Student must have taken a senior level class in which a research paper was completed before enrolling in this class. Students will also use other library facilities such as Ripon Public Library or the Ripon College Library as part of their research and product development. None Open to grades 11-12. Students must obtain counselor recommendation and teacher approval. Students must obtain a recommendation from their counselor and a teacher sponsor who will oversee the independent work and award a grade at the end of the semester.
Students are responsible for transportation to and from job shadowing experiences.
10-15 hours preparing for and presenting term paper to a committee of teachers and students. Included is an oral evaluation by students of the shadowing experience. Open to grade 12. Students will be placed in charge of one or more technical areas. As managers, students will be responsible for training staff members, delegating assignments, setting deadlines, monitoring progress, and assembly of finished product.