COMP - 1682 Final Year Projects Cheat Sheet
I. Project Planning and Management
1. Project Proposal
2. Timeline and Milestones
• Identify critical tasks that impact your timeline.
3. Risk Management
II. Research and Literature Review
1. Literature Review
2. Research Methodology
• Primary Research:
• Describe methods like surveys and interviews.
• Secondary Research:
• Outline secondary sources you will use.
III. Design and Development
1. System Architecture
• Diagrams:
• Include system architecture diagrams.
• Components:
• Describe main components and their interactions.
3. Prototyping and Wireframing
IV. Implementation
1. Coding Standards
2. Development Plan
• Modules and Tasks:
• Breakdown project into modules and tasks.
• Development Environment:
• Set up and describe your environment.
V. Testing and Evaluation
1. Testing Plan
• Types of Testing:
• Test Cases:
2. Evaluation Criteria
VI. Documentation and Presentation
1. Project Documentation
• Technical Documentation:
• Structure of your documentation.
• User Manual:
VII. Additional Resources
1. UoG Slides
• Summarize Key Points:
• Extract and summarize key points.
• Important Diagrams:
• Include essential diagrams or flowcharts.
2. Project Support Files
• Useful Templates:
• Project proposals, risk assessments, etc.
• Guidance Documents:
• Guidelines and tips from support files.
3. Samples
• Example Projects:
• Highlight features of exemplary projects.
• Lessons Learned:
• Discuss successful strategies and common pitfalls.
4. How to Write a Dissertation
• Structure and Format:
• Dissertation structure and formatting guidelines.
• Writing Tips:
• Tips for each section (introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion).
5. Extra Resources
• Books and Articles:
• Essential readings for deeper understanding.
• Online Tutorials:
• Useful online courses and tutorials.
6. Detailed Notes
• Class Notes:
• Include detailed notes from lectures and classes.
• Personal Insights:
• Personal insights and important points to remember.
7. Academic Word Bank
• Useful Phrases:
• Phrases for writing proposals, reports, and dissertations.
• Technical Terms:
• Key technical terms and definitions.