B[1].Tech Project Guidelines

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Major Project Guidelines

B.Tech Courses(CS 406, EC 410, EE 414, ME 414)

2009-2010

Contents Page Nos.

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1. Objective 3

2. Project Topic 3

3. Choosing the Right Project 3

4. Project Approach 4

5. Project Assessment 5

6. Project Timetable 7

Annexures

Annexure I Project Proposal 8Annexure II Literature Survey Report 9

Annexure III Project Report Guidelines 10

1. Objective

The Project Work is the most important single piece of work in the engineering degreeprogram. It intendsto develop a detailed understanding and a broad overview of the chosensubject. It provides the opportunity for the students to demonstrate creativity, understanding

and originality in planning and organizing a large project spanned over a long period. It is

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the opportunity to put into practice some of the techniques that have been taught during the

program. Leaving aside the level of academic achievement of individual student so far, it is

the time to show the competence and inspiration through the project, as it is worth about a

quarter of the final semester marks. If executed properly, the project can become mostenjoyable and rewarding piece of work in the degree course tenure. Keeping in view the

importance of this course, it is worth spending time for pre preparation of Project. The pre

planning for the project will start from 6

th

semester onwards.

2. Project Topics

Project topics may be selected from a much wider range of the related subjects to specific

stream and may even be interdisciplinary. The topics may be chosen based on the role ofengineering to take up the global challenges, to name some:

Innovation

Product / Process improvement

The project should cater to improve (remarkably) any existing productor process

Energy and Environment(i) Energy conservation(ii) Non conventional Energy Sources(iii) Environment Protection

Security(i) Personal(ii) Societal

(iii) National

Community(i) Improvement in status of individual or community(ii) Facilitating and improving current Systems(iii) Countering Digital Divide(iv) Prototyping of new gadgets, systems and processes

3. Choosing the Right Project

When making selection for the Project Topic, it is essential to think carefully about thesubject keeping in view individuals strengths and weaknesses. The help can be taken by

consulting library books or the internet. The projects may vary substantially in breadth, depthand degree of difficulty. To achieve high marks in the project and, particularly, to win

"Eminent Project" status, the projects should be chosen carefully. The projects that winthis status will be eligible for entry in All India Student Design Competition organizedevery year by National Design Research Forum, Bangalore.

Depending on the difficulty level and amount of work involved, projects can be an individual

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or group project, with not more than four students in a group. Students have choice to maketheir own project proposal or to accept the project assigned to them.

Staff Designed ProposalsFor projects proposed by members of staff, the interested students should discuss

the project with the proposer as soon as possible. Projects will be assigned on

first come first serve basis. Project ideas will be made available on Web Sharefrom Mar 10 09.

Own ProposalsIf the students have their own idea for an individual project it is their responsibilityto submit the proposal to the HOD/Coordinator well advance in time so as to

enable them to find the member of staff who is willing to supervise it.

4. Project Approach

Each project should follow the scientific method and should apply the problem-solvingapproaches studied in earlier courses. In general, this includes:

Gathering Information: Make review of topic using the published literature as well astextbooks and students reports from previous projects.

Planning: Define the project goals and organize a logical sequence of steps to achieve thesegoals. This will vary depending on the project, ability to procure materials, availability of

equipment, etc.Regular Meetings: Meet regularly with the project supervisor to discuss the work done.Record Keeping: Keep proper record of the data obtained as well the record of theactivities done.

Project life cycle should have mainly three stages:Theoretical Study: Further development and/or application of current theory to an existingfield.Experimental Outcome: Laboratory investigation to obtain results from the theoreticalinvestigation.Design and Development: Design process, coupled with prototypeconstruction/development.

Before starting with actual work, it is necessary to understand the role of major contributorsin the project work.

Role and Responsibilities of Supervisor: To finalize the project title, an outline and a work plan after discussion with the

student.

To guide the students as from where to find information regarding project. To meet the students assigned to him/her on a regular basis, at least one meeting

every week on a prescheduled and agreed time. The initiative and independence of

the student should be encouraged, and the supervisor should avoid giving excessive

advice.

Assist the students in shaping the scope of the work and in understanding the

implications of work, especially when there are contradictory results.

Advise and prepare the student to present his/her project results at the Pre Projectpresentation and final presentation.

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Read through the draft report and make necessary corrections/comments and return it

to the student within a week for final submission.Above all the supervisors will act as the motivator and also evaluator for the workbeing carried.

Role and Responsibilities of Student:

Before starting the literature survey the student should have preliminary discussionswith the supervisor.

