Project-based Learning  Breakdownb

📚 Semester 1

🔍 Week 1-2: Topic Selection (5%)

• Define a clear research topic that is relevant to your field of study.

• Conduct a brief preliminary review to ensure the topic has sufficient sources.

• Align your research topic with the objectives of the course.

• Justify your topic choice in a brief statement, explaining its importance.

📖 Week 3-5: Literature Review (5%)

• Identify and list at least 10 relevant literature sources.

• Submit an initial draft of the literature review, ensuring clarity and proper referencing.

• Discuss and refine the literature review based on feedback from peers or the instructor.

• Identify gaps in the existing literature and link them to your research focus.

📝 Week 6: Research Outline (5%)

• Submit a clear research outline that logically structures your project.

• Include major sections such as Introduction, Methodology, Results, and Discussion.

• Provide a timeline or plan for each section of your research.

• Get feedback on the outline and make necessary revisions to ensure clarity and coherence.

🧪 Week 7-8: Methodology Design (5%)

• Define and articulate research methodology, explaining why it suits your research question.

• Design experiments or data collection techniques based on your chosen methodology.

• Develop tools (e.g., surveys, interview protocols) for data collection, ensuring they are valid and reliable.

• Discuss and refine research methodology based on feedback and potential challenges identified.

📊 Week 9-10: Midterm Progress Report (20%)

• Provide a comprehensive update on your progress, including literature review and methodology.

• Present challenges faced during the research process and how you plan to address them.

• Show preliminary findings or observations from initial data collection.

• Incorporate feedback to guide the next steps of your project.

📚 Semester 2

🔬 Week 11-12: Data Collection (5%)

• Begin data collection or experiments, ensuring procedures follow ethical standards.

• Ensure the quality and completeness of the data collected by doing preliminary checks.

• Identify any obstacles encountered during data collection and document them.

• Discuss preliminary findings and potential challenges with peers or the instructor.

📊 Week 13-14: Data Analysis (5%)

• Process and clean the collected data to ensure it's ready for analysis.

• Analyze data using appropriate tools and techniques (e.g., statistical software, coding frameworks).

• Discuss preliminary conclusions, identifying trends or significant findings.

• Adjust the analysis based on feedback to ensure robustness and accuracy.

✍️ Week 15-16: Drafting the Research Paper (5%)

• Submit a first draft of the research paper, including introduction, methodology, results, and discussion sections.

• Make sure the draft is coherent, with well-defined sections that logically flow from one to the other.

• Incorporate feedback from your peers or instructor to improve the clarity and depth of the paper.

• Refine and polish your argument, ensuring proper referencing and citation throughout.

📄 Week 17-18: Finalizing the Paper and Preparing for Presentation (5%)

• Finalize and proofread the research paper, ensuring it meets all academic standards.

• Prepare a summary or presentation of your research findings, focusing on key results and conclusions.

• Practice your presentation skills, making sure it's clear and well-structured.

• Receive feedback on your presentation and refine it accordingly.

🎯 Week 19-20: Presentation and Submission (30%)

• Deliver a clear and concise presentation of the research findings, adhering to the time limit.

• Submit the finalized research paper, ensuring it meets the formatting and submission requirements.

• Reflect on the research process, noting lessons learned and areas for future investigation.

• Provide a brief self-assessment of your performance throughout the project and how it has contributed to your understanding of the subject.