Purpose & Goals
- Make the project sustainable for you and for students.
- Prevent last‑minute bottlenecks by distributing effort.
What Faculty Should Do (Step‑by‑Step)
- Adopt the ‘joint database, individual reflection’ model (avoid fragile group projects).
- Publish a weekly to‑do list with micro‑deadlines; use reminders sparingly but consistently (TIP: these lists should be ready before the course even starts, you can prepare them during the faculty workshops; adapt as needed as you go).
- Time‑box grading with rubrics; grade what matters (variables present, clean, graphed, explained).
- Leverage RAs/ambassadors for office‑hour triage and data checks.
Concrete Examples
- Color‑coded deadline table from Workshop #2; reminder cadence (Mon/Fri).
- RA runs ‘graph clinic’ drop‑in 1 week before poster draft.
Troubleshooting & Tips
- If you are overwhelmed, reduce scope: fewer variables or smaller sample size per student.
- If students fall behind, offer a late‑pass token that costs extra reflection work.
Targeted Resources
- INTREPID REL rubrics (grading alignment).
- Sample checklists and email templates.
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