Academic Research Booklet

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Meetings with supervisors Whether you do an EE or an EPQ you will paired with a supervisor. A supervisor is different to teacher as rather than being there to tell you what to do, they instead guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have. Research projects are pupil-led, this means you set your own goals and timeline, ask yourself questions about your knowledge and gaps in it and find the information you need yourself. Your supervisor is there to make sure your project fits within the guidelines set by the examining body and to give you feedback on your progress and essay draft. Top tip: In 1-2-1 meetings with your supervisor it’s perfectly acceptable to use a voice recorder app on your phone so you can play the discussion back later to remember everything – however, you should always ask permission first and only ever record if everybody involved is aware and has given consent to being recorded.