How can you know that what you plan to do for your project is going to be enough to earn you a good grade?
There are many different forms of projects, but in general it requires you to a small undertake research exercise. You are expected to look for a new slant or changed emphasis to the project topic and might even come up with a completely new finding.
The main research questions asked are:
If your project will include responses to most or all of these questions, you can be confident that you are on the right track.
If you are not attempting something new - conducting a new survey or testing a hypothesis, for example - take time now to ask whether your project is sufficiently challenging to earn you a good grade. Get your supervisors' advice.
You might also be worried that your project is taking over your life, affecting how well you are doing in your other modules.
Although supported by your supervisor, you are expected to work mainly on your own to address a research question and then to present your findings. The final written report is much more than an extended essay or lab report, although you will use the skills that you have built up in these activities.
Producing an interesting and coherent document requires time and well developed writing skills. Don't let your project override all other work - it is only part of the assessment for your degree, along with your other modules.
Use these guidelines as a general help in understanding what is required, and how to manage your project. There are suggestion of other works which can be followed up for more detailed advice. Different Schools may have specific requirements not mentioned here.
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