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The Process; Step by Step

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  » Research

  » Oral Checks

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  » Oral Presentation

  » Resume

  » Interview

  » Portfolio

  » Reflection Paper

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Choosing a Topic

Choose something that interests you a lot.
The project can be a hobby or something you learned in class. It can also be about your culture, your heritage, a future career choice, or an issue you care about in your community. Remember to pick a project topic that will hold your interest for months.

Think of at least two or three different ideas.

Give yourself time to let your idea grow. Brainstorm. Ask yourself questions about your idea. What do I already know about this topic? What do I want to find out about this topic? Are there teachers/community members/business professionals who can help me learn more about it?

Keep in mind that all project ideas will be different, requiring different sources of information.

Choose a project idea in a field you find appealing. Below is a document full of sample ideas for projects, listed by different categories:

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