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How to Succeed in Your EPQ

the Nuts and Bolts of Completing Your Project

Marie Salter, Clive Lee, Diana Hopkins, Robbie Pickles, Steven Lawrence, and Heather Lee-Wright

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course has been specially designed for students over 16 who are undertaking, or wish to undertake, an EPQ. You can use the hashtag #FLepqsuccess to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

Reasons to do an EPQ
The research process
What the assessors are looking for in an EPQ
Writing the project report
Finding and evaluating sources
Time management
Doing your EPQ presentation
Bringing your project together

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Essential guide for epq success

According to learners, this course provides comprehensive and indispensable guidance for the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), effectively demystifying the entire process from topic selection to final presentation. Students particularly commend its clear structure and actionable advice on crucial aspects like time management, source evaluation, and understanding assessor expectations, which often leads to a significant boost in confidence. While largely positive, some learners suggest that those already familiar with the EPQ process or seeking more advanced techniques may find certain sections somewhat basic, desiring more in-depth examples or templates.

Empowers students to approach the EPQ with assurance.

"It truly demystified the whole process for me and boosted my confidence."

"Useful for navigating the complexities of the EPQ... Recommended for anyone feeling overwhelmed."

"It's clear that the creators understand exactly what students need. Highly recommended for success."

Provides actionable strategies for key academic skills.

"The time management section was a game-changer, helping me stay on track."

"I particularly appreciated the advice on finding and evaluating sources, which was something I struggled with."

"The sections on what examiners are looking for were particularly insightful. It really clarified the assessment criteria."

Offers full coverage of the project lifecycle.

"Absolutely indispensable for anyone doing an EPQ. The breakdown of each section... was incredibly clear and actionable."

"Excellent course! It covered everything I needed to know, from choosing a topic to the final presentation."

"It breaks down the intimidating project into manageable steps. Recommended for anyone feeling overwhelmed."

Learners suggest including additional practical resources.

"My only minor critique would be to perhaps include more templates."

"I was hoping for more practical exercises or templates."

"Some modules could be expanded with more advanced examples."

May be basic for experienced EPQ students.

"Some parts felt a little basic, but overall, it's a great starting point for students new to the project."

"It's okay. It covers the basics, but I felt some areas... could have been explored in more depth."

"I found this course somewhat redundant. My school already provided similar guidance..."

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Learners who complete How to Succeed in Your EPQ: the Nuts and Bolts of Completing Your Project will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

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