Professional Documents
Culture Documents
e-booklet 2015
Overseas Family School
• Introduction 3
• Investigating 4
• Planning 9
• Taking Action 15
• Reflecting 19
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INTRODUCTION
In the final year of your MYP journey, you are to complete a Personal Project, a
significant piece of work that is the product of your own initiative and creativity. It
should revolve around a topic and challenge that motivates and interests you!
Your project will help you consolidate prior subject-specific learning, as well as
strengthen your approaches to learning skills and develop the attributes of the IB learner
profile in you.
• Investigating
• Planning
• Taking action
• Reflecting
• Process Journal
• Product and outcome
• Report
The Personal Project is assessed against a set of IB MYP assessment criteria. Check
the criteria HERE.
You will receive a grade for your Personal Project on your MYP record of
achievement.
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INVESTIGATING
Investigation Steps
You must keep a Process Journal containing all your thoughts, research, MLA citing,
decisions and actions. The journal should include ideas, links, digital photos, videos,
pictures, audio recorded interviews, scanned pages, etc.
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Global Context
(write it down)
School Subject
This area interests me
(write it down)
because…
Workshops / Courses
(write it down) (write it down)
Research idea Research idea Research idea Research idea Research idea
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Where to find Where to find Where to find Where to find Where to find
information? information? information? information? information?
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Evaluating Sources
It is a requirement that you evaluate your sources for authenticity, relevance and
reliability.
When you have found a source of information or inspiration, you have to decide how
useful it is, and if it helps your focus development and understanding, or your product
completion. In your journal, use this easy table to keep a record of each source.
For example:
WHAT? What does the source say? Is the information objective or subjective?
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www.easybib.com
www.bibme.org
TIP - The PP Support Group students recommend easybib.com, as it has the most options for
citing different sources. Create a personal account to organise your bibliography for PP and all
your other school subjects in project folders. You will never loose your cited sources!
Format.
Not all internet based sources are the same text types. For instance, a blog article is
not a Youtube video, and a tweet is not an online newspaper article. E-books,
Facebook comments, interviews, or downloadable pdfs can all be found online, but
need different citation formats.
If using easybib.com,
please click on the tab
“All 59 options”
and select accordingly.
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Your will write a bibliography for your Written Report. This will include all sources
accessed during the investigation process, as well as quotes and citations used in
your report (if any).
Bibliography Format
An MLA 7 bibliography MUST:
a) Be organised in alphabetical order
b) Not contain bullet points or numbers
c) Show the type of source (video, pdf, blog entry, article…)
If you decide to include any quote or parenthetical citation in your written or video
report, you have to use the MLA 7 system. Please check easybib.com or the OFS
Library website for more details. You can also ask any of the PP Support Group
members.
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PLANNING
One of the Personal Project expectations is for you to demonstrate self-management
skills. To do this, you will have to plan your time and materials, create specifications and
criteria for the product and goal, and record the development of the project from the
very beginning to the very end.
Planning Steps
2. Make a Timeline
Managebac
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According to the MYP, P&CE focus on the question: What is the nature and purpose of
creative expression?
Size:
- Monologue script: min. 3 minutes, max. 5 minutes
- Video: min. 4 minutes, max. 6 minutes (as I’ll include credits and bibliography)
Length:
- Monologue script: 10000 words
- Video: Less than 1GB
Software:
Size, length, shape, - GoogleDocs for the word processing
FORM software, materials, - iMovie 11 and GarageBand’09 for the video
special features Materials:
- Monologue script: GoogleDrive, GoogleDocs
- Video: Camera (Canon EOS 6D), microphone and laptop (MacBook Air)
Special Features:
- Monologue: 2 different characters in one, good and bad side of oneself
- Video: Dress and make up to look like an anorexic person + dress and make up to look like a
healthy person
- 100 SGD
- From my savings
COST Budget *if any* - I will use the money for make up and clothing
- All receipts are attached as .jpg files to my process journal
- Compared budget with costs (in the process journal)
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2. Make a Timeline.
A timeline is a professional-looking graphic snapshot of key tasks, milestones, and
deadlines that you need to meet in order to complete your project.
A timeline can really help you when you face a long term project such as the PP.
Also, it will allow you demonstrate self-management skills to fulfil Criterion B.
www.tiki-toki.com
www.timetoast.com
www.preceden.com
www.timeglider.com
www.officetimeline.com (Windows users only)
You can also use any spreadsheet or word processor to create your timeline.
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The Process Journal entries should include text, mind-maps, links, ideas,
reminders, digital photos, videos, pictures, drawings, audio interviews, screenshots.
Your Supervisor has free access to your Process Journal, and so does the PP
Coordinator.
It is very easy!
A to-do list will also be automatically generated on your Managebac account, under
the tab “Projects”. You can also SUBSCRIBE to the calendar!
