MDM4U Culminating Research Project and Presentation



MDM4U Culminating Research Project and PresentationYour culminating project will be on a topic or issue of your choice that requires the integration and application of the expectations in this course. Your project will be evaluated on 3 major sections: Project Report, Project Presentation and Project Process.AssessmentThe culminating project is worth 20% of your final mark.Project Report: 8%Project Presentation: 5%Project Process: 7%Evaluation for PART A: Project Report (8%)Title page and portfolio/2Problem Definition/Introduction/5Background/Hypothesis/Mindmap/5Raw Data/15Data Organization and Analysis/45Conclusion and Reflection/10References/5Aesthetics (pages numbered, typed, etc)/3Grammar and Spelling/10TOTAL/100Evaluation for PART B: Presentation (5%)Evaluation by Miss Beaubien/30Peer Evaluation (1 student of your choice)/10Peer Evaluation (1 student randomly selected)/10TOTAL/50Evaluation for the PART C: Process (7%)Report ideas/5Proposal – Part 1/10Proposal – Part 2/20Rough Draft and peer critique/20Using class time effectively (on task, attendance, participating actively in discussions and presentations)/30TOTAL/85Overview of each component: Part A: Research Project Report (8%)Title pageInclude the title, your name, the course name and the due date.Problem definition/IntroductionChoose a topic that is of personal interest to you.You may need to broaden, narrow or change your problem so that you can find sufficient data to complete the assignment.Background Information/hypothesis/Mind MapExplain why you chose your topic and what you are hoping to learn.Include relevant background information (definitions, formula, etc).Do some preliminary research to identify significant issues related to your topic.Make a hypothesis about what results you might find.Raw DataLook for data in a variety of places.Provide graphs, charts, tables, etc.LIST ALL OF YOUR REFERENCESData collection is thorough and well organizedData Organization and AnalysisOrganization of quantitative data (tables, charts, graphs, etc.)Interpret, analyse and summarize data related to your problem.Calculate one variable statistics (central tendency, spread, etc.) where appropriate.Use regression models and correlation coefficients where appropriate.Apply the normal distribution where appropriate.Use probability models and expected values where appropriate.Use simulations where appropriate.Use a mathematical model where appropriate.ConclusionDraw conclusions from the analysis of the data.There might not necessarily be a conclusion. If not, explain why there was no conclusion.Evaluate the strength of the evidence (consider sample size, bias, etc.)Specify any limitations of the conclusions and suggest follow-up problems or investigations.ReferencesProvide a bibliography of all of your sources. For website references please include the date you visited the site.IMPORTANT NOTE: Some topics are simpler than others. Choosing a simple topic might prevent you from earning a level 4 on this project, since the application and thinking required are not in depth enough. Talk to me at any point about your project if you are concerned it might not have the potential to be a level 4. PART B: Presentation (5%)Your presentation will be evaluated for the following:mathematical content and use of mathematical terminologyorganization of presentationuse of visual aidscommunicationconclusionaudience questionsYou will be given 15 minutes to share your findings with the class. During the presentation:identify your problem and hypothesis.preview the key ideas.present two or three key ideas in a logical order. Support the ideas with data.summarize your points and draw conclusion(s).be prepared to answer questions to prove you are an expert on your topicPresentations less than 13 or greater than 18 minutes will be penalized.Use communications technology in a manner that supports your presentation. The tools should be used to enhance your presentation but should not overshadow the findings. Know your audience and consider what background information they may or may not have about your topic. Your presentation will be critiqued (positive and areas for improvement) by your classmates. PART C: PROJECT PROCESS (7%)Report ideasSubmit 3 possible topics with preliminary research.Include sources (entire website link).Proposal Part 1: Select one topic that you know has sufficient data to research.Part 2: Submit the topic, raw data, background information and overview.Rough Draft and Peer critiquePrepare a draft of your report in the format specified.Share the draft with your classmates for feedback.PortfolioKeep a portfolio throughout the culminating project process.The portfolio must contain all of the previous work submitted for the culminating project.You will submit your portfolio anytime any other work is submitted. Bring your portfolio when given time in class to work.YOUR FINAL REPORT WILL ONLY BE EVALUATED IF THE PORTFOLIO IS HANDED IN WITH IT.TIMELINEDue DateTaskFri. Feb. 15, 2019Report IdeasWed. March 20, 2019Friday April 12th, 2019Proposal Part 1Proposal Part 2Friday May 17th, 2019Peer Critique of Rough Draft TBD Hand in ReportSchedule TBDPresentationAll deadlines must be met. Marks will be taken off if you submit it late, or the oral portion of your presentation will not be graded if you are not prepared on the day you need to present. NOTES:The question that is posed for the project does not have to be answered, only investigated. The intention is to pose a significant problem whose solution would require the organization and analysis of a large amount of data. The analysis includes selecting and applying the tools of the course to design and carry out a study of the problem and compile a report of the investigation and its findings. The creation and administration of surveys is not required in order to collect data. Data used for your project will come from secondary sources (ie. STATCAN website). Collecting data from surveys opens up many issues such as ethics, confidentiality, bias and you do not have enough experience to prevent such issues.Plagiarism is the unacknowledged use of another person’s words or ideas. It is cheating. Plagiarism is the most serious academic offence and has a severe penalty. The penalty for plagiarism is a mark of ZERO on the assignment. Plagiarism includes electronic copying of any work that is not your own. If you borrow another person’s words or ideas, the source must be referenced. All students are required to provide evidence that the work they submit is in fact his/her own. All rough work and evidence of research must be submitted to prove the work is your own. If you have any questions consult Miss Beaubien. A late presentation will be penalized. You are given an ample amount of time in class and sufficient notice before the due dates. No excuse is valid for a late presentation (computer problem, dog ate it, etc). If there is a “snow day” please be prepared to present on the next day. We have a large class and only a certain amount of time allocated for presentations.If you have an unexcused absence on the day of your presentation, you will receive a mark of zero on the presentation component. If you know you will be away on the day of your presentation (ie sports event, appointment) you must change days with another class member, or arrange another day to present. ................
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