Assignments & Deliverables

Survey Paper Checkpoints

Format: Three milestone checkpoints
Purpose: Progressive development and validation of your survey paper research
Timeline: Aligned with course phases and survey paper development

Checkpoint Structure

Each checkpoint focuses on systematic research development, building toward a publication-quality survey paper through structured milestones.

⚠️ Important: You should contact the TA and instructor at least two weeks before each checkpoint deadline to ensure you are heading down the right path. This proactive communication is essential for successful completion of each milestone.

📋 Checkpoint 1: Literature Survey (Due: October 3, Friday)

Deliverable: Comprehensive review of relevant papers in your section (4-5 pages)
Requirements:

📅 Timeline Guidance: Contact the TA and instructor by September 19th (two weeks before the deadline) to discuss your literature review approach and ensure you’re on the right track.

📊 Checkpoint 2: Data-Driven Exercise (Due: October 24, Thursday)

Deliverable: Technical results with generated tables and figures (10-12 pages)
Requirements:

📅 Timeline Guidance: Contact the TA and instructor by October 10th (two weeks before the deadline) to review your data analysis progress and validate your approach.

📖 Checkpoint 3: First Draft (Due: November 21, Thursday)

Deliverable: Complete draft of your survey section (12-15 pages)
Requirements:

📅 Timeline Guidance: Contact the TA and instructor by November 7th (two weeks before the deadline) to review your draft structure and get feedback on your analysis.


Final Paper Integration (Due: December 12, Thursday)

Format: Collaborative review and finalization of the complete survey paper
Purpose: Ensure coherent, publication-quality final paper through group coordination
Timeline: Final weeks of the semester

📅 Timeline Guidance: Contact the TA and instructor by November 28th (two weeks before the deadline) to review your final paper integration progress and ensure all sections are properly coordinated.

Integration Process


Paper Presentations

Format: Present and lead discussion for assigned papers (individually or in pairs)
Structure: 20-minute presentation + 20-minute facilitated discussion per paper
Sign-up: By Week 3

Presentation Structure

20-Minute Presentation:

20-Minute Discussion:

Responsibilities