Plan

Plan

Objective and Goals

• Define the objective of your project. What question are you trying to answer? This will be the driving force behind your research work.
• Identify the main goals of your project. What specific outcomes do you hope to achieve?

Research Methods

• Outline the methodologies you intend to use to carry out your research.
• Describe any equipment or materials needed for your research and confirm their availability.
• Explain the reasons behind your chosen methodologies.

Risks and Ethical Considerations

• Identify any potential risks or obstacles that might occur during your project.
• Describe how you plan to mitigate these risks or work around obstacles.
• Discuss any ethical issues related to your research and how you plan to address them.

Project Timeline

• Create a realistic, comprehensive timeline for your project.
• Keep in mind that research often takes longer than anticipated, so allow buffer time for unexpected delays.

Anticipated Results

• Discuss the results and outcomes you hope to achieve.
• Indicate how you intend to interpret and present your data.

Remember that the Plan forms thefoundation of your Investigative Project, so it’s important to put a lot of thought into it before you begin.