May 14, 2018 - May 18, 2018 Weekly Agenda for A.P. English

Monday, May 14th: 
Begin work on the senior research paper!
Letter of Intent
Twenty-five note cards
Eight bibliographic sources
Rough Draft
Final Draft
Slides
Presentations


Topics for research papers
Off topics – abortion, animal abuse, concussions, legalization of pot!
The research paper should be a minimum of seven pages
Twenty-five note cards

Six sources – reputable journals, books, reputable newspapers, professional documentaries, primary sources, websites from social activists groups, government agencies, universities, research groups, etc.
Do not use Wikipedia or google
Bibliography page – Work cited page 

Letter of Intent:
The topic of your research paper
Your interest in the subject – why you have selected this particular topic
What and where are you going to find your research
Definition of plagiarism and why it is wrong to plagiarize
The promise that you will not plagiarize!!!!

You will present your presentation to the class in the last week and a half of class.
Must have seven slides
You will present your slides in front of the class,  speaking without notes, and dressed in business casual attire

Tuesday, May 15th:

Discussion with the following students to determine research topics:
Brandy Mendoza:
Brain Tumors – why do children under eighteen develop brain tumors more often than adults
Doctors at Children’s Hospital as resource

Cristina – leukemia
What is leukemia –
What is leukemia? Different stages of leukemia. How it affects the person. Various treatments.  Statistics – gender, ages, ethnicity, life style and genetics
Cristina is member of Leukemia Society

Allison –
Immigration – why does it happen? Where does it happen? Process of immigration
Journals, research institutions either with governments and/or universities

Sandra –
The effects of technology on education
Young children are being exposed to technology too young
The effects of technology on the developing brain
Medical journals

Matteo –
The Importance of Biblical Stories in a Secular Society
The Garden of Eden –
God is not divine but rather a metaphor for life.
Books – Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung

Luis Mauricio
Immigration, DACA – benefits of Dreamers to the U.S., how the U.S. benefits from immigration
Research program, government agencies, universities,

Daireen – “Visual Kei”
Japanese Fashion Expression – a fusion of music and fashion
“X-Japan” – Japanese group performed at Coachella
What is it, where did it come from, why did it come about, and where is it going?

Gendercide – Angela
Intentional murder of female babies

Wednesday, May 16th: 
Continued conferences with students on their topics.  Once topic is approved, students must write and submit their "Letter of Intent" to schoology. 

Conference:
Roland: the psychological advantages in battle

Zane:
Question: 
Is there a new sense of social awareness among consumers and how are companies using it for advertising? 

Resources: I would look at certain advertising campaigns from companies with a social message and gauge the consumers reaction. 
Example: Pepsi’s ad with Kendall Jenner and how the public viewed it.  

Sources: There would be first hand sources from companies and their ads

Oscar:
Impact different game genres have on the human brain
Development and inclusion of Disney parks around the world

Shift in game development around the turn of the century and beyond

Oscar wants to do the shift in game development around the turn of the century and beyond

Elizabeth:
Actors/Actress’ Unfair Pay Differential

Alejandro:
Have drugs taken over the sport world? 
Concentrate on the Olympics. 
Which sports are heavily involved in performance enhancing drugs?
Which drugs are used? Why?
How are the drugs administered?
How are the athletes tested to determine the presence of performance enhancing drugs?
What are the consequences of being caught?
How can the use of performance enhancing drugs be permanently banned?

Kais:
Does using the technique called method acting potentially put the actor using it in a dangerous psychological situation when trying to reach complete emotional identification with a character?



Thursday, May 16th:




Research Paper Conferences:

Leslie:

Research topic:

Media and its influence on modern beauty standards vs beauty standards before social media.



Jefferson Barrera:

Sleep deprivation and what happens when we don’t get enough sleep! The effects of sleep – the benefits of sleep and what happens when we don’t get enough of it?



Alexis:

Social media and the distraction it causes in American politics – diverting our attention from what’s important.

Connection to George Orwell 1984

George Orwell’s 1984 and its connection to the current geopolitical and historical situation today.



Sydney:

The privatization of the prison system and its effect on democracy



Danya:

The assimilation of the children of Chinese and Mexican immigrants to America and the loss of culture.



Carter:

The socio-economic effects of plagues



Matteo –

Orestes and the Rise of the Bicameral Brain and Justice

Friday, May 18th: 

Conferences:
Blanca: Pre-natal effects of drug abuse on newborns: fetal alcohol syndrome

Monce: How can iron deficiencies affect children?
















































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