Assignment #3 - Focus Hardware Project proposal

Complete a proposal for your topic. Sample topics are linked below and your topic must be approved by the teacher. Put name of topic on shared spreadsheet linked below (make sure you choose the right tab for your class). The proposal must follow the template linked below. A sample proposal is linked below.

The following is a list of ideas that may be used for your focus project. Some of the items on this list can be broken down into multiple ideas and some of them may overlap. If you have another idea, please ask your teacher. Each group (max 2) must have a unique topic.

• CPU Overclocking

• GPU Overclocking

• Internet of Things (Home Automation)

• Home Security

• Internet Security

• Virtualization (Type 1 or Type 2)

• Parallel Computing

• Alternative Operating Systems

• Server Technologies

• Emulation

• Virtual Private Networking

• Audio/Video Technologies

• RAID

• PC Modification

• Wireless Technologies

• Batch Scripting

• Retro computing

• Network Attached Storage

• Dockers

Project Proposal Template

This is a summary of how to write good, concise proposals for course projects. The focus of this summary is on programming or implementation projects, but the general ideas can be applied to most proposals. The recommended lengths of sections are given assuming a document length of 2 to 5 pages. You should have it in both a Document (but keep in mind how to convert it to Slides for your presentation. 

Sample Outline

The following is a sample outline for a project proposal. Note that all questions for a section may not apply to your proposal, and should be used as a general guide only.

Introduction (1 or 2 paragraphs)

• Motivation Sentence

• Summarize the problem (1 or 2 sentences)

• Summarize the solution (1 or 2 sentences)

• Describe format of rest of proposal (sections, etc.)

Motivation (1 to 3 paragraphs)

• What is the history of the problem?

• Why is this problem interesting?

• When and why does the problem occur?

• Is the problem already solved? What is done now?

• Are there any similar systems or solutions to the one you propose? If so, reference and very briefly explain them.

• Are there are possible improvements to current solutions?

• What ethical and/or security issues do you need to address with this problem?

Project Summary (1 paragraph)

• What in general will this project achieve? (Do not delve into details or timelines.)

Project Details

• Architecture and Environment (2-3 paragraphs + figures)

• Describe the project environment (software, hardware, languages, organizations, etc.)

• Diagrams and figures are useful here if appropriate.

• What software, hardware, or tools will you use?

• Implementation Issues and Challenges (2-3 paragraphs)

• What will be the most difficult issues and challenges in the implementation?

• How are you using or extending current tools/systems for your problem?

• What (if anything) makes your project unique?

• Deliverables (3-5 paragraphs - point-form may be used for some of the description)

• What will the project produce? (program, report, etc.)

• Describe in relative detail the features of each of the project's products.

• You may wish to separate deliverables into phases and indicate optional components given time.

• Emphasize what your project contributes or achieves!

• Timeline (1 paragraph - point-form is suitable)

• Provide an estimated timeline of project deliverables and important dates.

Conclusion (1 paragraph)

• Summarize the project including the problem, motivation, and proposed solution, and re-state important (planned) contributions.

• What career(s) is related to this project? What kind of post-secondary schooling will be required?

References

• List references used to compile proposal and references that will be used for project (if already known).

Assignment #4 - Focus Project Presentation

Once built - create a Google Slideshow (or something equivalent) to summarize about your Focus Project. 

Approximate layout of the slideshow is as follows:

Slide 1 - Title

Slide 2 - Brief description of your topic

Slide 3 - Recommended requirements

Slide 4 - Specifications of your computer

Slide 5 - Operating system and software on your computer

Slide 6 - More details/theory and screenshots

Slide 7 - More details/theory and screenshots

Slide 8 - More details/theory and screenshots

Slide 9 - Why you chose this topic

Slide 10 - Interesting websites/videos to continue to explore topic