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Foundation Extended Project

43 lessons across 10 topics

1. Topic 1(COLON) Scoping the Project and Choosing a Question

1Lesson 1.1: What An Extended Project Is And What Forms It Takes2Lesson 1.2: From Interest To Topic, Linked To An Intended Degree3Lesson 1.3: Writing A Focused Project Question Or Title4Lesson 1.4: Scoping For Feasibility: Time, Access, Skills And Resources5Lesson 1.5: Defining Aims, Objectives And Success Criteria

2. Topic 2(COLON) Planning, Supervision and Time Management

6Lesson 2.1: Breaking The Project Into Stages And Milestones7Lesson 2.2: Building A Realistic Timeline And Managing Deadlines8Lesson 2.3: Working With A Supervisor9Lesson 2.4: Keeping A Supervision Log And Process Record10Lesson 2.5: Writing The Project Proposal

3. Topic 3(COLON) Ethics, Risk and Responsible Conduct

11Lesson 3.1: Why Ethics And Risk Matter In An Independent Project12Lesson 3.2: Consent, Confidentiality And Protection From Harm13Lesson 3.3: Risk Assessment For Fieldwork, Making And Experimentation14Lesson 3.4: Data Protection And Responsible Use Of Online And AI Tools15Lesson 3.5: Passing The Ethics Gate Before Collecting Evidence

4. Topic 4(COLON) Literature Searching and Source Evaluation

16Lesson 4.1: Searching For Sources And Information Literacy17Lesson 4.2: Evaluating Sources: Authority, Bias And Currency18Lesson 4.3: Academic Reading, Note-taking, Paraphrasing And Summarising19Lesson 4.4: Organising Reading Into A Focused, Evaluative Review

5. Topic 5(COLON) Selecting and Justifying Methods

20Lesson 5.1: Matching An Approach To The Project21Lesson 5.2: Methods For A Written Investigation22Lesson 5.3: An Approach For An Artefact-plus-report Project23Lesson 5.4: Justifying Method Choices And Acknowledging Limits

6. Topic 6(COLON) Gathering and Analysing Evidence

24Lesson 6.1: Gathering Evidence Ethically And Keeping Records25Lesson 6.2: Handling And Summarising Numerical Evidence26Lesson 6.3: Analysing Qualitative Evidence27Lesson 6.4: Testing And Evaluating An Artefact28Lesson 6.5: Interpreting Findings And Drawing Conclusions

7. Topic 7(COLON) Extended Academic Writing and Structure

29Lesson 7.1: Structuring A Long Report30Lesson 7.2: Writing In An Academic Register31Lesson 7.3: Building And Sustaining An Argument32Lesson 7.4: Presenting Data And Findings In Writing

8. Topic 8(COLON) Referencing and Academic Integrity

33Lesson 8.1: Why And When To Cite34Lesson 8.2: Referencing Accurately In A Recognised System35Lesson 8.3: Plagiarism, Honest Handling Of Evidence And Misconduct36Lesson 8.4: Responsible Use Of AI And Digital Tools

9. Topic 9(COLON) Drafting, Revision and Presenting the Project

37Lesson 9.1: Drafting The Project Section By Section38Lesson 9.2: Self-editing, Proofreading And Acting On Feedback39Lesson 9.3: Finalising And Submitting The Project40Lesson 9.4: Presenting And Defending The Project

10. Topic 10(COLON) Structured Reflection and the Project Journey

41Lesson 10.1: Writing A Structured Reflective Commentary42Lesson 10.2: Evaluating The Project Honestly43Lesson 10.3: Learning For Next Time And Connecting To Degree Study