Before Oct     

Identify a possible topic or topics, and start some preliminary reading.

October         

Meet your supervisor at the start of term to discuss your ideas.

Oct-Nov         

Develop a bibliography and read widely, making notes as appropriate. Produce a detailed plan for your supervisor’s comments before the end of term.

Dec-Jan          

Work intensively on a first draft to submit for feedback from your supervisor.

Jan-Feb          

Meet regularly with your supervisor, using the time between meetings to rework and edit your draft (this may involve several drafting stages).

March

Tidy up the final version, work on presentation and referencing, proofread and submit before the deadline.