Homework - 3
Due: September 14, 2013
Research Formulation Questions
Write a paragraph addressing each question below. The complete writeup should not be longer than two pages. Your answers must not use jargons: any student in the class should be able to understand your answers. Copy the question to your document and write the answer below each question.
List of questions:
What are you trying to do?
How is it done today, and what are the limits of current practice?
What's new in your approach and why do you think it will be successful?
Who cares?
If you're successful, what difference will it make?
What are the risks and the payoffs?
How much will it cost?
How long will it take?
What are the midterm and final "exams" to check for success?
Questions courtesy of Heilmeier
Research Project Summary
Based on the answers to the questions above, write a one paragraph description of your project. A paragraph cannot be longer than one-half of a page.
Submission
Please submit your homework on Moodle.