text: Student-designed projects allow students to enjoy learning. Some students who may dislike school, may discover a new found love of learning when they are given the opportunity to create the framework of their project. Students are more likely to enjoy a project on a topic that they have a passion for rather than a topic that is simply assigned to them by a teacher. Responsibility skills are also developed as a result of student-designed projects, since they not only are required to complete the project, but they also must develop the project. However, some teachers dislike student-designed projects since there is no clearly set standards or grading rubric, which results in a lengthy grading period. While this can be true, teachers can create an overall rubric that addresses the key elements that each project must include, no matter the topic.