A PROJECT
I. Getting started
As a rule, select a topic that you are interested about, feasible, significant and that may be supported by a lot of materials.
(A topic that you like to research about as well as invent a question that you wish to get an answer for. You also need to have a goal for writing)
II. Steps
1. Brainstorm Ideas:
1.1 Write all the things that come to your mind about the chosen topic.
1.2 Discuss and choose the most relevant and interesting points. (Some ideas might be used later!!)
2. Research Work
2.1 Decide where you are going to look for information
2.2 Take notes of your findings
2.3 Keep us informed of your evolution (We will discuss everything in class)
2.4 Collect additional materials to illustrate your work: photos, real material,...
2.5 Think of real examples and situations
2.6 Consider the possibility of interviewing people related to the topic
3. Writing your project
3.1 Basic paper parts
Abstract: a short summary
Introduction: It provides the readers the purpose of writing about the topic
Main body: It can have several parts or chapters
Conclusion: the final chapter of the paper which summarizes the entire results of the project .
Resources: bibliography,web pages ,...
3.2 Rough draft:
You should revise your notes, writing, grammar, spelling before writing the final copy.
3.3 Final version (written)
Use a word processor and bind the copy
4. Oral Presentation
4.1 Write an outline
4.2 Use diagrams, power point etc.
4.3 Rehearse your presentation: time, language, non-verbal communication,...
4.4. Think of possible questions
GOOD LUCK !!!!
