You will go through the process of choosing a title which will satisfy your interests and the needs of the extended project assessment requirements.

This title will be at the core of the whole project, and will normally pose a question which you will set out to answer.

You will put together a plan for your project, including a task list, a timeline and some milestones which you aim to achieve.

We will provide you with some taught sessions to develop these skills, and you will do much of the planning in your own time.

You will carry out the research phase of your plan, including a preliminary analysis of the research. You will present your research to your supervisor.

We will provide you with taught sessions to develop your research skills.

You will apply your research to make an artefact or write a dissertation.

We will provide you with advice and guidance.

You will need to work almost completely independently to put your project into practice.

You will present your artefact, or your key findings from your dissertation, to an audience.

You will also include a reflection on the process of going through the project.

This will form part of the assessment.

Knowing what you want to achieve.
- Decide what you want to achieve
- Set goals
- Stick to them

The number of hours of proactive, independent study you are willing to do.

Organising your learning resources.
- Folder management
- Time Management

Committing to practicing and developing your skills.
- Practice outside your comfort zone
- Immediate use of feedback
- Repetition
- Reflection

Responding constructively to setbacks.
- Confident to attempt something difficult
- Keeping on top of emotions
- Responding positively to critical feedback
- Belief that hard work improves intelligence