Intern/Mentor Program 2012-13 Syllabus

Mrs. Paul Eckert 410.313.5432 peckert@hcpss.org http://teacherweb.com/MD/MarriottsRidge/EckertGT/newsflash.aspx

Course Description: The G/T Intern/Mentor Program is a college-level course in which students design an original research study or creative production. Students will study with a professional mentor in a self-selected area of interest. Student research or creative production focuses on contributing new knowledge to the field of study. The G/T research teacher facilitates classroom and internship experiences, focusing on advanced-level research methodologies and college-level writing and oral presentation skills. At the mentor site, students apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in an authentic, professional environment.

Recommended Course Materials:

Frequently Used Reference Manual: MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, Seventh Edition. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Sixth Edition. (Science Research) Useful tools for organization and time management: USB drive is highly recommended Agenda Book (MRHS agenda book is acceptable) Spiral Notebook for research notes and interviews Pocket Folder for resources and assignments All appropriate academic supplies: pens, pencils, paper, etc.

Expectations:
The student will: study and work independently which is vital throughout the course. report to the internship placement punctually and regularly. spend at least four/five hours a week on location working with the mentor or a colleague, observing, or researching for the mentor. maintain a high degree of professional conduct when communicating with his/her mentor. make up missed time and notify the mentor about the reason for an absence. updatehis/her mentor as to evaluation due dates, dates they will not be working, etc. keep a log of the time spent with his/her mentor and a running journal of activities and reflections. meet with the GT resource teacher at regular intervals with the research portfolio. turn in all assignments on time. focus on a specific topic for study, conduct research, and develop his/her knowledge of the topic. complete thorough research on an aspect of his/her field utilizing a variety of sources including print, non-print, and interviews. (32 minimum by midterm, 29 print, 2 non-print and 1 interview) assemble his/her research into a college level research paper. (10-15 pages)

Major Assignments:
Annotated Bibliographies Preliminary Research Proposal Visual Display Board Electronic Research Portfolio Journal Entries/Time Sheets Research Paper Project/Product Oral Presentations Research Outline Project Timeline SLC Proposal Abstract

CLASS EXPECTATIONS:

Lateness Policy: Students should be in the room and ready to work when the bell rings. Tardiness diminishes your chances of learning and succeeding and distracts your classmates and me. Lateness of 20 minutes or more is counted as an absence. All students late to class should have a pass. Continued abuse will result in consequences outlined in your agenda book. Always leave class promptly enough to get to your next class on time. Mr. Eckert will not write you a pass if you linger too long in the classroom. Lateness to Class and Class Cut Policies are outlined in your school agenda book. Attendance Policy: Assignments are due on the day designated. When absent, students are responsible for contacting the teacher to find out what they missed. Work missed due to absence should be made up promptly according to the policy outlined in the HCPSS student handbook. If you are enrolled during periods 1-4, you should be with Mr. Eckert in his classroom. Occasionally during period 4, Mr. Eckert needs to be out of the building. This is also true during periods 5 and 6. If Mr. Eckert is in the building, you should work in his room. If he is out of the building, you should have the express permission of another staff person to stay with them. You may not loiter in the halls, or be in the building unsupervised. If you do not have direct supervision, you should sign out and leave the building. The daily sign-out binder is how attendance is calculated. If you do not sign out, you are considered absent. Mr. Eckert will check Aspen to see that your absence was excused. Grading and Assignments: Grading is done on a point scale. Assignments are not weighted. Grades will be updated regularly on Aspen. Quarter grades are awarded on the basis of the policy outlined in your agenda book. The syllabus outlines the major assignments for each quarter, with expected due dates. Assignments cannot be emailed to Mr. Eckert for grading. All work is due to be handed directly to Mr. Eckert or turned in to Turnitin.com on the given due date per the teachers directions for that assignment. If an assignment is late, you can only receive a maximum of half credit on that assignment. After one week, the assignment will not be accepted. Although this class is teacher directed, it is also student centered and much of your time will be spent working independently. This is a large responsibility and is not to be taken lightly. A portion of your grade will be determined by how well you work independently and how well you demonstrate qualities of an independent worker. This includes using your time wisely, maintaining organization, managing your assignment deadlines and demonstrating initiative.

Major Assignments:
Annotated Bibliographies Preliminary Research Proposal Visual Display Board Electronic Research Portfolio Journal Entries/Time Sheets Research Paper Project/Product Oral Presentations Research Outline Project Timeline Science Fair Participation Abstract

Intern/Mentor Program: Quarter 1 Assignments

August 27-September 7:
Mandatory classes each day during the Intern/Mentor class period. All paper work should be accounted for prior to the start of the internship.

August 30:
Letter of introduction 20 points

September 6:
Four annotated bibliographies: Set #1 40 points

September 10: September 11:Howard County General Hospital Orientation at 2:00pm at the Wellness Center September 21:
Mandatory seminar during assigned class period; the following assignments are due: Four annotated bibliographies: Set #2 40 points Journal 10 points Reflection sheet 1.1 10 points Time sheet (submit even if not placed-document research time, seminar)5 pts
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Mentor visits begin if a confirmed mentor is in place and paperwork is complete.

