Proposal: Project proposal (Dissertation A). The proposal should be about two pages in length and written in consultation with supervisor. The proposal includes a time schedule for the various tasks involved in the project work. In particular, if any workshop time is required (for building experimental equipment etc.). The proposal must include a statement that the job has been discussed with the Workshop Supervisor and the proposed time slot (give dates) and resources allocated to the job must be specified. The proposal must be submitted to your supervisor by the date specified. The proposal does not carry any marks, but failure to submit a satisfactory proposal may result in discontinuation of the course for that semester.

Progress Report: Progress Report (Dissertation A). The report should include an introduction and literature survey in a form similar to that which will appear in the final thesis and a summary (not exceeding 1000 words) of the work carried out thus far. The project supervisor should be contacted when preparing this report for advice regarding content and structure. The progress report must be submitted directly to Canvas. The progress report will be marked out of 10 by your supervisor and the marks will contribute 10% of the final Capstone mark. Late submissions will result in a penalty of 0.5 marks (out of 10) per working day up to a maximum of the mark awarded.

Presentation/Seminar: Seminar (Dissertation B). This is an opportunity for students to present their work to other students and to staff. Evaluation will be based on the quality and coherence of the presentation, quality of subject matter and the handling of questions from the audience.

Thesis: Thesis (Dissertation B)submission is due online via Canvas, 11:59pm Friday week 12. Statement identifying the specific contributions of the student and others must be included. Thesis content requirements are set out in the School`s Marking Sheet, which provides the basis for thesis marking. Students should note that there are no marks for length and no specific length requirement. Typical postgraduate theses should not exceed 100 pages (approximately 40-45,000 words - excluding preliminary pages, references and appendices), but may be considerably less. Dissertation is about quality not quantity. Students should closely consult their supervisor as well as the Marking Sheet regarding the appropriate content, organisation and formatting.