SDIS Personal Project 2018/19
Using your Process Journal
According the the MYP Personal Project Guide, the process journal IS . . .
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used throughout the project to document its development
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an evolving record of intents, processes, accomplishments
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a place to record initial thoughts and developments, brainstorming, possible lines of inquiry and further questions raised
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a place for recording interactions with sources, for example teachers, supervisors, external contributors
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a place to record selected, annotated and/or edited research and to maintain a bibliography
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a place for storing useful information, for example quotations, pictures, ideas, photographs
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a means of exploring ideas and solutions
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a place for evaluating work completed
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a place for reflecting on learning
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devised by the student in a format that suits his or her needs
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a record of reflections and formative feedback received
The process journal is NOT . . .
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used on a daily basis (unless this is useful for the student)
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written up after the process has been completed
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additional work on top of the project; it is part of and supports the project
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a diary with detailed writing about what was done
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a static document with only one format; the process journal can be made up of a variety of formats, such as written entries, diagrams, photographs or videos, mind maps, charts, etc.
How to develop your Process Journal:
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There are four objectives, which the personal project is assessed on: investigation, planning, taking action, and reflection. Each objective has three strands.
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Your process journal should address each strand under each objective.
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So . . . if you are wondering what to record in your process journal, just pick a strand that is appropriate for your stage in the project and address it.
Entries might include:
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visual thinking diagrams
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bulleted lists
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charts
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short paragraphs
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notes
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timelines, action plans
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annotated illustrations
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annotated research
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artifacts from inspirational visits to museums, performances, galleries
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pictures, photographs, sketches
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up to 30 seconds of visual or audio material
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screenshots of a blog or website
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self and peer assessment feedback
You can upload these right into your process journal on ManageBac.
