Allow for students to creatively explore (choice where possible) new topics, research sources of information, organize & outline ideas, articulate claims or thesis, & support positions with evidence.  Supplement the learning that occurs in the homework, class work assignments, lessons, & examinations. 

Evaluation:  Measures the learning of students: presentation effort & creativity, quality & effort of research, how the display of their understanding of the main concepts & issues.

Guidelines for any assigned project:

• When choice where possible Sign up ensure that topic selection is appropriate. Make sure to pick one find interesting & informative, I can assist.
• Gather information conduct research so that you can complete project with adequate source materials.
• Make sure you have adequate supplies and materials to display your project.
• Organize ideas, outline before submit your final product.
• Follow MLA bibliography when you list your sources.
• Use citations it’s very important. 
  • Cite where your research by using quotation marks.
  • Avoid plagiarism, paraphrasing can be seen as plagiarism.

• Reasonable deductions may occur for late projects. 
  • • However, no more than 5 points will be deducted for each day late.
    • Not to exceed a maximum of 20 points).