The goal of the project is the most important thing and it should be based on something you find interesting!
You will develop both a LEARNING GOAL and a PRODUCT GOAL for your personal project.
Daystar Setting a Goal
Some examples of LEARNING GOALS
Learning how to make a film
Learn how to bind books
Learn about traditional Bosnian cooking
Learn how to create a piece of installation art
Learn how to make interactive e-books
Learn how to structure an effective workout
Learn how to motivate people to run a marathon
Learn about the effects of the Civil War
Learn specific ways that I can combat climate change
Some examples of PRODUCTS
an original work of art (painting, sculpture, short story, novel, a film or play)
a video or computer game
a website
an awareness-raising campaign
learning to play a new piece of music
Improving athletic performance
an essay (literary ,scientific, etc.)
You can start with a learning goal, and then decide on a product (left example) or you can start with a product and develop a learning goal (right example.)
Handbook for students and supervisors, p. 12
Is your Goal "SMART"? Use this checklist to find out:
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