Introduction and expectations. 5%
Locating sources of background information and suitable data sources as needed. 10%
Reading and reviewing appropriate literature pertaining to the project. 10%
Proposal preparation: identifying and refining topic. 20%
Drafting/redrafting proposal under faculty supervision. 15%
Complete written proposal including motivation, background, data sources, procedures, and preliminary results. 20%
Oral presentation of proposal to department. 20%