BSc Computing Dissertation CSY4010

Timeline March-April Session 1 Introduction to the module Research, fact finding, brain storming, collect & collate information, etc. Formulate a research question Project topics/titles Complete the research interest registration form Session 2 Presentations by new computing staff Meet staff - discuss, hand over the registration form once approved & signed Upload a copy on Nile

TIMELINE – FIRST TERM Weeks 1 to 4 By end of week 6 Week 7-8 Week 9-11 Attend common lectures + preparation activities you will find all relevant material on Nile E.g. proposal template with completion guidelines Performance Milestone 1: Submit a Proposal on due date* By end of week 6 Supervisor- Review and performance feedback Meeting^ 1 Week 7-8 Project list published Week 9-11 Review and performance feedback Meeting^ 2 * Date to be confirmed at the start of term

Timeline - Second Term JANUARY ASSESSMENT WEEK Week 18-20 PERFORMANCE MILESTONE 2 – SUBMIT “PROGRESS” REPORT* AND PRESENTATION** Review and performance feedback Meeting^ 3 Week 18-20 Review and performance feedback Meeting^ 4 * THIS IS, TYPICALLY, THE FIRST FEW CHAPTERS OF YOUR DISSERTATION. NOT A SEPARATE REPORT **THIS IS A REHEARSAL OF THE END OF YEAR VIVA ^ MINIMUM 4 SUPERVISION MEETINGS WITHIN THE YEAR

Timeline - Third Term End of year Assessment Week Submit final Dissertation (report) +all supporting material The week following submission Attend Viva Voce examination session [optional: bring a Bound copy of your Dissertation] Please note: Actual dates will be published at the start of the academic year