Submitting Projects
How to write, save, and upload projects
Overview
Most projects are meant to be worked on over the course of a few days. For example, if you are assigned an essay, you should take the time to read about or research the topic, create an outline of you paper, write a rough draft, and then proofread/edit it into a final form. Dividing the project up over a few days will help you prepare the content, avoid fatigue, and minimize errors.
All projects within a unit become available as soon as the first lesson in that unit is assigned. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you open each project at the beginning of a unit and start planning ahead. If a project requires research, specific materials, or some sort of set-up, getting a head start on the project will be extremely useful.
Using Computer Programs
Word Processing Programs:
- Microsoft Word© (purchase required, but often included with PC computers)
- Apple Pages© (included on Macbook computers)
- OpenOffice Writer© (open-source program available for free, PC and Macbook)
- Google Docs as a browser alternative
All of the above programs will allow you to write, format, insert images, create tables, proofread, and save your projects while you work on them.
For some projects (especially experiments), you will be working with sets of data. You may be required or encouraged to make tables and graphs to help present your information. I recommend that you use a data processing program to help you manage your data. Some options are listed below:
Data Processing Programs:
- Microsoft Excel© (purchase required - often bundled with other Microsoft office programs like Word© . Often included with PC computers. Also available for Macbooks)
- Apple Numbers© (included on Macbook computers)
- OpenOffice Calc© (open-source program available for free, PC and Macbook)
- Google Sheets as a browser alternative
All of the above programs allow you to enter data into tables, perform calculations, generate graphs, save, and export your information to other programs.
Getting the Materials
If you do not have the materials or the means to acquire them: please message me in the helpbox for the project. You need to tell me *exactly* what you are missing. I can either tell you where to find the materials, suggest replacements, give you sample data, or assign an alternative project.
I would never let missing materials prevent a student from succeeding in my course, but you do need to work with me so that we can find solutions together.
*Not having the required materials is not an excuse to skip the project, submit the project blank, or skip over portions of the experiment. Please message me for help first.*
Formatting Your Project
Enlightium Academy uses the MLA (Modern Language Association) standard for formatting our projects. Below is an excellent explanation on the basics of MLA formatting. It includes some step-by-step examples for correctly organizing and presenting your project. It uses Microsoft Word as an example, but all of the word processing programs listed in the previous sections should have very similar options. Feel free to reach out to me in Ignitia or email if you have any specific questions!
Grading
Projects are worth 25% of your overall grade, and you cannot receive credit for the course unless you have an overall project average of at least 60%.
If your project wouldn't get a passing grade, I will reassign it to you with feedback on how to improve it. Please read these messages carefully, as you will only have one chance to fix any issues. Your second submission will be graded as-is and can only be reattempted for a maximum of 70% partial credit. If you have questions, please ask them *before* you submit your projects for grading.
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