"How does this project relate to you as a scientist?"

[frumpyduster]

^^ It's part of a prompt I'm writing an essay for, and I don't really know what it means. Do they want me to talk about how I want to research because it's a way to lead to the betterment of society / I am able to improve my ability to understand and solve problems? It just seems kinda vague and not related to my specific research plan that I proposed in the previous paragraphs... Any ideas on the kinds of things I should say for this last paragraph?

[TakeruK]

Without more context, I would have interpreted this question as "how does this project relate to your career as a scientist". Are they asking about a past project or a project you are proposing? If it's the past, I would discuss how the project developed my skills for future work, and what experiences it gave me. If it's for a future project, then I would discuss why I want to do that particular project in terms of interest, what skills I would hope to gain, what I would hope to learn, and what experiences I would hope to get out of it. 

[frumpyduster]

Hey thanks! It is something that is ongoing/extending into the the future, and I think your list of things to think about have set me on the right track! Thanks again

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Amongst the options, pick whichever lets you write the strongest answer.

 

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