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SIRS Fall 2023 Due Dates
(See SIRS Booklets for More Information)

Wed. 9/6 (HW Grade)
-Parental Awareness Form
-Statement of Ethics

Tues. 9/19 (SIRS Grade)
-Topic Approval Sheet, which includes a 3-5 paragraph written explanation
-Preliminary Annotated Bibliography (3 sources)
-Signed Mentor Contract
-Hours Log Updated

Tues. 10/3 (HW Grade)
-Preliminary Interview Form

Thurs. 10/26 (SIRS Grade)
-Midway Checkpoint forms
For paper: includes outline, first 3 pages of paper (with thesis statement highlighted)
For project: includes: concrete evidence of progress made on project, evidence of use of at least three
sources and progress
-Post-Interview form*or Alternate Interview Transcript (only by approval)*
-Preliminary Component Sheet
-Updated Annotated Bibliography (All sources including interview/shadowing)
-Hours Log and Mentor Meetings Check

Tues. 12/5 (Test Grade)
-Paper Rough Draft or Project Summary Essay
-Final Component Sheet *
-Final Annotated Bibliography

Mon. 12/18 (HW Grade)
-Completed Task List/Documentation of Hours (21-22) must include at least 20 documented hours.

Thurs. 1/4 (SIRS Grade)
-Final Paper or Project
-Updated annotated bib (and works cited for paper)
-Evidence of one final component (printed /photographed/recorded).
-Paper must be printed. Photos of completed project will be accepted.

Thurs. 1/4 through Thurs. 1/18 (SIRS Grade)
-Presentations in all English 12 classes during this window.
-You will receive an assigned presentation date. There are no make-up days for missed presentations (other than verified medical emergencies), and dates may not be changed or traded.

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