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AVID Junior College Research ProjectObjective: Students will research and compile information on a college that is unfamiliar to them.Materials: Student handouts AVID Junior College Research Project, Information-Research Project, and Rubric Research ProjectInstructions: 1. Assign one college to each student to research.2. Review the student handout 5.5c Rubric for Research Project with students.3. Give each student a copy of the student handout 5.5b Information Sheet-Research Project, and brainstorm sources for research (institution website, collegeboard, usnews and world report). 4. Once students have had an opportunity to research online and have received information, have students create a poster and display. The ideal display board is a 3-sided “Science Fair” poster board because it can stand on its own. The poster should include:a. Information from all 11 categories on the research chartb. Pictures of the collegec. Maps of the colleged. Other relevant informatione. A copy of the college application7. Have students prepare a presentation to the class about their college using the display rmation Sheet—AVID Junior College Research ProjectCollege Name: __________________________________Student Name: ____________________TOPICINFORMATION NOTESLocation?City, state?Distance from homeSize?Enrollment?Campus (physical) sizeEnvironment?Type of school?School setting (urban/rural)?Location and size of nearest city?Co-ed, male, female?Religious affiliationAdmission Requirements?Deadline?Tests required?Average test scores, GPA, rankAcademics?Majors offered?Special requirements?Accreditation?Student-faculty ratio?Typical class sizeTOPICINFORMATION NOTESCollege Expenses?Tuition, room and board?Estimated total budget?Application fee, depositsFinancial Aid?Deadline?Required forms?Percentage receiving aid?ScholarshipsHousing? Residence hall requirement? Food planFacilities?Academic?Recreational?OtherActivities?Clubs, organizations?Greek life?Athletics, intramuralsCampus Visits?When?Special eventsRubric for AVID Junior College Research ProjectStudent Name: __________________________________________________College Name: __________________________________________________1—Poor: limited information; little effort involved2—Fair: some information, although not detailed; some effort3—Good: adequate information with some detail; effort is evident4—Excellent: substantial, detailed information; strong effort is obvious1. Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._______2. Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _______3. Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._______4. Admission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _______5. Academics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _______6. College Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _______7. Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._______8. Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _______9. Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._______10. Campus Visits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._______ Subtotal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._______/40Artifacts (10 points for each):1. Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _______2. Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _______3. Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _______ Subtotal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _______/30Appearance:10—Handwritten, often sloppy; little effort involved20—Some typed, some handwritten, mostly neat; some effort30—Typed and expertly arranged; obvious effort involved Subtotal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._______/30Total . . . . . _______/100 ................
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