=Survey Paper=

'''Duration''' – about 5 weeks (about 5 hours per week effort - 25 hours average) 

'''Goals''':

#    Identify a narrow research topic (What is the problem?)
#    Conduct a thorough related work search (How have others tried to solve the problem?)
#    Write a survey paper that summarizes and synthesizes the area


How to choose a topic?

*    Select a topic that interests you
*    Is there a security aspect in your current line of research?
*    Talk to me about problems related to current research in ISRL.
*    Look through recent conference proceedings for the latest research results

=Deliverables=

'''Annotated Bibliography'''

'''Status Reports''' Informal update on your progress Due on some Thursdays starting on March 3

'''Draft 1'''

* No format requirements. 
* Depending on the status of your project, this could be anything from an informal status report to a paper draft. 
* Your draft should convince me that you are being productive and are on track for a successful project.

'''Draft 2'''

* Requirements:
* Abstract <br>What is the problem? Why is it important? Who cares about it?
* References <br>Up-to-date reference section with complete information (full venue name, date, etc.) and a consistent style. No annotations.
* Show some synthesis of the work
* Formatting - Single or double column. I will send you feedback electronically.
* 3 pt penalty for each day late



'''Final Paper''' - due on last day of class

*    Minimum length limit of 4,000 words (excluding references)
*    Aim for 4,000-5,000 words
*    Single or double column, 11 pt font, 1 inch margins
*    Seek outside peer review before submitting final draft
*    Submit pdf file online. '''Add a comment of the approximate word count of the paper excluding references.'''
*    10 pt penalty for each day late
*    5 pt penalty if word count not provided
*    Grading scale
** 10 pts References - consistent style, complete information
** 10 pts Abstract
** 10 pts Why is the problem important?
** 10 pts Citations that clearly show what have others done to solve the problem
** 20 pts Synthesis - how well did you synthesize the material and show connections
** 20 pts Writing style - polished, evidence of editing and review
** 20 pts Writing clarity - can I understand your paper?


'''Final Exam Presentation''' - see class schedule  

*    Time limit: 12 minutes plus 3 minutes for questions.
*    Submit a copy of your slides in ppt, pdf, or google doc format just prior to the final.
* Grade scale
**10 pts Quality of slides
**10 pts Delivery - quality of verbal presentation
**25 pts Content - how well did the presentation teach the audience about the topic?
**5 pts Time management - does it look rehearsed?


'''Self evaluation''' - Due before the final exam, submit online

*    Length - max one page
*    INDIVIDUAL PROJECT - SURVEY PAPER
**        What did you learn?
**        What went well and what did not go well with your project?
**        What would you do differently if you did the project again?
*    COURSE
**        Briefly describe your attendance and class participation. Explain any absences.
**        What grade do you think you earned?
**        What were your strengths displayed during the course?
**        What were your weaknesses displayed during the course?