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Personal Project Formatting Guidelines

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Formatting Requirements

15 pages or fewer 11 pt font 2cm (0.78in) margins

Bibliography uploaded separately Legible photos/evidence No title page, no appendix

Criterion A: Planning
● Short introductory paragraph

Ai. state a learning goal for the project and explain how a personal interest led to that goal

● State your learning goal

● Explain the connection between your learning goal and your personal interests
○ Bonus: If you can support your goal with a global context and/or global goal

Aii. state an intended product and develop appropriate success criteria for the product

● State your product goal


○ Bonus: If you can support your goal with a global context and/or global goal

● Present multiple appropriate and detailed success criteria for the product
○ Explain why you chose those specific success criteria
○ Includes references to research that informed your success criteria
○ Bonus: Make it easier to read by using a list, chart, or other organizational tool

Aiii. present a clear, detailed plan for achieving the product and its associated success criteria

● Present your plan for achieving the product goal and all of its success criteria
○ Probably will include some sort of screenshot/picture of your plan from the beginning
○ Bonus: Use some sort of task organizer, such as a Gantt chart, calendar, or list

Criterion B: Applying Skills


● Short introductory paragraph

Bi. explain how the ATL skill(s) was/were applied to help achieve their learning goal

● Explain which ATL skills (more detailed list of ATLs here) helped you achieve your learning goal
○ Give evidence wherever possible, either by showing it directly with photos/screenshots
or thoroughly explaining what you did
○ Explain how you developed those ATL skills while working on your learning goal

Bii. explain how the ATL skill(s) was/were applied to help achieve their product goal

● Explain which ATL skills (more detailed list of ATLs here) helped you achieve your product goal
○ Give evidence wherever possible, either by showing it directly with photos/screenshots
or thoroughly explaining what you did
○ Explain how you developed those ATL skills while working on your product goal

Criterion C: Reflecting
● Short introductory paragraph

Ci. explain the impact of the project on themselves or their learning

● Explain the impact of the project on yourself and/or your learning


○ Describe your personal strengths and weaknesses in the context of the personal project
○ Describe new skills you may have developed through working on the project
○ Describe the challenges you encountered and how you overcame them
○ Describe any changes you made to your goal(s) throughout the project
○ Bonus: Refer to the ATL Skills (more detailed list of ATLs here)
○ Bonus: Refer to the IB Learner Profile

Cii. evaluate the product based on the success criteria

● Decide whether the product was successful or not based on your success criteria from
Criterion A
○ This will likely mean copying your success criteria from Criterion A and then including a
statement describing your achievement for each criteria
○ Ex. Success Criterion 1: My product will cost less than 20 Euros to make
Evaluation: My product ended up costing 15 Euros to make

● Defend your decision with evidence


○ Evidence either in the form of images/etc. of your final product and/or by thoroughly
explaining what you did

● Discuss your product’s success overall


○ Should be based on how many success criteria your product met or did not meet
○ Describe any unforeseen impacts or ‘knock-on effects’ of your product that may have
made it more or less successful
○ Bonus: Refer to the success in the context of a global context and/or global goal

● Short conclusion

Common questions

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Incorporating multiple perspectives ensures that success criteria capture diverse requirements and expectations, leading to more comprehensive and robust product assessment. This approach enhances the product's relevance and effectiveness by balancing technical limitations with user needs .

A clear and detailed plan outlines the steps necessary to achieve a product goal, promotes efficient resource allocation, and reduces uncertainties. It acts as a roadmap that ensures all success criteria are met, facilitating timely execution and adjustment to any challenges encountered .

A project can enhance personal development by providing opportunities to apply and hone skills, leading to self-discovery regarding strengths and weaknesses. Reflecting on the project helps participants identify areas of improvement and recognize newly acquired skills, contributing to broader personal growth and learning .

Establishing detailed success criteria ensures that the final product meets specific objectives and standards, which facilitates clear evaluation. Research support can strengthen these criteria by providing evidence-based benchmarks and standards, thereby lending credibility and rigor to the evaluation process .

ATL skills facilitate problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication, essential for achieving learning and product goals. Their application can be demonstrated through evidence, such as photos or detailed explanations, showcasing how specific skills were developed and utilized to overcome project challenges .

Task organizers such as Gantt charts visually map project timelines and allocate tasks, enhancing planning by providing clear, sequential steps and deadlines. This organization aids in monitoring progress, managing time effectively, and adjusting plans in response to unforeseen challenges .

The absence of a title page or appendix streamlines the project report, focusing more on the content's substance rather than its presentation. This constraint emphasizes brevity and ensures that essential information is presented concisely within the imposed limits .

‘Knock-on effects’ refer to unintended secondary impacts, such as increased efficiency or unexpected costs, that result from the project's implementation. These should be considered in the evaluation to give a comprehensive understanding of the product's overall success and its broader implications .

Personal interests guide the selection of a learning goal by aligning the task with the individual's passion, ensuring motivation and deeper engagement. A global context can enhance this alignment by providing a broader framework that connects the personal interest to worldwide issues or objectives, thus enriching the project's relevance and depth .

Success can be evaluated by comparing the project's outcome with the defined success criteria. This involves assessing if the product meets the benchmarks outlined during planning and supporting findings with evidence such as cost analyses or product demonstrations, ensuring transparent and objective evaluation .

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