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Ask yourself:
Skills Description
Be able to
Plan short and long term assignments; meet deadlines
Create plans to prepare for deadlines
Keep and use a weekly planner
Organisation Set goals that are challenging but realistic
skills Plan strategies and take action to achieve my goals
Keep an organised and logical filing system for my documents
Use appropriate strategies for organising complex information
Understand and use sensory learning (the 5 senses)
Select and use technology effectively and productively
Be able to
Plan short and long term assignments; meet deadlines
Practice focus and concentration
Affective Practice strategies to overcome distractions
skills Demonstrate persistence and perseverance
Practice strategies to reduce stress and anxiety
Practice ‘bouncing back’ after adversity, mistakes and failures
Practice dealing with change, disappointment and unmet expectations
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TAKING ACTION
The MYP encourages you to create a product in response to your goal, your chosen
global context and the criteria (specifications) you create yourself.
• Possible Products
• Possible Outcomes
2. Communicate effectively
In your Process Journal include digital photos, videos, audio recorded comments,
scanned documents, etc on your PRODUCT progress. Keep record of meetings with
experts, family members and friends who are involved in the process, as well as your
teacher Supervisor.
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Work on your product always based on the criteria (specifications) you created
during the PLANNING period.
TIP from the PP Support Group: If you finish your product and you are sure you have accomplished
your goal before the expected deadline, you can definitely challenge yourself to bring your project
a bit further. Just remember to add this to the criteria table.
Possible Products
• a written piece of work on a special topic (for example culture, society, psychology)
Possible Outcomes
Products will be created having in mind different purposes; for instance, to raise
awareness, to promote fairness and equality, to investigate, to facilitate learning, to
solve an existing problem, to develop new skills, to be an entrepreneur, etc…
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2. Communicate Effectively.
Besides your teacher Supervisor, the PP Coordinator, and your friends and family, you
might need to communicate with experts on the topic you are investigating, or with
your target audience. This communication has to be recorded in your Process
Journal (see examples HERE)
Throughout your Personal Project journey, the MYP expects you to demonstrate
excellent communication and social skills. Ask yourself:
Skills Description
Be able to
Communicate through interaction
Record received feedback and act upon it
Use a variety of speaking techniques to communicate
Communication Use appropriate forms of writing for different audiences
skills Use a variety of media to communicate
Negotiate ideas and knowledge with peers and teachers
Participate in and contribute to digital social media networks
Share ideas
Collaborate with peers and experts
Be able to
Work effectively with others
Delegate and share responsibilities
Social Help other to succeed
skills Take responsibility for one’s own actions
Manage and resolve conflict
Encourage others to contribute
Advocate for your/other’s rights and needs
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Your PRODUCT will be displayed in the Personal Project Exhibition together with
the work of all your G10 peers. This exhibit will take place the first week of November,
and it will be opened to students, teachers, family members and friends.
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REFLECTING
The MYP expects you to demonstrate reflection on your project from the investigating
step to completion. To do this, you are expected to produce a report where you will
describe the whole process and analyse your research and all the knowledge you have
gained on your topic and Global Context.
Reflecting Steps
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To do this, gather feedback from relevant people -perhaps your target audience,
family members or teachers. It is advisable to prepare a survey using an online
service such as Surveymonkey, Freeonlinesurveys, Facebook, or GoogleForms so
you can easily collate real objective feedback. This will definitely help you reflect on
your achievements.
After data collection, summarise and evaluate the feedback received in your
Process Journal. Make notes of specific comments from people who participated
in your survey, and -when possible, prepare graphic charts of results.
1. Does my product showcase the 2. One of my goals was to make my 3. One of my objectives was to teach my viewers
chosen Global Context “Scientific video suitable for ages 10-16. Does how to recycle 5 objects we use in our daily life.
and Technical Innovation”? my video meet this criterion? In your opinion, have I met this criterion?
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A. B.
Check the FORMAT requirements for the written and video report:
Sections:
1. Table of Contents
2. Investigating Sections:
3. Planning 1. Personal Introduction
4. Taking Action 2. Info not mentioned in the written
5. Reflecting report
6. Bibliography
7. Appendices (incl. 10
journal entries)
PDF file
.mp4v, .mov, .avi or
link to Youtube / Vimeo / GoogleDrive
9MB maximum size
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From researching about illiteracy, I learnt that according to the human development index of UNDO,
Pakistan ranks amongst the lowest literate countries at 113th position of 120 countries. Out of 173
million Pakistanis, 92 million adults of age 15 years and above are illiterate. (“Literacy and Pakistan”).
The state of government schools is very poor; 10.9% of them without a proper building, 33.9% without
water, 59.6% without electricity, and a frequent absenteeism of teachers. (“Why We Are Needed”)
(…) I learnt the importance of fair access to education as it is a critical step for Pakistan’s advancement.
Education is significant for people to understand good morals and differentiate between right and
wrong, thus enabling a more productive and disciplined nation. Educated people are able to contribute
largely to their country’s economy as they are more skilled. (“Building Better Schools In Pakistan”).
