During the first couple of weeks of Senior Project students should be learn and practice some of the basics of research/projects as they make decisions about their own project.

Week One Presentation	Characterization of Research
	This presentation introduces students to the options available to them in this program.  In cases where a student already has an idea of the project they would like to pursue, this presentation will help narrow and focus their ideas.
Week One Presentation	Types of Research/Projects
	This presentation helps participants focus on exactly what type of research/project they would like to pursue by providing specific examples and methods of research.

Week Two Presentation	Terms for Research/Projects
	This presentation introduces some of the basic terms used in similar projects in the real world.  Students will see many examples of the use of these terms in each type of research/project.

These presentations are to be used in conjunction with the following handouts:

• Characterization of Research/Projects Practice Sheet
• Types of Research/Projects Practice Sheet
• Experimentation Practice Sheet
• Weekly Work Plan

Keys (These documents are password protected.  If you are an instructor, e-mail bsapp@bsapp.com for a password)

• Characterization of Research/Projects Practice Sheet-Key
• Types of Research/Projects Practice Sheet-Key
• Experimentation Practice Sheet-Key