October 5:
Mandatory seminar during assigned class period; the following assignments are due: Four annotated bibliographies, include a non-print source: Set #3(Non-print #1) 40 points Journal 10 points Reflection sheet 1.2 10 points

October 18:
Mandatory seminar during assigned class period; the following assignments are due: Four annotated bibliographies: Set #4 -- 40 points Journal 10 points Reflection 1.3 10 points

October 24:
Transcribed Interview: complete transcription if required for credit 50 points

October 31:
Mandatory seminar during assigned class period; the following assignments are due: Electronic Portfolio Evaluation 50 points Journal Summary initialed by mentor 25 points Time sheet w/hours totaled and initialed by mentor and parent(s) 50 points Mentor Evaluation 200 points

Quarter Grades: Coursework 60%

Mentor Evaluation/Time Sheet 40%

Intern/Mentor Program: Quarter 2 Assignments

November 12-15:
Each student will have a conference with Mr. Eckert to rehearse their presentation. Preparation for the Oral Presentation scheduled with Mr. Eckert30 points

November 27:
Mandatory seminar during assigned class period; the following assignments are due: Four annotated bibliographies, include a non-print source: Set #5(Non-print #2) 40 points Journal 10 points Digital Photo of student at his/her internship(Email me a copy) 20 points Preliminary Research Proposal 100 points

November 28-December 5
? ? Oral Presentation (county-wide cluster groups) 50 points Oral Presentation Reflection(due two days following presentation) 10 points

December11:
Mandatory seminar during assigned class period; the following assignments are due: Four annotated bibliographies: Set #6 40 points Journal 10 points

December 18-20:
Each student will conference with Mr. Eckert; the following assignments are due: Three annotated bibliographies: Set #7 30 points Data Collection Instrument Review 40 points

December 21: [No seminar]

Oral presentation Evaluation on research to an approved class at MRHS (due 12/21) 50 points Reflection 2.1 (due two days following presentation) 10 points

January9:
Mandatory seminar during assigned class period; the following assignments are due: Four annotated bibliographies: Set #8 40 points Journal 10 points Pre-outline Organizer 30 points

January 11: [No seminar]

Electronic Portfolio Evaluation 50 points Journal Summary initialed by mentor and parents 20 points Time sheet w/hours totaled and initialed by mentor and parent(s) 80 points Mentor evaluations due 320 points

Midterm Exam
Student Learning Conference Proposal100 points Late assignments can earn a maximum of half the points possible Late assignments submitted one week following the due date will NOT be accepted

Intern/Mentor Program: Quarter 3 Assignments

January 30:
Mandatory seminar during assigned class period; the following assignments are due:

 Journal entries 10 points Research Paper Outline 100 points

February 13:
Mandatory seminar during assigned class period; the following assignments are due: Journal entries 10 points Data Analysis Instrument Collection Review 40 points

February 23
Math, Science & Technology (MST) Fair: Howard County High School TBD

March 5:
Mandatory seminar during assigned class period; the following assignments are due: Journal entries 10 points Literature Review 200 points

March 16:
Howard County History Day: Howard County High School TBD 2013 Theme: TURNING POINTS IN HISTORY: PEOPLE, IDEAS, EVENTS

March 19:
Mandatory seminar during assigned class period; the following assignments are due: Journal entries 10 points Final Product Proposal/Timeline* 50 points Data Analysis 80 points

March 23/24:
Baltimore Regional Science Fair: Towson University

March 27:
Mandatory seminar during assigned class period; the following assignments are due: Final Presentation Schedule10 points Journal Summary initialed by mentor 20 points Time sheet (initialed by mentor and parents)80 points Mentor Evaluations due 270 points Plagiarism and cheating will result in a 0 for the assignment

Intern/Mentor Program: Quarter 4 Assignments

April 8: ? Rehearsal for the Student Learning Conference at Kosiakoff CenterJHUAPL o Performers 1:00-5:00 o Speakers, Hosts, SLC Executive Board Rehearsal 2:30-3:30 pm April 10: Mandatory seminar during assigned class period; the following assignments are due: Journal entries 10 points

 Index card with a brief (20-30 second) introduction and acknowledgement of mentor for the Mentor/Advisor Appreciation Night10 points Abstract 40 points Three Panel Display Board/Visual Presentation -- 100 points April 18: Attendance at the Mentor/Advisor Appreciation Dessert at 7pm in media center--50 points April 22: Student Learning Conference at Kossiakoff Center-JHU Applied Physics Laboratory April 29: National History Day State Competition: UMBC April 30, May 1, 2 and 4 Individual Conference Scheduled: Rough draft of thank you note and gift idea for the mentor10 points(seniors) Mahara Electronic Portfolio Evaluation60 points(seniors) May 3: Journal --10 points (juniors & sophomores) May 6 - May 17: AP Exams May 12-17: International Science & Engineering Fair: Phoenix, AR May 15: Thank you letter with addressed, stamped envelope for mentor (seniors)--30 points Final presentation evaluation (seniors) 80 points Time sheet (initialed by mentor and parents) (seniors)35 points Mentor evaluations (seniors) - 225 points June 10: Individual Conference Scheduled Rough draft of thank you note and gift idea for the mentor 10 pts(juniors& sophomores) Mahara Electronic Portfolio50 points(juniors& sophomores) June 12: Thank you letter with addressed, stamped envelope for mentor--30 points(juniors& sophomores) Final presentation evaluation80 points(juniors& sophomores) Time sheet (initialed by mentor and parents)70 points(juniors& sophomores) Mentor evaluations --240 points(juniors& sophomores)Final Examination Product*100 points and Product Evaluation50 points(due upon completion) Speak to your mentor about the last day you will attend the mentor site. Make time to meet with your mentor and thank him/her personally for the opportunity to intern this year. Ideas for gifts include favorite candy, plant/flower or a personal gift.
Due dates may change at the teachers discretion during the school year.