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usually interrelated, brief and concise, and are also realistic given the time period. Use SMART objectives. The following list shows the main objectives of the project:
• To enhance ... • To identify ...
• To develop...
• To ...
Project Scope
In this section you should state the expected deliverable(s) or the outcome of your project. You should also provide a brief description of the intended system - the characteristics or functions and the limitations. With this, it establishes the boundaries of the proposed project.
Literature Review
The purpose of the study section introduces the reader to the focus of the project. The content of this section should clearly lay out what is to be searched and researched.
The student has to provide the historical background and inform the reader about current achievements in the specific field of research. It is vital to use only proven credible sources from peer-reviewed journals and books that are accepted in academic circles. It is not necessary to describe in detail every item of the paper. The main aim of the author is to present the subject briefly and clearly. In addition, it is possible to add a few words about why this work will be interesting to the reader and prove its relevance. This part of the paper usually consists of two or three pages.
All the used sources have to be properly cited through the text. The bibliography is situated in the end of the paper. It should follow the provided format. Please refer References.
Methodology
Define the specific methodology and a discussion of its utility for the proposed research including its benefits and limitations. In this section, students have to outline how the investigation process will be conducted. It will contain an overall description of the approach, materials, and procedures such as
• What methods will be used?
• How will data be collected and analyzed?
• What materials will be used?
• Include calculations, techniques, procedures and equipment
• Detail limitations, assumptions, and range of validity
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