原文：The first thing you need to do when starting a new project is to gather all the necessary information. Then, you should organize the information in a clear and logical manner so that you can easily access it when needed. Finally, you can begin working on the project.

重述：To start a new project, you should gather all necessary information and organize it in a clear and logical manner for easy access. Once you’ve done this, you can begin working on the project itself.