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# Template: Project report

`This is a template for you to summarize your OLS journey so far and the project you worked on during the entire period of OLS-1.`

Example you can draw from: https://openlifesci.org/posts/2019/10/21/culture-track

## Project background
_Tell us what motivated you to work on this project._

## Expectations from this program
_What did you expect or hope to learn from participating in OLS?_

## Goals set at the beginning of the project
_Missions and goals set in the beginning of your project in OLS_

## Key understanding and accomplishments
_List 2-3 things you've learned or accomplished whilst participating._

## The main goals achieved in this project
_Was this the same as goals above, that you originally set?_

### The initial steps
_Starting out - what did you do to explore the problems / project?_

### What elements helped you get there?
_Discussions, connections made, activities carried out, mentors consulted, other?_

## Next steps

### My immediate next step is to...
_Whether you're launching something, bringing someone new in, adding governance, or writing up a project plan or case study - what's happening next?_

### Longer term tasks
_What will be the long term goals and sustainability plans - this can also be about starting your project if you did not do that already_

### Staying connected
_Do you plan to stay in touch with the OLS community or other members? If yes, how do you think you can do that?_

## Special mentions and acknowledgements
_Please mention ideas, lessons and people who helped you achieve whatever you could in this project so far_