Pakistan’s educational system needs massive investment which cannot be met by the government due to
large defense expenditures, rampant corruption, and a huge foreign debt at $33 billion. (“Education
System of Pakistan”). Therefore, encouraging me to do a charity concerning Pakistan’s educational
system.
(…) I learnt ways I could help TCF, their statistics, reliability, and success. TCFs original vision was to
take children off street and put them in schools. As of 2009, even in Pakistan’s poorest neighbourhoods,
more than 600 TCF schools nationwide stand out with an enrolment of 80,000 students. (“TCF Story”),
(“Hope Against All Odds”). TCF donations are being used wisely because 93.9% of the money it
receives is spent on making schools and providing quality education to unprivileged children. The
organisation is determined because from 2009 to 2012, the revenue being spent on TCF schools has
continually increased. (“Charity Navigator The Citizens Foundation, USA”). From researching about
this charity, I have developed a passion to assist TCF in their work.
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These are the MYP Global Contexts, and the inquiry questions.
Go onto the OFS PP website to read more about the MYP Global Contexts.
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You can also reflect on how you have developed as an IB learner basing your
comments on ATLs.
Throughout this project I have grown immensely as a While completing my personal project, I also learned
learner. This is particularly evident in my process journal the importance of investigating all aspects of a project in
and the challenges I’ve faced. Over the course of these order to be completely prepared for difficult situations. I
nine months I have improved at sticking to schedules and had many setbacks because I did not test out all of my
managing my time efficiently. I have become more equipment. I underestimated the technological difficulties
disciplined, ignoring distractions and getting my work I would face, and I did not test out volume levels when
done. Explicitly writing out schedules for short time filming. I was too focused on my actual performance that
periods helps me to stay on task because they are I forgot about all the technical issues that could make the
expectations that are achievable at that point in the filming of the performance impossible anyway. If I were
project. During the final week of the project, I made a to do this project again, during my planning stage I
day-by-day list of what I needed to accomplish. It helped would have created a list of all the equipment I would
me prioritise different tasks to be done at different times, need and then describe the set up I imagined. Next to
and whenever I felt lost, the list helped me focus and use each piece of equipment I would write everything that
my time wisely. would need to be tested to ensure smooth production.
However, I did not realise during this project that I have
The most significant lesson I learned during this project the ability to persevere in challenging situations. I am
is to be prepared for any situation. Six days before my coming out of this project with more drive and
personal project was due, my computer crashed and I did confidence that I will find a solution to any problem I
not know if I would be able to get my work back. The face since I will have a better awareness of what proper
crash resulted in a setback to my entire schedule and preparation is.
added significant stress. I learned that I must back-up all
important work so that if I have a technological problem I This personal project has provided me the opportunity
can still work on my project. This applies particularly to to engage in the Youtube music community. Musicians on
long-term assignments where it is almost impossible to Youtube have been a huge part of my life and I have
make up all the work that could possibly be lost. always aspired to be one, however I could never motivate
myself to actually post any of my musical performance.
During the last week of the project I also had the In this project, I had both motivation driven by passion
dilemma of collecting feedback from my survey within a and motivation driven by academics. This resulted in
very short time before the deadline. I have learned that taking action on my Youtube goal. I am motivated to
when collecting opinions of others to use as data, I need continue what I have started and possibly share videos of
to do so at least two to three weeks before the actual due other musical performances I may do in the future.
date. This way I will have enough time to collect a Overall, I think my personal project was successful
sufficient amount of feedback that will make the because I overcame many challenges and truly developed
conclusions I draw valid. For this project I was granted as a student and individual.
an extension to collect my survey results, however in the
future I need to be prepared to have sufficient results (MYP IB student. From ibo.org)
before the deadline.
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March
23, 24 9am-11am G9 Students workshops
25 11.30 am- 1.30 pm G9 Students workshops
25 Parents information session
April
13-16 Students COMPULSORY submission of proposal on Managebac
17 Ms Aida to check proposals
27 Ms Aida CONFIRM supervisor allocations on Managebac
May
4-8 Students & Teachers 1st meeting (COMPULSORY) teacher-student. Discuss
approval, basic criteria, research ideas.
28 Students COMPULSORY Submit criteria on Managebac
August
17-20 Students
a) Product finished - COMPULSORY submission of 5 photos/screenshots/link
of/to the finished product on Managebac
b) submit written report sections A1, A2, A3 (Start the video report)
COMPULSORY 1 meeting with Teacher Supervisor before Sept
September
31- 4 Students Submit Written report Sections B1, B2, B3 (+ full A)
14-17 Students COMPULSORY Submit Written report Sections C1, C2, C3 (+ full
A and B)
28-29 Students Submit Written report Sections D1, D2, D3 (+ full A, B and C)
COMPULSORY 1 meeting with Teacher Supervisor before Oct
October
8 Students COMPULSORY UPLOAD First draft deadline Sections A to D + cover
+ bibliography + appendix (including 10 journal entries) + (OPTIONAL video
report)
COMPULSORY 1 meeting with Teacher Supervisor before Oct 20
November
4 PP Exhibition
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