CSC 262Project ProposalFall 2024

Criteria Exemplary Satisfactory Needs Improvement Score
4-5 2-3 0-1
Algorithm
A definite problem is stated and all aspects of the algorithm/technique to be implemented are clearly described.

The problem to be solved is mentioned, and some aspects of the proposed algorithm are described, but vague issues remain.
The algorithm to be implemented is not described, and the problem to be solved is not clear.
Background Knowledge
Includes a complete description of what needs to be learned, how it connects to course content, and why it is reasonable.

Some necessary background knowledge is alluded to, but incompletely presented; lacks connections to course content or reasonableness.
No reference to independent background knowledge that must be acquired.
References
References to materials explaining relevant algorithm details are included and appropriately cited.

References to relevant materials are made, but without complete citations.
Vague or no references to relevant source materials.
Milestones
Four milestones of appropriate difficulty are clearly described.

Some milestones given or some with insufficient detail or inappropriate difficulty.
Only an overarching goal is stated with no milestones.
Effort
First milestone has been passed and excellent progress is demonstrated.

Some progress has been made, but the first milestone remains incomplete.
Little progress is demonstrated.
Data
Evaluation data and acquisition method are clearly described. Data difficulty is scaffolded for incremental milestones.

Data sources are vague or acquisition methods are unrealistic. Data scaffolding is vague or incorrect.
Data sources are not mentioned or scaffolding of data difficulty is ignored.
Evaluation
A clear evaluation methodology is given for each milestone and the project as a whole.

Evaluation method given for whole project but not milestones. Metrics are not clear or comparable.
No metrics for evaluation are given.
Feasibility
Initial work described clearly with tests/results reported. Reflections on the results clearly integrated with milestones.

Some work performed, but incompletely described and/or unintegrated with other milestones or data.
No initial evaluations reported or other integration.
Risks
Potential difficulties of each developmental stage are clearly catalogued.

Some risks are mentioned, but potential caveats are missed.
Little to no consideration of risk or difficulty is conveyed.
Professionalism
Proposal contains a coherent, well-organized narrative with no spelling or grammar errors.

Occasional spelling/grammar errors and/or discontinuous logical structure in proposal.
Rampant spelling/grammar errors in proposal and/or little to no obvious organization.
 
Total
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