The student has provided a well-focused and detailed description of the aim of the experiment, which is to investigate the effect of reagent concentrations and the presence of a catalyst on the rate of the bromate-iodide reaction. The student has also provided relevant background information, clearly explained the chemistry behind the experiment, and adapted a methodology from a scientific publication to ensure the validity of the results. The student has shown full awareness of safety hazards and environmental issues, but no ethical concerns were mentioned.