Progress+Reports

1. Since the beginning of the semester, I have made considerable headway on my project. I defined my topic, created a final thesis, and in the past few days, began working on my thesis based research. I have obtained about ten sources, and although I have not had time to fully read all of them, I think they will all be helpful throughout the course of my research. I think I met my goals adequately thus far, and hope to continue on the same path for the rest of the semester.
 * Progress Report #1**

2. Before the next progress report is due, I need to finish my thesis based research, identify the concept for my website, and begin designing my website. Because building a website takes a lot of time, I will need to divide my time well so I can finish my research effectively but begin creating the site.

3. I have not encountered any problems thus far, so I have not had to approach my mentor, my mom, for advice just yet. However, I will most likely turn to her when I’m overwhelmed with work or unsure of my direction.

**Progress Report #2** 1. In the past few weeks, I have made significant progress on my research. Because we did the thesis-based research assignment, I already have most of my information compiled into one place. This way, I’m more thoroughly prepared to finish my paper, which I have not completed yet. I generally have met my goals because I have completed all of the expected assignments, and I intend on finishing my paper tomorrow night before it is due on Friday.

2. Before the next progress report is due, I have to complete my final draft of my paper, finalize a design for my website, and begin building my website. Primarily, I will focus on finishing my final paper because that will be due before the project.

3. At this point, I haven’t needed to talk to my mom for any help thus far. I’m capable of finishing everything on my own so I don’t feel that I need to check up with her to make sure I’m on track.

**Progress Report #3** 1. In the past week, I finished the rough draft of my research paper. I feel confidently about it; I think it was thorough and I feel like I addressed the points that I hoped to address. I have yet to make actual progress on my web site, so I need to get started on that.

2. Before the next progress report is due, I have to finish my paper, design my web site, and begin building my web site. I think these goals are reachable and will not give me any problems.

3. By this time, I’ve gotten into a good groove with my project and have not needed help from my mentor. I’m an independent worker and can accomplish everything on my own, so I haven’t needed my mom’s help at all.

**Progress Report #4** 1. Over Thanksgiving break I figured out exactly what I'm going to do for my website. As an aide to my presentation, I will present the information I obtained for my research in an informational website. I drafted the design and began coding, but I'm not done yet. However, we still have plenty of time so I'm on the right track.

2. Before the next progress report is due, I have to finish my website, begin building my presentation, and define the most important points of my topic. These will help me have a clear view of what I need to do for my presentation.

3. My mentor still hasn't helped me. I can handle the work on my own so I don't see myself needing her help any time soon.

**Progress Report #5**
 * 1) In the past few weeks I have continued to build my site but I still have a little bit more to do. I don’t think I’m necessarily behind because I have all of Christmas break to finish up, but I need to make sure that I make it a priority.
 * 2) Finish my project, write my speech, and practice my presentation.
 * 3) Once again, I haven’t needed help so far. I’m fine working on my own.