CS Research Project Proposal Specifications
1. Project Overview
- Title: Clear, concise title reflecting the research focus
- Abstract: 200-250 word summary of the problem, approach, and expected contributions
- Problem Statement: Clearly articulate the specific problem the research addresses
- Research Questions: 2-3 focused questions the project will answer
- Deliverables: Concrete, measurable goals and end product
- Significance: Explanation of why this research matters and potential impacts
- Literature Review: Summary of relevant existing research
- Current State of the Art: Where the field currently stands
- Research Gaps: Specific gaps this project will address
- Theoretical Framework: Conceptual foundation for the research
3. Methodology
- Research Approach: Overall methodology (experimental, theoretical, etc.)
- System/Algorithm Design: High-level technical approach
- Data Requirements: Sources, collection methods, and ethical considerations
- Evaluation Metrics: How success will be measured
- Technical Requirements: Languages, frameworks, hardware/software needs
- Timeline: Breakdown of at least 6 major milestones
4. Expected Outcomes and Deliverables
- Research Contributions: Anticipated advances to the field
- Deliverables: Code repositories, datasets, papers, demonstrations
- Evaluation Plan: How results will be validated
5. Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Technical Challenges: Potential obstacles and backup approaches
- Resource Limitations: Time, computational, or data constraints
- Contingency Plans: Alternative directions if primary approach fails
6. References
- Properly formatted citations for all referenced work