The student provides a focused and detailed description of the main topic, which is to investigate the effect of pH on the rate of aspirin hydrolysis. The background information section is well-organized and relevant, providing necessary information to understand the experiment. The student explains the chemistry well enough for the reader to fully understand the reaction and the methodology is highly appropriate, with appropriate steps taken to ensure the validity of the results. The student also shows full awareness of safety and environmental issues that can arise during the experiment. However, the research question is present but not detailed and no ethical concerns are mentioned.