Working on this project has actually taught me a lot of new ideas - even if secretly I felt this wasn't going to be ... too exciting. I have found the cover letter to be a challenge. It is easy to write the letter like I'm sending it to a friend. Rather, I should look think of this unknown person as a cynic who doesn't want to give me the time of day. After the revisions and peer review I feel confident my project will turn out well.