Idea Generation
What is this project about?
Looking for more support narrowing down your idea? Try using the idea matrix on this page.
Reality and how it is perceived.
What do you want to get out of this project?
I want to satisfy my thirst for deep thinking but I also want to be able to approach complicated problems like this from different viewpoints. I want to grasp a deeper understanding of the the world and out consciousness through philosophical and scientific means.
where did the skills go? we are taking skills out of the idea generation process, in an attempt to make projects more career-focused. If you want to get leveled-up for a project, share it with the appropriate guide or faculty member for feedback upon completion.
Guiding Question
Turn your idea above into a guiding question.
Check out some resources on how to write a guiding question here.
What is reality? How do humans perceive reality? How does it affect our lives? Whatβs the possibility of a simulation?
Exploration
Use this space to take notes, keep track of your sources, or conversations you have with people about this project.
Week 1: Found baseline research
Week 2: Started on video
Week 3: Circled back to add additional information and finished video
Week 4: Meet with Michael and create a brief powerpoint
*Citations are below
Production
What will it take for you to complete this project?
Use the table below to set your own timeline for deliverables, keep in mind when your final work product is due at the end of the cycle.
| Milestone | Date | Done |
|---|---|---|
Research p1 | March 15, 2021 | |
Half way done with video | March 19, 2021 | |
Research p2 | March 22, 2021 | |
Work Product due finish video | March 26, 2021 | |
Notion page completed | March 26, 2021 | |
Talk with Michael | March 29, 2021 | |
Complete presentation | April 2, 2021 |
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Was your project deep?
Reflection
Reflect on this project cycle by answering the questions below.
The act of reflecting allows you to highlight the accomplishments and applications of your project. (questions courtesy of Powderhouse Studios)
Was your project meaningful?
Did this project matter? In what ways did it further your knowledge, force you to grow, or provide something useful?
My project really expanded my critical thinking skills. I had to analyze something on a granular level which we tend to ignore on the daily; reality. I had to form connections to answer big questions such as βWhy?β I utilized multimedia to construct my own interpretation of reality. (Formulation of theory)
Was your project ambitious?
Given what you already know, did this project challenge you in meaningful ways?
Yes, the project was challenging. Analyzing the fabrication of matter around us, in which we can interact with and gain feedback from, then tying to explain the βWhy,β or explore the possibilities of different realities was thought provoking.
Was your project deep?
Did you project engage with powerful ideas or tools? Additionally, did you engage with the material in a deep sense (i.e. did you develop ownership over the ideas or tools)? Can you utilize these skills independently now?
Yes, the benefit of creating your own theory or paraphrasing ideas, is that in order to do either, you have to have a proficient understanding of the topic, thus your engagement runs quite deep.