Project writing

Students are usually confused on how to start their projects. This presentation will help students right from choosing topic to revision of their project. In case if you are still confused about your project, email us at [email protected]

1. Project Writing By Dr. Manisha Kumari Deep GreenGyaana www.greengyaanam.com

2. Objective By the end of this module, you will be able to apply some basic writing guidelines to communicate effectively …

3. The left brain is about : Words Analyzing Numbers Logical thinking Sequences Rational thinking Being objective Looking at parts

4. The right brain is about : Rhythm Color Imagination day dreaming spatial thinking Intuition holistic thinking Synthesizing being subjective looking at the whole

5. Its about using your whole brain not just one side or the other !!

6. Project planning happens in steps 1. vision 2. current reality 3. action steps 4. Problem scoping

7. 1. vision What is it I really want ?? How will I know when I have it ??

8. 2. Current reality What is my current status in relation to this project really like ??

9. 3. Action steps AIMS DREAMS SELF CONFIDENCE HARD WORK KNOWLEDGE TIME MANAGEMENT TRAINING POSITIVE ATTITUDE CREATIVITY CONCENTRATION DEDICATION SUCCESS

10. 1. Topic selection 2. Critical reading 3. Critical analysis 4. Working on project 5. Results & Discussion INTRODUCTION TO THE PROJECT WRITING

11. About the project What is a project? Phases of a project Importance of project How to do?

12. Project ?? A successful project proposal is one that is well prepared, thoughtfully planned, and concisely packaged Unique and time bound Needs proper planning and resources Project design - goals and key personnel, beginning , end, approach, deliverables / result oriented Rationally appealing to the donors’ Involves uncertainty

13. Phases of a project 7. Referencing

14. Importance of project An essential part of learning process Analyzing the subject of concern Involves you in close investigation of the chosen subject Implementation of learning both practically and theoretically Helps in developing research and writing skills Develops a student’s creativity, rational skills, critical thinking, planning and problem solving

15. How to start ?? Brainstorming, proper planning and discussion with collaborators Concept paper ready for approval Detailed outline for topic finalization Assessment of resources needed Needs assessment will enable project design

16. Choosing Topic Choosing the area Identify your strengths and innovative aspects of project Critical Thinking Research Identify gap Problem Scoping Name of the project

17. Identify your strengths Multi-dimensional thought Identify skills and expertise of the collaborators Try to identify your weak points Do not go for a topic where subject area is new Interest and awareness of your stream

18. Choosing the area Check for any existing college guidelines on topic selection Consult your faculty regarding your idea Check for research literatures which are not more than five years old Do background reading for narrow topic Do focused research Refresh your knowledge in that area

19. Ask questions based on Why, Who, Whom, What, When and Where . Why are you choosing this topic? Who are the information providers and publishers? Whom will it benefit? Whom are you targeting? What are the issues being addressed? Is it an experimental study/descriptive study and so on?

20. 5. What data do you need to gather? What methodology of research are you adopting? When do you have to finish? Will it be covered in the stipulated time? Currently, what is the importance of the topic? 7. Where will it be used?

21. Critical Thinking Produce evidence of learning by means of facts, theories, methods and projects Evaluate facts and figures produced Learning new concepts and implement new tools Measure and evaluate your learning Think of opportunities and threats’

22. Research Focused research is vital for project success It helps in getting deep insight of the topic and problem Specific path approach to the problem Produces replicable methodologies Result oriented research can be implemented

23. Identify gap Gap identification is based on: What is the present status of the chosen subject Is there any existing problem (general or specific) Devised for alternatives ?? Challenges and deadline-driven tasks? Root cause analysis of the existing problems and challenges Possible approaches for gap reduction

24. Problem Scoping Problem scoping is part of problem solving process. It enables in: Information gathering Interpreting and prioritizing Deciding feasible alternatives to the problem chosen for study Identifying important issues related to the study Time and resource boundaries Gathering the significant effects and affected factors

25. Title Short Simple Should be related to the subject

26. Critical Reading Good research Critical thinking, critical reading and critical writing are acts of creation While reading, question the data and facts Check for proper justification Be logical Focus on existing work Draft the details

27. Strategize your reading Read executive summary and abstract for further reading Look for keywords Read introduction and conclusion Read the introduction and preface of books for further reading Check TOC Check for authenticity of the work

28. Focus on existing work Existing work in the area of interest should be carefully read Draft should be prepared on the same Any point not clear should be noted separately for detail study References should be carefully noted as per the guidelines Text referencing is mandatory Copying more than 3-4 words without referencing is plagiarism

29. Critical Analysis Analyze your audience: your committee, peers, readers, examiners etc Analyze the details: methodology and tools should be re-examined for accurate results Keep questioning: Are you sure of the result Did you use most current source Does the data and description match Analyze the criticality of implementation Incase of doubt, consult your supervisor

30. Analyze the details Check for proper formatting Read rules and regulations Cite references Give examples where ever possible Figures, tables and charts should be made clearly Use third person in your writing Scholarly writing should be in passive voice Don’t draw conclusions directly. Give evidence in support of the conclusion drawn

31. Analyze the criticality of implementation Clearly mention the limitation of the project Initially write pseudo code Run it manually and then write final code Check if concept and operational method is justified Acknowledge possible errors, limitations and any contradictory evidence Justify it

32. Working on the project Brush your skills Grip on the methodology being used Try implementing Draft the details

33. Result and discussion Compare your work with the existing Justify how it is different Draft the details

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