Have you ever wondered what we do that everyone is always talking about in 4-5? Well, here is one of the things; an IP.
So what is an IP? An IP is when you write a research paper on a subject that connects to what we studied or will study this year. There also has to be a good book on the subject that we can read over February break. Aside from crafting a research paper you also create a visual aid, which is a piece of art that represents the subject.
So, today I presented my IP on the Dust Bowl to Linda’s and Tim’s homestation and the families of the others that presented after me. Writing the paper was not too hard and the subject was quite interesting but it was very sad. Both my parents came as well as my brother and his girlfriend. I presented first and I was really nervous. At first, when I came to the front of the room to present, I was very tense. As I got farther into the paper I got more comfortable. However, I was shaking and still very nervous. Afterwards, I asked people if they could see me shaking and they said no. (Though they could have been lying) After I was done I answered a few questions and showed my visual aid.
The students who presented after me were Michael on the Alamo and Maya S-R on Georgia O’ Keefe. I found both presentations quite interesting and it was surprising because I barely knew anything about either topic! If you are a student and you haven’t presented yet, here are a few tips:
Presenting today was super fun and an interesting experience. Whether you had no idea what an IP was before you read this entry, you are in the process of putting together an IP, you have already done an IP, or anything else, hopefully you learned some new things in this entry!
So what is an IP? An IP is when you write a research paper on a subject that connects to what we studied or will study this year. There also has to be a good book on the subject that we can read over February break. Aside from crafting a research paper you also create a visual aid, which is a piece of art that represents the subject.
So, today I presented my IP on the Dust Bowl to Linda’s and Tim’s homestation and the families of the others that presented after me. Writing the paper was not too hard and the subject was quite interesting but it was very sad. Both my parents came as well as my brother and his girlfriend. I presented first and I was really nervous. At first, when I came to the front of the room to present, I was very tense. As I got farther into the paper I got more comfortable. However, I was shaking and still very nervous. Afterwards, I asked people if they could see me shaking and they said no. (Though they could have been lying) After I was done I answered a few questions and showed my visual aid.
The students who presented after me were Michael on the Alamo and Maya S-R on Georgia O’ Keefe. I found both presentations quite interesting and it was surprising because I barely knew anything about either topic! If you are a student and you haven’t presented yet, here are a few tips:
1. Most likely you will be nervous but don’t let that nervousness take over the fun of presenting.
2. You may have a weakness like shaking, moving around, or talking quietly. These are normal. Before I presented I had a major problem of “dancing” or moving around whenever I was talking. I practiced and I got over my fear and my dancing. However, when I felt that I was shaking during my presentation I was surprised.
3. Have fun! Don’t take your IP presentation like you are reading a will!! On the other hand, don’t goof around either.
Presenting today was super fun and an interesting experience. Whether you had no idea what an IP was before you read this entry, you are in the process of putting together an IP, you have already done an IP, or anything else, hopefully you learned some new things in this entry!
Very well said. It's great to hear about the IP process, but just as great to hear about what it feels like presenting--which is just as important as writing!
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