Resolving the Research Project lecture notes

This lecture is on what expectations we have to meet and what rules we have to follow and (break if we choose so). 

Academic Conventions are an institutional framework for our work. It's aimed to standardise and aspire academic honesty. It's about being transparent on how we used our research. Citing and reference is not just ticking off boxes.
We are expected to be able to:
Demonstrate a critical knowledge of animation. Not just an understanding of factual information, but rather assess practical validity of some methods against others, as well as spotting patterns.
It's really good to have a chapter where we write about the practical side because it demonstrates reflective learning.
We are expected to demonstrate a deep learning and engagement with the topic. 

Surface approach :

A deep approach :

How to evidence deep learning :
Don't assume that the work we submit talks for itself.
Master the vocabulary of the discipline. It helps evidence deep understanding of the subject.
Everything should be based on solid evidence and logical analysing.
Aim for precision. Don't use unnecessary words or waffle.
Use words like "may" "might" "could"  "potentially" it shows consideration of other opinions.
Using the same word shows a limited vocabulary.
Avoid conversational terms.

Writing in first person is not acceptable. Many tutors prefer impersonal language to be used in assignments. Limit the first person with "it has been considered"

This is the basic structure :
Preliminaries - title, acknowledgments, content, list of illustrations

Introduction - the abstract, statement of problem, methodological approach

Main Body- review of the literature, logically developed argument, chapters, case studies

Conclusion

Extras

1.5 spacing, 12pt text, quotes longer than three lines should be separated. 12th January, 4pm submission!!!! So no time for procrastination, stay positive!!
Having a process that you can work through helps to get unstuck.
Quoting: "quote" (surname, year:page) if there are no pages write (surname year: n.p.)
Bibliography should be alphabeticised by surename and separated out into types of research.
Illustrations:
Surename, name. (date) name, source.