Project Update Guidelines
Be concise, while including all relevant information. The expected length is three to five pages (longer if you include appendices, drawings, etc.). (You do not need to hand in these guidelines with your Update Form.)
Title of your project
Head the description with your project title.
Introduction
In a paragraph or two, describe your work, its purpose, and any relevant context. This section is a reminder to readers who are familiar with your project, but also an introduction for any new readers.
Method
Briefly discuss your research and/or production methodology.
References/Resources
Provide additional insight into the scope of your activities up to this point. You should include a list of materials, organizations, people, or other resources you have consulted or will consult. If you have a reference list for your project, this is an opportunity to begin putting it in order.
Work Completed
Describe where you are with your project. This section should be significantly more than a summary assurance that you have completed a sufficient amount of work. It should state directly and exactly what you have done or partially done, and should discuss and provide a rationale for any proposed changes of plan.
Work to Be Completed
Similar to the previous section, describe in detail what you have yet to do and your plan for proceeding.
Revised Time Line
Present a schedule of the work to be completed, with start and finish dates. Include all thesis, revising, and advising deadlines, as well as any relevant performance and/or exhibition dates (these may be tentative). More detail here will help you stay on course.
Conclusion
In a few lines, summarize, comment on, and evaluate your progress.
Please Note:
Supporting graduate or advanced upper-division coursework: we strongly recommend you select appropriate graduate or upper-division courses in your major that will support your thesis project; graduate courses in particular can guide you through much of your research. Work with your thesis advisor to select appropriate courses.
If you would like assistance in completing this form, or would like guidance in thinking more broadly about your Capstone Project, the Honors Program Advising staff is available to help you. Call 443-2759 to make an appointment .
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