Survey Paper
Duration – about 5 weeks (about 5 hours per week effort - 25 hours average)
Goals:
Identify a narrow research topic (What is the problem?)
Conduct a thorough related work search (How have others tried to solve the problem?)
Write a survey paper that summarizes and synthesizes the area
Sample topics: (choose an area that interests you!)
How to choose a topic?
Select a topic that interests you
Is there a security aspect in your current line of research?
Talk to me about problems related to current research in ISRL.
Look through recent conference proceedings for the latest research results
Deliverables
Annotated Bibliography Due March 10, Friday, 5 PM
Status Reports Informal update on your progress Due on some Thursdays starting on March 3
Draft 1 - Due March 17, Friday, 5 PM
No format requirements.
Depending on the status of your project, this could be anything from an informal status report to a paper draft.
Your draft should convince me that you are being productive and are on track for a successful project.
Draft 2 - Due March 31, Friday, 5 PM
Abstract <br>What is the problem? Why is it important? Who cares about it?
References <br>Up-to-date reference section with complete information (full venue name, date, etc.) and a consistent style. No annotations.
Related work <br>What have others done to solve the problem
Conclusion <br>Synthesis of the work
Formatting - Single or double column. I will send you feedback electronically.
Final Paper - Due Tuesday April 12 at 6:00 PM
Minimum length limit of 4,000 words (excluding references)
Aim for 4,000-5,000 words
Single or double column, 11 pt font, 1 inch margins
Seek outside peer review before submitting final draft
Submit pdf file online. Add a comment of the approximate word count of the paper excluding references.
10 pt penalty for each day late
5 pt penalty if word count not provided
Grading scale
10 pts References - consistent style, complete information
10 pts Abstract
10 pts Motivation - why is the problem important?
10 pts Related work - what have others done to solve the problem
20 pts Synthesis - how well did you synthesize the material and show connections
20 pts Writing style - polished, evidence of editing and review
20 pts Writing clarity - can I understand your paper?
Final Exam Presentation - see class schedule
Self evaluation - Due before the final exam, submit online
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