Assignment: Project Proposal
Requirements
The following is a guide to help you construct your report.
This report is a comprehensive proposal detailing your project. While it is based on what you have submitted in assignment 1, your work and thinking should be extensively developed; and thus sections of this report that are similar to those contained in assignment 1 should be significantly improved. There is no exact word limit, but as a guide you should expect to write around 5000 words or 20 pages. However, it is understood that different projects will require more description and explanation than others. It should also be understood that an excessively long report can be as ineffective as an overly short one. If you have any doubt about how long the report should be, consult your academic supervisor.
Note that this is a minor change from the Unit Guide, which says no more than 5000 words. Many of you find this to be somewhat restrictive. If your project contains a lot of additional information that may make it difficult to stay within this limit, consider the use of appendices.
Use the following guidelines for your report:
Project Title
Include the title, your name and student details, your supervisor(s)
Introduction
An introduction provides context to the project by including background information that highlights the importance of the area to the industry and/or public. You should demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the general importance and implications of the project area
Project aim and objectives.
The project aim and specific objectives were introduced in the initial proposal, however, these may have been further refined or adjusted. Clearly articulate the specific project objectives and project benefits to the research area, industry and/or the public. Clearly identify any stakeholder requirements, such as from your supervisor, industry, researchers or other organisations that have a vested interest in the outcomes of the project.
Literature review
A literature review serves a number of purposes in a research project. In simple terms, the literature review should justify the need for the project, the project objectives and the intended methods that will be utilised. Thus you should:
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the area of study in terms of the important issues, theory and approaches that have been previously undertaken to study it
• Demonstrate an understanding of what others have previously learned by studying the area, and thus identifying the best way to study it to address your specific objectives
• Demonstrate an understanding of any flaws or gaps in the previous research done in the area.
Note that this can be based on your initial literature review. However, it should also be noted that your work will have moved on since that was written and additional literature is generally expected.
Detailed methodology and deliverables
The methodology should provide a detailed outline of the tests/methods/techniques/etc. that will be undertaken in the project. Clearly explain the approach that will be used in the project, including detailed steps/tasks/tests/etc. Demonstrate an understanding of the outputs that will be generated using the methodology, and how these can be used to provide an outcome/deliverable/solution to each of the project objectives. Demonstrate an understanding of the limitations or disadvantages of the approach being undertaken.
Project planning
Evidence that the project can be completed safely and professionally within the timelines allowed. This may include a timeline/gantt chart that clearly identifies the scheduled tasks, resources, milestones and timeline for the project, evidence of project progress tracked against the project plan/timeline, critical tasks highlighted with any risks to completion of the project identified, work safety assessment completed and submitted to Cloud Deakin and any ethical considerations related to the design of the project identifed and appropriately discussed
Response to feedback
Feedback will be provided by your supervisor or after the initial proposal or oral video presentation. Please consider any of the feedback in the form of a reflection on your project. It can be in the form of a selection of headings where comments have been made about your project, followed by a discussion on how you have addressed these comments.
Assessment
You will be assessed according to the the rubric that will be provided as a separate document. You might like to ask yourself the following questions as a way to establish the standard of your report. They may also form a basis for discussion with your supervisors and other stakeholders.
Planning and justification of aims and objectives - Have you described a technically significant project, with achievable objectives and aims that are clearly explained? Are these objectives fully justified in terms of stakeholder requirements and backed up by the literature?
Literature - have you developed a clear context for your project in terms of what value it may have to the stakeholders? Have you included appropriate literature to back that up as well as to show what others have done and how your project draws from this knowledge?
Planning outcomes and deliverables - Have you described a clear set of outcomes and deliverables for your project? Do you have a clear methodology on how these deliverables will be generated?
Methodology/approach - have you clearly stated how you are going to carry out your project in sufficient detail? Does it form a good and accurate guide for you to achieve your stated deliverables? Do you understand what techniques and skills you will require to complete your project? If there are limitations and unknowns to your project, have you allocated time and resources to overcome these?
Resources and safety considerations - have you clearly identified all necessary resources to carry out your project? Have you completed all appropriate safety training and documentation? Have you identified what lab or other facilities you will need and engaged with the appropriate technical staff? Have you determined what equipment, components, purchased items, software, etc. you will need to carry out your project? Have you considered any ethical issues associated with your project?
Timelines - have you worked out how you are going to manage your time for the remainder of the project? Has this been discussed with your supervisor and other stakeholders? Does it make sense?
Response to feedback - Have you included a good reflection on how others see your project and can you identify how their comments can improve your project.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.