are due

• The Capstone Rubrics and Completion forms give you the information you need to include

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Capstone Scholarships!

Most Outstanding Capstone Projects

$1000 in eachProfessional AcademyTechnology Academy

Medical Academy

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MOST OUTSTANDING CAPSTONE PROJECT OVERALL for CWHS

$1500.00Be sure to apply!

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Project TimelineStay on track – it’s easy!

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Graduation

May 2015