Defining the workplace or market challenge.

Mapping current scholarly research and competitor software.

Selecting research methodologies and evaluation criteria.

Conducting interviews with target students, teachers, or corporate admins.

Outlining LLM, prompt, and database choices.

Designing pedagogical pathways and interactive wireframes.

Presenting methodological foundations to the faculty committee.

Setting up xAPI logging or experimental trials.

Building functional MVPs or pilots.

Statistical testing (t-tests, Cohen's d) or product analytics evaluation.

Formulating unit economics, pricing, and go-to-market plans.

Evaluating FERPA/GDPR compliance and algorithmic fairness.

Authoring the formal 12,000–15,000 word master's thesis.

Finalizing executive presentation visuals.

Delivering product demonstration and defending work before the panel.