College of Engineering and Science NEF4101 Research Project 1 Report part A: Project Proposal [70%] [7,000 words equivalent. Please consult your project supervisor about the specific structure and length of the project proposal that best suit your project.] Project title: Student Name: Student ID: Supervisor: Date submitted: _____________________________________________________________________________________ 1. Background / Introduction / Significance [10 marks] HD (High-Distinction) D (Distinction) C (Credit) P (Pass) F (Fail) Clear introduction and definition of the project and its practical significance. Detailed discussion provided on background information and theory relevant to research project. (8 - 10 points) Clear introduction and definition of the project and its practical significance. Discussion provided on background information and theory relevant to research project. (7 points) Clear introduction and definition of the project and its practical significance. Discussion provided on background information relevant to research project. (6 points) Clear introduction and definition of the project. Discussion provided on background information relevant to research project. (5 points) Unclear introduction and definition of the project. Limited discussion provided on background information relevant to research project. (0 - 4 points) 2. Literature Review [30 marks] HD (High-Distinction) D (Distinction) C (Credit) P (Pass) F (Fail) Critical review of relevant literature with identification of projects contribution to knowledge and additional knowledge gaps. Extremely extensive survey of literature and demonstration of ability to consolidate relevant knowledge. Demonstration of advanced understanding in field of study through identification of limitations with existing knowledge. (24 - 30 points) Critical review of relevant literature with identification of projects contribution to knowledge. Deep survey of literature and demonstration of ability to consolidate relevant knowledge. Demonstration of advanced understanding in field of study through identification of limitations with existing knowledge. (21 - 23 points) Review of relevant literature to a commendable level with discussion detailing projects contribution to knowledge. Detailed survey of literature demonstrating the ability to consolidate relevant knowledge. (18 - 20 points) Review of relevant literature to a satisfactory level with some discussion detailing projects contribution to knowledge. Survey of literature contains discussion of some irrelevant information. (15 - 17 points) No critical thinking demonstrated in literature review. Limited survey of literature, or review of irrelevant literature. (0 - 14 points) 3. Aim(s) and Scope of the Project [5 marks] HD (High-Distinction) D (Distinction) C (Credit) P (Pass) F (Fail) Research aims, project scope and limitati.