The project is intended to demonstrate your ability to apply problem solving skills with the use of a computer. It involves undertaking a number of sections:

• Selection, Analysis and Formulation of the Problem
• Selection and Design of Method of Solution
• Timetable
• Implementation
• Testing
• User Documentation
• Evaluation

• Guidelines have been produced for you to follow. They contain the essential information on what should be included in each section. Follow them and you could achieve close to full marks. Omit any part, and you will not achieve full marks.
• All work must be done using a computer, including combining text and graphics. Marks will be lost for any non-computerised work presented..
• Headers and footers should be used.
• Store each section of your project in separate documents in the computer, and use meaningful file names.
• Provide a contents page at the beginning of the project.
• Use Appendices for documents which are part of the project, but if included in the main section would make the project less understandable.
• Present work on A4 (normal) size paper, in an envelope folder. Do not use ring binders.
• Work handed in should be well presented and sections clearly labelled and separated.

• Look for project ideas which have a real or potentially real outcome. Talk to friends, relatives read books and magazines for ideas. Try to select a topic which you will enjoy, and is within your ability.
• Do not bite off more than you can chew! It is better to do a straight forward project that works, and build on this, rather than an over-ambitious project that fails due to lack of time or being over complicated.
• Marks are awarded for quality of work, not quantity.
• Plan your work - follow deadlines given. Don't try to cram everything into the last few weeks or days - it won't work. Allocate a set time, an hour or more, for the project regularly during the week.
• Use the lessons allocated for project work to work, not chat. You're not just wasting your time, but also others.
• During project lessons, show the teacher what you've done. If possible it will be read there and then, but sometimes, it must be printed and read later. This makes sure that you are on the correct path.
• If you have used reference material acknowledge it in your work.
• Show the examiner your evidence. You need to show the examiner that you've been working hard at your project.
• Present your work neatly and attractively. Don't be afraid to illustrate work with graphics, pictures etc., but don't go over the top.

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