English  Oxford English Dictionary 6th- 9th Grade  Writer's Choice 6th Literature 7th Literature 8th Literature 9th Literature 10th Literature OWL: Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation Norton's American Literature Norton's Online Connections

English Projects 

• 8th Grade Shakespeare Project
• Homer Books On Reserve
• American Author Study 

General Science Collection    Millions of articles from over 1,600 magazines, journals and reference materials on all aspects of the sciences.

 Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module  1980 - Jul 2011    Provides instant access to carefully compiled and trusted medical reference materials. Includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, hundreds of pamphlets, over 700 health-related videos from partner Healthology, Inc., and articles from 2,200 general interest publications in addition to a broad collection of Gale reference titles. Material contained in this Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only.

All aspects of the Nursing profession -- from direct patient care to health care administration -- are covered in this collection. Including nearly 400 titles, this collection's current and authoritative content will be of use to both professionals already working in the field as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum. 

Art 

• ArtCyclopedia  
• Museum stuff 
• Metropolitan Museum of Art
• National Gallery of Art
• J. Paul Getty Museum

Computer Science 

DECLAMATION

The Declamation is a 2.5-minute minimum recitation of a literature selection that complements one of the disciplines studied.

ORATION

The oration is a 3-minute minimum recitation of a student’s original writing.

JUNIOR PERFORMANCE

In the Junior Performance, students will choose a performance subject based on their own interests and, along with a member of the Webb community, plan and execute a performance-based public presentation.  Students will also write a personal reaction paper over the subject matter and the experience of planning and carrying out the performance.

The Webb School Senior Project and Symposium Overview

Senior Research Packet

Understanding the Scope of Your Assignment

With the Junior Project, you began to explore your passions and creativity.  We would like you to continue this work by contemplating the directive “Do What You Are”  A major question to inspire you in researching your chosen topic is “On whose shoulders are you standing?”  Although it is important to create works of your own, it is equally important to realize and research the works of others.  Even Isaac Newton acknowledged "if I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants."

Beginning Your Research

Choosing your possible research sources/readings Ask your Librarian, an academic department, or your senior class adviser - you will need a total of 8 -10 sources for your final paper and presentation –   You must have the following:

For the Paper

·         2 – Books [this can be either print or electronic]

·         2 – Articles from a periodical like a Scholarly Journal or a Trade Publication [this can be either print or electronic]

·         1 – Internet source from a professional association, educational institution, or a government web site

·         1 – Primary Research item  - Personal or Published Interview, analysis, observation, survey, or questionnaire

For the Presentation

·         2 – Visuals [including Charts, Illustrations, Graphs]

Deliverables

1.       The Outline

2.       The Research Log

3.       The Research Paper

Start with research question or thesis statement / Use Notes, Outline, and Annotated Bibliography, advice from your advisers to write the paper [Requirements: 8 -10 pages  And 8-10 specific sources [must include - books, periodicals, Internet resource, primary research item]

4.       The Presentation Notes and Visuals

2-types of presentation visuals are required

Presentation Visuals include Charts, Illustrations, Graphs, videos, and handouts

5.       The Presentation

Presentations will be 8 – 10 minutes in length

Explains the research question or thesis statement

Shows extensive research and critical thinking

Provides appropriate and supportive details

Has good transitions and is memorable