Study Skills

Assessment

You have a choice over the format of your project; many students choose to write a 5000-word dissertation, however, you could create an artifact, a design or a performance, all of which will need to include 1500 words about your work. On completion of the main piece of work, you will make a presentation to an audience that includes your supervisor. You will also have to keep a clear and detailed record of your planning and progress throughout the project. This, along with the project and the presentation, make up the completed work for assessment. Assessment is more focused on the process than the information that is included in the final submission. You will be assessed in four different areas: • Managing: understand and undertake an active role in how the project is organized • Using resources: be able to plan and carry out independent research • Developing and realizing: plan, organize, research, and develop a project to progress it to a conclusion and evaluate the outcome • Reviewing: use relevant techniques, work with others (including your supervisor), and use problem-solving and management techniques.