1. By : Nesrine Ali Abdel Azim
Project Skills PP501
By : Nesrine Ali Abdel Azim

2. Course Contents
Project
Project Report
Oral Presentation

3. Project What is a project? Phases of a project Problem formulation
Group Work
Advisor
Format
Deadline and Evaluation

4. Project What is a project? Phases of a project Problem formulation
Group Work
Advisor
Format
Deadline and Evaluation

5. What is a Project? It is a study
It is a gradual changes (work) to a specific study
It measures student’s performance within the framework of the group . (why?)
It must be written to mention changes that have occurred
Student’s work is evaluated to his or her contribution to the project work

6. Project Life Cycle Project selection (time, expertise of team members)
Distribution of work among team
Interaction between team members
Co-operation between team members
Advising
Final product

7. Advantage Of a Project
Practice and experience in how to work in a group
How to search to find needed materials
How to work within time frame (stress)
Be aware of the consequences of choosing one method over another
How to use resources (time, group member, references, internet, advisor, S/W,…)

8. Project Phases of a project What is a project? Problem formulation
Group Work
Advisor
Format
Deadline and Evaluation

9. Project Phases 1. Choosing your Team and your Topic
You should have a good relationships with your team
Topics should be relevant to the academic program (to team expertise and interest)
Find relevant materials to your topic in order to have a general understanding of the topic

10. Project Phases (Cont…)
2. Choosing a problem
Identifies the aspects of the topic that the group wants to investigate and name the project

11. Project Phases (Cont…)
3. Problem Formulation
Writing in a manner that limit the problem as much as possible
The formulation should be as precise as it can be

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4. Planning Phase
Work Distribution relative to time frame (who does what )
Methodology adapted
More materials needed related to the problem
Structure of the project

13. Project Phases (Cont…)
5. Completion Phase
Continuous evaluation of what each member in a group does
Group should meet regularly with each other and with advisor
If something new or unknown occur return to problem formulation and planning

14. Project Phases (Cont…)
6. Presentation Phase
Group achieved its goal through a report
A good report is characterized by the logical coherence of the text, using examples, graphs, tables and using references (citation and reference lists)

15. Project Phases (Cont…)
7. Evaluation phase
In the form of an oral presentation and answering questions
Presenting our work
Mentioning Future directives

16. Project Problem formulation What is a project? Phases of a project
Group Work
Advisor
Format
Deadline and Evaluation

17. Problem Formulation
Beginning with a general idea then narrowed down to a topic which can be specified (Concrete problem)
It is a complicated process (Why?)
Because group members are different they argues for and against different ideas, topics and solution to the problem
To overcome this situation group member should use Brainstorming

18. Brainstorming
It means that group write down all ideas and thoughts which might be relevant to the topic according to a specific time.
They could use “chalkboard” for ideas inspiration

19. Problem Formulation (cont…)
It is important to spend time on problem formulation (what is the problem and how to solve it)if not then disagreements between group members may result
It is very important to specify which point of view the group is going to take to know the project path and to be able to partition work between members

20. Project Group Work What is a project? Phases of a project
Problem formulation
Group Work
Advisor
Format
Deadline and Evaluation

21. Group Work
Groups are organized and formed with members interested in same topic
Draw a schedule for the project which contains the tasks and time for each task according to the deadline
Meetings (as many as possible)
1. When to meet ?
2. Where? (according to group needs)
3. About what?

22. Meetings
Advantages:
All members know at which point the project is and where it is going
Absentees stay informed
Tips:
Each meeting must have an outline in order to be managed
Make checklist for all the thing that need to be prepared for the next meeting
Don’t forget to take breaks (every hour from 10 to 5 min) to renew concentration and strength.

23. Group Work
Problems:
Differences (need tolerance)(we are not best friends)
Conflicts (lead to poor working environment)
Solutions:
Be open and honest to discuss problems to reach a compromise
Dedicate a meeting to solve social tensions
Involve the advisor
If nothing is working then exclusion from group “red card” but this decision must be reached from all the members lastly.