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Capstone Project . . .
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The Capstone project is . . .
The Technical Exhibition is a two-year project whereby students are provided an opportunity to exhibit mastery skills at a certain level of advanced competence. The Technical Exhibition also allows students to demonstrate that they are capable and disciplined as entrants into the real world of work or college and are concerned about their quality of work. The project consists of a research paper, a product and/or community service project, and an oral presentation.

When do students begin Capstone. . . ?
The research paper component of the project begins in the 2nd semester of the junior year. The product/community service project begins in the fall of the senior year. The presentation takes place in the 4th quarter of the senior year. The presentation is evaluated by community professionals from the appropriate career field.

Who will help . . . ?
The junior/senior English teachers assist with the writing process, and the technical instructors guide the research. The product/community service project will be guided by the technical instructor. TECH class will be devoted to junior research and senior exhibition Cs, respectively.

Capstone guidelines
(TECHNICAL EXHIBITION MANUAL)
revised 2007-2008

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What are the advantages of Capstone. . . ?
It provides students with the opportunity to show mastery of skills learned in career programs. It gives students contact with area business people who can become future employers and/or professional mentors. It strengthens work-related skills in writing, research, time management, budgeting, and oral communication.