1. Reasons for choosing your extended project
Links with other subjects eg. Psychology/sociology.
Specific interest in this topic:
Personal experience.
Wish to study criminal justice issues.
Wish to work in criminal justice settings.
Interest in political implications of criminology issues.
Can inform choice for voting in future elections
Etc etc….

2. Aims and objectives
To complete sections by deadlines and respond to teacher feedback.
To increase knowledge and understanding of area of research.
To improve independent learning skills in preparation for HE.
Etc.

3. Skills Develop academic writing. Conduct primary research.
Evaluate secondary research.
Develop independent research.
Collaborative working with fellow students.
Practice presentation skills.
Time management.
Effective communication.

4. Knowledge Increase knowledge of ….. (your area of study).
How to search academic databases.
How to apply Harvard referencing.
How to work independently.

5. Resources LRC access to academic databases.
IT equipment, both in college and at home.
Combination of taught and independent sessions.

6. Plan and arrange Attend all scheduled sessions.
Discuss plan with teacher.
Plan timings for work completion.
Submit drafts to deadline.
Respond to feedback.

7. Challenges Time management.
Combining extended project with other subjects and commitments.
Independent working.
Procrastination.
Losing focus.
Losing motivation.

8. Project plan Complere LRC induction for searching and referencing.
What I need to do
By when
Complere LRC induction for searching and referencing.
Complete draft literature review (approx 2000 words)
Keep EPF up to date for mid-course review
November 2012
February 2013
March 2013

9. Taught element Rachael’s sessions.
Lessons/seminars attended
Comments on what I have learned
Rachael’s sessions.
Harvard referencing revision and application.
Report structure and review.
EPF updates and literature review completion.