Why did I choose my project?

Why did I choose my project?

1. SKILLS

   • ENHANCE SKILLS SET & KNOWLEDGE
     • many different aspects of my project that will better my knowledge and understanding of competitive swimwear
     • Artistic skills enhanced through the use of a sketchbook and the creation of designs
     • Scientific knowledge enhanced through research
     • become more advanced in my skill base & more of an attractive higher education student
     • can develop higher level skills necessary for university study
     • gives academic confidence
   • Computer skills
     • Excel for the timelines
     • Powerpoints
   • Research Skills
     • Scholarly articles
     • Newspaper articles
     • Swimwear websites
   • Time Management
     • Diary
     • To Do Lists
     • Timeline
     • Spider Diagrams
     • Project Progression Record
   • Review & Evaluation
     • Peer Review
       • working with others
     • Self Review
     • Source Evaluation

2. INTEREST

   • researching the science behind performance swimwear
     • Competitive swimmer
     • Level 1 Swim Teacher
     • Level 1 Swim Coach
     • Studied science at GCSEs and had an interest in it
       • Although I didn't continue it to A levels & would like to further my knowledge

3. FUN

   • The EPQ involves dedicating a lot of time to the project
     • I need to remain motivated throughout the entire project
       • This project is fun, interesting and I know i won't get bored
   • Involves me being able to design some of my own performance swimwear
   • Exciting because this really is an area that i am interested in

4. STAND OUT

   • my project focuses on different aspects and unites them
     • Science + Arts
   • A unique, stand alone project that shows that I want to further my knowledge and skills in areas that I know and areas that I dont
   • Something different to my current subjects
   • Different to my previous ideas for a project: e.g. dissertation / website