The Research Project Study: Design and Methodology - School of ...

Undergraduate Learning in Science Project Working Paper 25.1.4 Information on the completion of log booksEach student was given a journal at the end of the first interview, in the formof a board-bound A5 lined booklet. The following instructions were printedon the first two pages of the booklet, and were talked through at the end ofthe interview:Research Project Study - Using Your JournalWhat is the Journal?The aim of this Journal is to encourage each participatingstudent to keep a regular record of their thoughts, feelingsand ideas about their research project.The Journal will help you to reflect on your progresswhilst providing valuable data for the Research ProjectStudy.All entries will be treated as confidential and will remainanonymous.The Journal is NOT part of the project assessment in yourdepartment, and will only be consulted as part of theResearch Project Study.What should I write?Anything that relates to your research project.This could include reflections on how well you are doing,problems, successes, insights into how to do good projectwork, ‘blind alleys’ you may have followed, or evencomments about the Research Project Study.How much should I write?As much as you wish.We would suggest an entry every week as the minimum.A few comments after each project session would be ideal.19