Module

Briefing notes and other materials will be made available via Blackboard.

Recommended reading:

• Zobel, J. Writing for Computer Science, Springer

Submission:

Written coursework should be submitted by following the standard CMP practice. Students are advised to refer to the Guidelines and Hints on Written Work in CMP.

Deadlines:

If coursework is handed in after the deadline day or an agreed extension:
 

Saturdays and Sundays will NOT be taken into account for the purposes of calculation of marks deducted.

All extension requests will be managed through the LTS Hub. A request for an extension to a deadline for the submission of work for assessment should be submitted by the student to the appropriate Learning and Teaching Service Hub, prior to the deadline, on a University Extension Request Form accompanied by appropriate evidence. Extension requests will be considered by the appropriate Learning and Teaching Service Manager in those instances where (a) acceptable extenuating circumstances exist and (b) the request is submitted before the deadline. All other cases will be considered by a Coursework Coordinator in CMP.

For more details, including how to apply for an extension due to extenuating circumstances download Submission for Work Assessment (PDF, 39KB)
 

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is the copying or close paraphrasing of published or unpublished work, including    the work of another student; without due acknowledgement. Plagiarism is regarded a serious offence by the University, and all cases will be investigated. Possible consequences of plagiarism include deduction of marks and disciplinary action, as detailed by UEA's Policy on Plagiarism and Collusion.

Module specific:

• Gain experience in practical problem solving
• Gain experience of undertaking and completing a large piece of independent work.
• Learn to apply techniques previously learnt in the course to the solution of problems.
• Gain experience in planning, design and implementation, testing and analysis.

Transferable skills:

• Gain experience of applying research methodologies to practical applications
• Gain experience of one-to-one working with a supervisor
• Develop the discipline of accurate documentation
• Gain experience of the preparation of a substantial, properly structured report
• Experience of oral presentation of work in front of an audience and at the bench

On completion of this module students should achieve the following:

• The ability to identify the key issues in a project and undertake research to understand previous relevant work
• A clear understanding of the organisational problems associated with a project
• Gain experience of applying research and investigative methodologies to practical applications
• The ability to form a productive working relationship with a supervisor
• Skills to plan, design and analyse a realistic project
• The ability to write a substantial, properly structured report

There is no set syllabus. Students either choose a project from a published list or propose a project of their own. In the former case the student is then allocated to the supervisor who had put that project on the list. The supervisor provides support and guidance. In the case of 'own-projects', this must be first discussed with the Project Coordinator who will determine whether it is viable and of sufficient substance. If he is satisfied, he will then direct the student to appropriate members of staff who might be able to supervise. If the student identifies a suitable supervisor, then the project is approved. The allocation of projects is completed by the end of the second year.

The Coordinator provides a briefing session at the start of the project and before the deadlines for the summative assessments. The project runs continuously through both teaching terms of the third year with students responsible for organising themselves and their work, with advice from their supervisor, whom they are expected to see on a mutually agreed regular basis.