Progress Report, Late and Lamented

As I neglected to get a set of progress reports up last week, I'm trying to remedy that.
History MA Application Manual Progress Report:


Purpose:

This project is essentially a manual designed to make the application process to the Clemson History MA program easier to understand, and possibly make it faster and less tedious for the individual applying. The manual will attempt to compile all of the existing materials, and add relevant features such as a calendar and checklist of items. Other features will be useful contact information.

Work to date:

To this date, I've been busy trying to wrap up my research, and begin planning out the document. Although to be fair, I believe that I'm going to constantly be spending time referring back to the source materials, because it's critical that I get this information right. By the same token, what I produce can't be too much like the original, or else it won't fill a unique niche.

While I had hoped to be able to take some photos for both this document, and the related brochure, the weather has not cooperated with me at any point that I've had an opportunity to do so. While a few images will make the manual more attractive, they are not essential to achieving the purpose of the document.


Work Planned:

I need to start working on the actual document itself. I have to decide what to incorporate from each of the various sources, and what I'm going to have to try to supply/obtain myself. Graphic design considerations need to also be examined. I need to be writing content, but I also should be developing a template for the manual at the same time. I intend to develop a template with a visual style that I can use in the related booklet as well, since I intend for them to be part of a package. So while I am planning, I will be attempting to put together a template as well.

Conclusion:

At the moment, I'm hoping that I'll be able to settle into a work routine that will keep the project from falling behind. It is early still, so my time would better be spent doing than worrying however.