1. Take notes

2.  You are graded and receive corresponding points in 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

3.  B: Collection of Information/Resource  D: Analysis of Information  E: Organization of the Written Work  F: Analysis of process of Outcomes  These criteria are used to grade your PPPP!

4.  You need a variety of sources in your works cited section of the PPPP.  Try for about 5:  Interviews, websites, books, magazines  Make sure all of your sources are not the same type.  You need 5 in-text citations

5.  Expression of your personal thoughts with depth of understanding and reflection  Explain/analyze/reflect your struggles, vision, ideas  A truly personal response that shows understanding of your self, the process, and problems receives the highest score

6.  Mechanics of the PPPP  Must have required structure

7.  Analysis of the processes of the PP and the outcomes of your project ( good or bad)  Intelligently and reflectively analyze yourself and your final result.

8.  Length: no more than 4000 words  Your paper needs:  A title Page  Table of contents  Introduction  Description of the process  Analysis of the Inspiration  Conclusion  Works Cited  Appendices, where appropriate

9.  If your wrote a novel or a long report than your process paper can be significantly shorter than others BECAUSE the description of the process will not be as long

10.  Title  MYP/Personal Project  Supervisor: name  Your name

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12.  Table of Contents  Introduction…………………page #  Description of Process……. page #  Analysis of the Inspiration…page #  Conclusion…………………..page #  Works Cited…………………page #  Appendices  Appendix A………….What it is  Appendix B…………..What it is  Appendix C…………..What it is

13.  12 point font  Times New Roman  Double spaced  Indent (tab) first word in new paragraph  All PPPP print must be same font size and style. No exceptions

14.  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 learn a lot of things about myself and my project.

15.  Describe in detail the steps you used.  This will vary because your projects are all different.  If your project has many steps then organize how you want to detail those steps. Don’t write : The second thing I did was to draw a picture of my sculpture.  Describe the :  Methods  Materials  Amount of time assistance inspiration frustrations anxieties Successes obstacles

16.  What motivated you?  What frustrated you?  What did you learn about your own 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 procrastinate. Was the project boring, too difficult, too easy etc  How could it have 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 ( or don’t like to ) create stuff.

17.  Concluding thoughts that reveal that you really, truly got something out of your topic physically, spiritually, intellectually, creatively etc.  Finish with a reflection that best summarizes what you learned about yourself (good and/or bad).  Do not write: I learned a lot about myself on a deep level.

18.  Google MLA format and go to 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 Mrs. Flores for the correct formatting.

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20.  These 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  CD of interview

21.  Label  Appendix A: Color Samples  Appendix B: Preliminary sketch  Appendix C: Photo of first attempt

22.  Presentation is important.  Make sure project and paper are:  Neat  Organized  Clean

23.  Give your project, process paper and journal to your advisor in a organized and self contained manner.  MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON EVERYTHING.  EXAMPLES:  Large folder with your name on outside, with everything inside.  In a gift bag type with everything inside.  Check with your supervisor if you have a large project that can not be easily put in a bag.  DON’T WALK IN ON THE DAY IT’S DUE AND THROW ALL YOUR STUFF ON YOUR SUPERVISOR’S DESK

24.  Do not bug your supervisor about the grade. Mrs. Flores will let you know when that is happening and your language arts teacher will give you your final grade when they have recorded everything.