Project Proposals Problems Broad reasons of proposal failures

Project Proposals Problems? • Broad reasons of proposal failures – Ambiguity of aim, lack of clarity of content – Inappropriate approach, technology or methodology to solve the problem – Lacking originality, imagination, or enthusiasm – Unconvincing confidence to complete

Project Proposal Problems? A. Project Topic- the Problem • The problem is not of sufficient importance or is unlikely to produce any new or useful information. • The proposed project is based on a hypothesis that rests on insufficient evidence, is doubtful, or is unsound. • The problem is more complex than the student appears to understand. • The problem has limited significance, or fails to fall sufficiently clearly within the general field of Computing of interest. • The problem is limited in scope and at most, can only be considered an assignment. • The project as proposed is overly involved, with too many elements under simultaneous consideration. • The description of the nature of the problem and of its significance leaves the proposal nebulous and diffuse and without a clear project aim.

Project Proposal Problems? Cont. B. Approach, Methodology, Technologies • The proposed methods, technical procedures, or tests are unsuited, in appropriate to the objectives. • The description of the approach, methodology, or technologies is too nebulous, diffuse, and lacking in clarity to allow adequate evaluation and assessment. • The overall design of the study has not been carefully thought out. • The practical aspects of the approach have not been given sufficient consideration. • The approach lacks imagination. • Controls are either inadequately conceived or inadequately described. • The resources the investigator proposes to use is unsuited to the objectives or is difficult to obtain. • The proposed background investigation, and review of alternatives is unconvincing.

Project Proposal Problems? Cont. C. The Student proposer • The student does not have adequate knowledge, skills , or experience for the proposed project. • The student appears to show a lack of awareness of recent pertinent literature or technology. • The student's previous achievements in this area does not inspire confidence. • The student proposes to rely too heavily on supervisor support and assistance.