The most commonly assigned senior project, a research paper extends a student's base of knowledge as it challenges his organization and writing schools. Typically, students complete a research paper on a specific timeline. During the beginning of senior year, students commit to topics and begin preliminary research. By the end of the year, students write several drafts of a lengthy paper. Often, the project of a research paper includes detailed research notes or an oral presentation. When two students work together on a paper, they gain the ability to perform twice as much research. Additionally, students learn skills that help them collaborate.
A community-based senior project consists of a volunteer effort in which two students improve their surrounding community. When two students work together they accomplish a community project of greater scope. Possible projects include cleaning the streets of a city, starting a tutoring program or creating an informative campaign on a local issue. Students document every step of the project with photographs and a volunteer notebook. If the pair of students works with volunteer organizers, they obtain signatures or references from the organizers.
Artistic projects best fit schools with an emphasis on performing or visual arts. An artistic project might involve two students creating a set of visual arts materials or putting together a performance. Performance art projects fit drama students as they provide the option to organize and perform a two-person play, musical number, comedy routine or dance show. Typically, students unveil their artwork or perform their routine on the project deadline.
Though not assigned by all colleges, a university senior project corresponds to a student's major. Psychology students organize a study and write a paper. Drama students perform a play and communications students create a website, book or write a paper. Typically a two-person project best fits a complex or interactive senior project.