This document provides a template for a project proposal abstract that must be followed. The abstract will guide the student and professor throughout the semester and be reviewed during weekly meetings. It includes sections for an introduction establishing the research problem and objectives, a technical description of the proposed solution, a project plan with milestones and deliverables for each week of the semester, and references. The current version of the abstract should be brought to weekly meetings for review and potential revision.

1. Project Report Proposal Abstract Template
You must follow this template. The content of your Proposal Abstract must be
complete and clear. The Proposal Abstract will be used as a guide for you and your
professor throughout the semester. Its current version should be brought to each
weekly 1-on-1 meeting for review.
1 Introduction: Establish the topic of the research project and provide
background of the problem(s) at hand.
1.1 Research Problem Statement and/or main objective of the project
Sample questions to consider:
• What is the problem you are trying to solve?
• Why does it matter?
• Who would be your user(s)?
1.2 Methodology and Objectives
Sample questions to consider:
• What are the tasks you will pursue to attack the problem?
• How will you measure completion of the tasks?
• How will you measure success?
1.3 Summary of Solution
Sample questions to consider:
• What is the solution you propose?
• What are the benefits? Describe any “cons”.
• How would you commercialize this solution (if possible)?
2 Technical Description
• Provide a preliminary description of the solution
o System architecture
o Modules to implement
o Schemas/ER Diagrams
o Wire-frame for UI
o Flowcharts for algorithms/procedures
3 Project Plan
• Provide a schedule for the project that includes:
o Milestones
§ These include progress reviews, demos, and code reviews for features
o Major Deliverables (e.g. Final Project Review and Demo)

2. o For the entire semester, your Abstract must include a list of each week and the
corresponding weekly milestones and/or associated deliverables. These will be
reviewed weekly (individual meeting) and may be revised upon mutual
agreement between the professor and student during the course based on good
cause. List each week of the semester ending before your weekly individual
meeting. For each week listed, indicate what you will have accomplished that
week as of that date.
4 References
Include a minimum of 3 references of works you have read that have helped you understand
the background for your project and thus help prepare this abstract.