The student presents a focused and detailed description of the main topic, which is to determine the rate of degradation of Allura red dye under photocatalytic conditions with zinc oxide as the catalyst and examine the effect of distance from the light source on the rate of the reaction. The research question is well-defined and the background information provided is relevant and organized. The chemistry is explained clearly and the methodology is appropriate, focused, and includes steps to ensure the validity of the results. However, there is no mention of ethical or environmental considerations.