B1 Level 3

B1 Level 3
Going over the structure
< Start-Up
Hi, dear apprentices!
In this material, we are going to analyze the first part of
a successful project called “Water recycling and saving
strategies”. This will help us to adapt and improve our
original proposal, which has been requested to be
applied in a school. We are also going to learn about
some action verbs related to analysis.
We will review how to:
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State the research question
Write the general and specific objectives
Write the justification
Schedule the project activities
I’m so excited to get this paper recycling project
implemented in a school!
First of all, Stacy and I are reviewing the structure of
“Water recycling and saving strategies” project, which
was successfully applied in a similar school as the one
we are going to apply our proposal in.
Listen to the conversation and get ready to answer some
questions about it.
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< Warm-Up
Stacy, the first thing we have to check is what the
research question of the project is.
That’s right, Anthony. Stating the research
question is one of the most important stages in a
project, as it guides the whole process.
Ok. We would check the
objectives next, am I right?
Yes. We´ll see how the general and the specific
objectives were outlined. The accomplishment of
those objectives determines how well the project
was structured.
Great! After that, let’s analyze what strategies the
authors used to write the justification.
Of course, it’s really important to explain what
motivates the project to be carried out. The
next stage is to see how the activities were
arranged in the project schedule.
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< Let’s get inside
Having a well-defined structure of a project proposal is
determining if we want our project to be successful.
Let’s see how the project “Water Recycling and Saving
Strategies at Saint Peter’s School” is formulated.
Anthony, look at the research question.
Research question:
“What is the most viable and effective
water recycling and saving technique at
Saint Peter’s Elementary School?”
Well, I can notice the question is
focused, clear and specific.
That’s right, and most importantly, it can be answered by
means of the project implementation.
I see what you mean. The research
question has to be answered with the
resources available.
Now, let’s check the objectives:
The general objective is:
To recycle and save water within Saint
Peter’s School’s facilities
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That’s a quite broad objective, right?
Yes. As you can see, it’s closely related to
the research question.
So, the specific objectives have to
be the steps and strategies used
to achieve the general objective!
Correct. Let’s check them!
The specific objectives are:
• To identify the most viable and effective way of saving
water at Saint Peter’s Elementary School
• To teach children at Saint Peter’s Elementary School
how to save and recycle water
• To plan a raising-awareness program of good water
management in children at the Saint Peter’s Elementary
School
• To apply a grey water irrigation system for landscaping
and gardening
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Let's check the importance of
each component when writing a
justification.
Now, I remember! If the specific
objectives are carried out, the research
question will be answered. Therefore,
the project is a complete success.
You are absolutely right,
Anthony. Why don’t we check
how the justification was
written?
Of course. This is one of the most
important parts of a project’s
proposal.
Justification
This project’s purpose is to raise awareness about good water management at Saint
Peter’s school through the planning, development and execution of the activities to be
carried out in the Wise Water Use (WWU) strategy.
These activities are intended to be performed by the school’s staff and the students
from 1st to 5th grades.
The importance of the project relies on the fact that the results will help Saint Peter’s
School’s students apply the same WWU strategies at home in an effective and simple
way, while saving money and resources.
The project is going to be developed in two stages. First, we are going to identify and
implement the most viable and effective ways of saving water and grey water irrigation
systems that can be applied in the school’s facilities. Then, we are going to assess each
one of these techniques and strategies in order to identify the most suitable one.
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Let's check the importance of
each component when writing a
justification.
If we analyze its structure, we can see
it answers the questions “what, who,
why and how” of the project.
I can see that! Finally, let’s check the
project’s schedule, shall we?
Schedule
In the first week of March, the search for information
will start. It is estimated that the selection of
information will be carried out during the second and
third week of March. Later in the third week, the best
options will be chosen and during the following two
weeks those will be assessed.
Next month, the outcomes will be evaluated, and
straight away the conclusions will be reported.
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Let's check the importance of
each component when writing a
justification.
As you can see, a schedule is a plan
that allows you to arrange all the
activities depending on their priority
and time. By making a schedule,
you will have a general view of the
project.
A Grantt chart is a very useful tool. It
allows you to see the progress of a
project!
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< Let’s analyze
Dear friends, I bet the structuring of the project
proposal is becoming clearer, isn´t it?
Let’s review some tips on how to:
• State the research question
• Write the general and specific objectives
• Write the justification
• Schedule the project activities
Read each button to learn more about each component.
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< Let’s analyze
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< References
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documentation/HOW_TO/spreadsheet/gantt_pm.pdf
George Mason University (The writing center). (2012). How to Write a Research Question. Retrieved on October
18th. 2013, from http://writingcenter.gmu.edu/?p=307
N/A. (2006). Formulating a Research Question. Retrieved on October 17th. 2013, from http://www.lib.ku.edu/
splat/coursepages/general/FormulatingaResearchQuestion.pdf
Fundsforngos. (2013). Fundsforngos. Retrieved on October 10. 2013, from http://www.fundsforngos.org/
proposal-writing-2/project-justification-grant-proposals/
Standford University. (2013). Doresearch. Retrieved on October 10. 2013, from http://ora.stanford.edu/cardinal/
supporting_files/Justification_Job_Aid.pdf
Credits
Pedagogical Direction
Script composition
Paul Cifuentes
Andrés Zamudio
Carlos Amaya
Content support
Direction of Art
Andrés Zamudio
Cesar Páez
Multimedia development
ICT Leadership
Luis Carlos Arevalo
Carlos Amaya
Miguel Guevara
John Jiménez Dïaz
Direction of Technology
Yeison Ospina
Voices
Equipo Regional San Andrés
Quality management
Govanni Martin
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