Description of Assessment Task and Purpose:

The Initial Assessment Form will be used as the basis for planning your work over the coming

academic year. You should refer back to this document in order to monitor your own progress.

In preparing the Initial Assessment Form, you are making a commitment that you will deliver a

number of objectives within a specified timescale. For this reason, it is vital that you agree

what these objectives and timescales are with your supervisor as soon as possible.

The purpose of the Initial Assessment Form is:

• To demonstrate that you understand the context and purpose of your project

• To agree a list of formal objectives and deliverables with your supervisor

• To develop and communicate an initial project plan i.e. a work breakdown structure

supported by a Gantt chart or timeline