Sam McKay’s Project Plan.
Date Task to complete
18.10.23 - 5.11.23 Choose an EPQ topic.
Decide whether to do an artefact or a dissertation.
Research the pros and cons of each.
5.11.23 – 12.11.23 Research how to effectively use Havard referencing to prevent
plagiarism.
Begin planning how to write a successful song.
Research the theory behind modern music, and find out about
repeating patterns in artist melodies, harmonies, and melodic
features.
12.11.23 – 21.11.23 Practice playing many songs to find my voice range.
Decide a key to write the song in
Write 4 or 5 chord progressions that I can use within my song
21.11.23 – 28.11.23 Decide where I want each chord progression to be used in the song.
Decide a structure for which my song will follow.
Research previous A* examples of EPQs to ensure I am completing
the correct tasks
28.11.23 – 9.12.23 Research patterns within successful melodies.
Research patterns within successful lyrics.
Write a first draft of Melody.
Write a first draft of the lyrics
9.12.23 – 15.12.23 Rewrite/ edit the first draft of the melody to improve it.
Rewrite/ edit the first draft of the lyrics to improve them.
Continue researching what successful melodies and lyrics consist of
15.12.23 - 21.12.23 Improve the quality of my project journal to ensure it stays up-to-date
and has lots of detail.
21.12.23 – 1.1.24 Christmas Holidays, time with family and friends.
1.1.24 – 7.1.24 Write melodies or chord progressions for parts of the song that feel
weak.
7.1.23-14.1.24 Research the importance of harmonies and multiple vocal tracks in
modern songs and how to use them effectively
15.1.24- 25.1.24 Write, practice, and record a piano part for my song
26.1.24 – 10.2.24 Research the most effective tools to use for editing and recording
music from home.
Learn how to use the tools to my advantage.
Develop an understanding of how the technology works
11.2.24 – 21.2.24 Record and edit the whole song so a first draft is complete.
21.2.24 – 1.3.24 Have a completed final draft of the song so it is ready to be shown
during my presentation.
1.3.24 – 10.3.24 Plan my EPQ presentation
Research what previous EPQ presentations look like
Research what are the components of a successful EPQ.
10.3.24 – 20.3.24 Create a PowerPoint with a summary of what I am going to talk about
during my Presentation.
Completed.
Completed Late.
It was not complete.
Started but didn’t finish until later.
Date Task to complete
18.10.23 - 5.11.23 Choose an EPQ topic.
Decide whether to do an artefact or a dissertation.
Research the pros and cons of each.
5.11.23 – 12.11.23 Research how to effectively use Havard referencing to prevent
plagiarism.
Begin planning how to write a successful song.
Research the theory behind modern music, and find out about
repeating patterns in artist melodies, harmonies, and melodic
features.
12.11.23 – 21.11.23 Practice playing many songs to find my voice range.
Decide a key to write the song in
Write 4 or 5 chord progressions that I can use within my song
21.11.23 – 28.11.23 Decide where I want each chord progression to be used in the song.
Decide a structure for which my song will follow.
Research previous A* examples of EPQs to ensure I am completing
the correct tasks
28.11.23 – 9.12.23 Research patterns within successful melodies.
Research patterns within successful lyrics.
Write a first draft of Melody.
Write a first draft of the lyrics
9.12.23 – 15.12.23 Rewrite/ edit the first draft of the melody to improve it.
Rewrite/ edit the first draft of the lyrics to improve them.
Continue researching what successful melodies and lyrics consist of
15.12.23 - 21.12.23 Improve the quality of my project journal to ensure it stays up-to-date
and has lots of detail.
21.12.23 – 1.1.24 Christmas Holidays, time with family and friends.
1.1.24 – 7.1.24 Write melodies or chord progressions for parts of the song that feel
weak.
7.1.23-14.1.24 Research the importance of harmonies and multiple vocal tracks in
modern songs and how to use them effectively
15.1.24- 25.1.24 Write, practice, and record a piano part for my song
26.1.24 – 10.2.24 Research the most effective tools to use for editing and recording
music from home.
Learn how to use the tools to my advantage.
Develop an understanding of how the technology works
11.2.24 – 21.2.24 Record and edit the whole song so a first draft is complete.
21.2.24 – 1.3.24 Have a completed final draft of the song so it is ready to be shown
during my presentation.
1.3.24 – 10.3.24 Plan my EPQ presentation
Research what previous EPQ presentations look like
Research what are the components of a successful EPQ.
10.3.24 – 20.3.24 Create a PowerPoint with a summary of what I am going to talk about
during my Presentation.
Completed.
Completed Late.
It was not complete.
Started but didn’t finish until later.
