1. Learning Goals & Product Goals
Clearly state what you want to learn and achieve.
Learning goals should focus on the skills, knowledge, or understanding you want to improve.
Product goals should describe what you will create, its purpose, and who it’s for.
2. Personal Interests
Explain why this project is important to you.
Connect it to your hobbies, passions, or future goals.
Show how it links to your personal experiences or what you want to achieve.
3. Success Criteria
List specific ways to measure how well your product works or looks.
Include criteria like design, accuracy, usability, and how it engages your audience.
4. Action Plan for your product
Break your product down into clear steps.
Include tasks, deadlines, and the resources you’ll need.
Create a timeline to keep track of your progress and meet your goals.
Your product goal represents the tangible or intangible outcome you plan to produce as a result of your project. This could be a physical artifact, a digital creation, a performance, or any other concrete manifestation of your work.
Key Considerations:
Your learning and product goals are intrinsically linked
Both should align with your academic interests and personal aspirations
Ensure your goals are challenging yet attainable
These goals should demonstrate both creation and intellectual growth
Remember: Your product goal should be a substantive representation of your learning process and acquired knowledge.