Project Proposal Template
Need to Knows (Click link to add to this
brainstorming document)
Interview Preparation
These websites share tips for making sure you are well prepared to conduct a thorough, professional and effective interview. As this project will depend so much on firsthand experiences, please review these sites BEFORE you begin interviewing.
Tips for Conducting Personal Interviews_
Creating Good Interview and Survey Questions
Tips for Conducting Personal Interviews_
Creating Good Interview and Survey Questions
Organizational Contacts and Web LinksTo answer your Need to Knows, you may have to make direct contact with people who have access to public records, as Solvay does not have an extensive web portal. Begin with what you can find online, but as you go, generate questions so that you know what to ask when you get in touch with people.
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http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nysghs/
The Solvay-Geddes Historical Society is a wealth of information (Mr. Barnello is a member!) http://villageofsolvay.com/ Consider contacting the Village Clerk to inquire about municipal codes, public meetings, village history etc. http://solvaypd.com Connecting with the Solvay Police Department could yield some insight into the culture of the village and how it has changed over time. http://www.solvayyouthcenter.com/home.php A great source of history, and potentially a place to connect with a wide age range of Solvay residents http://villageofsolvay.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Village-of-Solvay-Zoning-Map.pdf Zoning determines where houses and businesses can be placed, and impacts future planning. Use this map to inform your proposals, and be aware that you might want to invite the zoning board to your presentation if your plan would require rezoning of land. http://www.census.gov/quickfacts/table/PST045215/3668286,00 Demographic and statistical data for the 13209 zip code http://townofgeddes.com/ Solvay lies within Town of Geddes and utilizes some of the town's services - the Town Clerk and other officials may be an additional resource for you. http://solvaylibrary.org/?page_id=129 Solvay Public Library's local history research hub dp.la Digital Public Library of America - a fascinating look back at photos and artifacts. Searchable by location and date http://www.novelnewyork.org/databases.php Check here for access to additional databases and New York State newspapers |