Project plan

Here you define the problem your research is trying to solve, how other researchers have tried to solve it, your research questions and your learning objectives. Deadline and hand-in is on CampusNet project, under Assignments.

Writing tips

See Scientific writing tips in Final report tab.

Contents of the project plan

I suggest the following structure:

  • Background/Motivation. What is the problem you are trying to solve?

    • You should always have a short, clear and accurate answer to this question. Very likely from a censor…

  • Preliminary literature survey. How have other people tried to solve the problem (or related problems)?

  • Research questions. What research questions will you answer as you try to solve the problem?

    • Ideally, your thesis will start with your research questions and, in the conclusion, explain the answer to each based on your results.

  • Learning objectives. What skills will you acquire in this project?

    • Example: “During this project, I will learn how to: (a) calculate and analyse two-point statistics or turbulence, (b) tune model parameters to data, …”.

    • Per DTU rules, they should take into account DTU’s overall learning objectives. See rules at bottom.

Previous examples

NOTE! These examples were written before I created this website.

  • BSc:

    • Theo: This is longer/more detailed than average, but it is a good example.

  • MSc:

    • Esther: The state-of-the-art is a blend of methodology and existing literature, but it does a good job of highlighting challenges and defining research questions.

    • Thea: Similar to Esther’s, state-of-the-art is a blend of methodology and literature, but very clear writing style. Project management section is also good.

DTU Rules