1. 11th Grade capstone project
Ms. Treto

2. Overview 11th Grade – Prototype
take research log from 10th grade and write rough draft of background research paper on product/experiment (individual – at least 1,200 words). Must be typed, double spaced, sources sited APA on last page, include a cover page
rough draft of abstract – 250 to 300 words.
revised drawing/rendering of product (individual or up to three in a group)
produce initial prototype (not all students will have a prototype - individual or up to three)

3. Sample Abstract Template
Title
Name
School
Purpose of project / experiment:
An introductory statement of the reason for creating or modifying the product.
Summarize procedures, emphasizing the key points or steps:
A summarization of the key points and an overview of how the product would be created or modified.
Include details about the materials used especially if it is important to the design.
An abstract should only include procedures done by the student. Work done by a mentor (such as surgical procedures) or work done prior to student involvement must not be included.
Detail in a brief and clearly expressed manner application/data
Application – target audience, how would it impact.
Testing - data.
Conclusion.
250 – 300 words max.

4. Research paper
Title Page – title centered on page, names, date, teacher right lower corner
Introduction
Materials and Methods – used on project,
modifications
Results – any data collected
Discussion of possible applications
Conclusions
References/Bibliography – sited APA

5. Product revision revise drawing/rendering of product
produce initial prototype
Create rough draft of marketing plan

6. Marketing plan