To prepare outline of the work plan.

Meet the supervisor regularly (at least once a week) to show the work progress.

Maintain a work diary of all the activities completed and the important decisions

taken after discussions with the supervisor.

To ensure that each step of the project is completed as planned and within theexpected time frame.

To keep the supervisor and department coordinator informed promptly of any

problems that may cause delays in carrying out of the project as planned.

Maintain cordial relationships with all people interacting during the project phase, be

ethical in all conduct and maintain good discipline in the laboratory, field and otherwork places.

To present the work during pre project presentation and submit the draft report and

final report in time.

5. Project Assessment

Project progress will formally be judged at stages mentioned below. In addition, thesupervisor will monitor the general progress throughout the duration of the Project Work

tenure.

Stage I :Project Proposal (Annexure I)This should include the Project Title and Objectives of the Project work being carried. It

should be submitted to the Department Head in around 500 words. The project proposal

should clearly state and justify the objective of the project as per the categories mentionedunder section 2 i.e. Project Topics.

Stage II : Literature Survey (Annexure II)This should include a detailed survey of the background to the project, including an

overview of the subject, discussion of any essential theories, a review of any important

publications (text books, research papers etc). The literature review involves the definition

and initial understanding of the subject area of your project. Material can be found from

books, web, and from journals. Some journal papers are very difficult to follow, so a fairamount of background reading may be required.

The following four sections must be included in the literature review:

(i) Abstract: This should state what was reviewed and what the principal findings and theirsignificance are, in not more than 150 words.

(ii) Literature Review: This should include a detailedsurvey of the background to yourproject, including an overview of the subject,discussion of any essential theories, a review

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of any important publications (text books,research papers, web based information, technicaldata sheets, etc.). It is not enough to just describe what is in the papers, such as summarizing

what appears to be the consensus for the best approach to a particular problem, and under

what conditions it may be the best, etc.(iii) Conclusion: This should include the main inferences drawn from literature reviewtogether with directions for future work.

(iv) References: References should be numbered and properly detailed like[1] Advanced Computer Architecture, Kai Hwang, TMH publications, 4th ed.[2] Application of Fuzzy Set Theory, Maiers J. and Y. S. Sherif, IEEE Transactions on

Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Vol. 1, pp. 41-48, Jan 1985.

[3] Prolog: An Introduction to the Language and Its Logic, Miller D.,http://www.cis.upenn.edu/dale/1Prolog/index.html, 1996

Literature review should be presented in the same format as the project report and be a

maximum of 1800 words (or around 6 pages of 1.5 line spaced 12 point Times New Roman

type).The written statement of objectives for project is to be submitted along with literaturereview report. This will be used when assessing the demonstration and project report. The

literature survey has to be submitted in Chitkara File Covers.

It is expected that the literature review will serve as a basis for the introduction to the

project report. Beware of plagiarism. The Literature Review should be in individuals ownwords.

Stage III :Pre Project Demonstration/PresentationThis is the opportunity to show off the work that has been done till that time and todemonstrate that the working is being done in a right direction to achieve the stated

objectives. Pre Project Demonstration should cover at least Design, Innovation, Technical

Understanding and Operation part (if possible).

Stage IV :Final Project EvaluationInstructions for completing the project report are contained in Annexure III. The projectand presentation will be judged in the following categories when it is finally presented:o Design

o Innovation

o Technical Understanding

o Presentation

o Operation

o Testing

o Construction/Development

The students are required to make presentation of their project work. Final Evaluation of theproject will be done based on the assessments tabulated below:

Marks

Project Proposal 5%

Literature Review and Statement of Objectives 10%

Pre Project Demonstration 40%

Final Project Presentation 45%

6. Project Timetable for Batch 2006 (year of induction)

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Date Activity

CSE and ECE EE and ME

During Mid Term

Presentation of

training

April 17 09 Stage I : Project Proposal submission (ownor allocated)

During Final internal

viva of training

Aug 18 09 Stage II : Literature Review and WrittenStatement of Objectives to be submitted

Feb 2010

( 8th sem)

Oct 15 09

Date to be conveyedlater

(7th sem)

Stage III : Pre Project demonstration.

April 2010

(8th sem) (20 daysprior to teaching

session end date)

Nov 10 09

(20 days prior toteaching session end

date)

Unbounded copy submission to supervisor

for correction/checking

May 2010During Internal Viva

Nov 09During Internal Viva Stage IV :

Final Project Presentation(Final Project Report is to be submittedatleast 7 days prior to internal viva)

Students of Batch 2006 on 6 months training in their seventh semester will submit the details

regarding Stage II during their mid term training presentation. It is essential that thedeadlines for submission of work are adhered to.

