The progress report should be 7000 words. The normal margin is +/- 1000 words. 

    Abstract and introduction (10%)

        These should “set the scene” and provide a clear explanation of what is involved with the project. The introduction should state the research question(s) to be answered. The introduction should also summarise the contents of the rest of the report. 

    Background (40%)

        This category covers both general background reading and background specific to the project. These may be covered on one chapter or two depending on what is appropriate for the project.

    Project progress (25%)

        In the following, the term “ interim product” means something, with contributes in a substantial, practical, way towards the program, system, experiment, case study, framework, formalism or mathematical development that the student set out to design and produce in the project. “Progress” in this context means practical work (not background reading) which directly contributes towards the interim product and/or the final product.

    Project plan (10%)

        The plan should clearly state the way the student intends to go about the project (including “research methodology” where appropriate) as well as specifying milestones and deliverables. The plan should be consistent with the progress made to date.

    Writing style (15%)

        The report should be written in correct, formal English with appropriate use of figures and tables. There should be good balance and flow, and the presentation should be clear and consistent with correctly formatted references.