ANNEXURE I

Project Title: Specify the project title here. After literature survey, if required title can bemodified.

Introduction: The details regarding the project work to be done will be included in thissection. Brief detail about the methodology can also be included. (not more than 300 words)

Project Category: Project should be in any one of the categories mentioned underSection 2 Project Topics. Clearly mention the category to which your project belongs.Justify this by giving proper reasoning and details. (not more than 200 words)

Name:

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University Roll No.,

Department Name:

ANNEXURE II

The title page and font scheme of the Literature Survey Report will be same as that of

Project Report as per Annexure III. The content page should contain the details specifiedbelow. Report is to be submitted in Chitkara file Covers.

Contents

Title Page No.

List of Abbreviations I

List of Figures and Tables II

1. Abstract 1

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2. Literature Review

1.1 subheading 2

1.2 subheading 3

1.2.1 sub-subheading 4

3. Conclusion 8

References ( In the same format as given in Section 5, Stage II)

*Give sub headings and sub-sub headings specified wherever necessary as in 1. Font scheme and sizes tobe followed has to be same as specified in Annexure III.

ANNEXURE III

GUIDELINES FOR PROJECT REPORT

The report should cover the progress that has been made, including results obtained,

graphical data, design drawings, and a statement of conclusions. Details of theory,experimental data, computer programs, purchased materials, sources and suppliers etc., must

be included. Report must be sufficiently complete that a student continuing your project

would benefit from your report and would not be required to duplicate any of yourwork. Maximum length of the report should not exceed total of 12,000 words (equivalent to

roughly 40 pages of 1.5 line spaced 12 point Times New Roman type)

Order of the pages: Front Page (As specified in Annexure III) Acknowledgement

Declaration

Table of Contents

List of Abbreviations/ Symbols used

List of Figures and Tables

Actual Contents:

I. Introduction

II. Literature Survey

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III. Details of Work Carried along with Results

IV. Conclusion

V. Data Sheets (If Any)

VI. References

Scheme to be followed:

Order Font Numbering Size B I UMain Heading Times New Roman X 16 X Sub Headings Times New Roman X.1 14 X XSub Points Times New Roman X.1.1 12 X XContents Times New Roman 12 size (1. 5 Line Spacing)

Numbering of the Figures: X.1, X.2, X.3, ..so on. Each figure must have acaption giving sufficient information to make its purpose clear. Captions should be inserted

immediately below the corresponding figure.X- Order of the Topic as listed in the Content (from I to VI)

Paragraphs: Justified.

Paper: A4 size & white in colour. Top, bottom and left margin = 2.5cm, right margin=2cm

1Binding: Cream coloured Book binding should be done with the front page printed on theface of the binding, as it is inside the Report.

Report Submission :One Copy of unbound report in complete and final form must behanded to the Supervisor at least 20 days prior to the Internal Viva for review. Submit one

copy per team of your project report at least 7 days prior to internal viva. You are required tofollow the guidelines strictly as given herewith. You will be required to submit a CD

consisting of soft copy of the report and source code and/or executable files (wherever

applicable) for your project along with the report.

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PROJECT REPORT/ LITERATURE SURVEY REPORT

ON

SUBMITTED

TO

DEPARTMENT of

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UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF

Submitted By:

Name(s):University Roll No(s).:Semester:Session: Jan-Jun09

CHITKARA INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

CHANDIGARH-PATIALA NATIONAL HIGHWAY,RAJPURA, DISTT. PATIALAPUNJAB, INDIA

Declaration

I hereby declare that the project work titled, Title of the Project

submitted as part of Bachelors degree in < Stream>, at Chitkara

Institute of Engineering and Technology, Punjab, is an authentic record

of my own work carried out under the supervision of

Place : Verified by:

Date:

Name(s): Signature of Supervisor

Signature(s):

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Contents

Title Page No.

Declaration I

Acknowledgement II

List of Abbreviations III

List of Figures and Tables IV

1. Introduction

1.1 subheading 1

1.2 subheading 3

1.2.1 sub-subheading 4

2. Literature Survey 6** The important/relevant content from the previously submittedliterature survey report can be added in this section.

3. Work Done 184. Conclusion and Future Scope 30

References

*Give sub headings and sub-sub headings specified wherever necessary in the same format as in 1.

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