Computer Systems Research/Development
Iteration Progress Reports

Iteration 1 (200 pts) Date _______________ Name____________________

• Research Area(s) (25 pts):
  • Provide an overview of the specific research area(s) you are studying

• Plan:
  • What is the goal or needs of this iteration of the project?
  • What is/are the expected outcome(s) for this iteration?

• Design (Plan + Design = 25 pts):
  • Design plan for this iteration/version of your project
  • Pseudo-code, "high level" design

• Code (50 pts):
  • New/modified code for this iteration
  • Comment your code
  • Coding standards - format your code to agreed coding standards
  • Any code modules designed for testing?

• Testing (50 pts):
  • Tests used to check the success/lack-of-success for this iteration
  • Modifications needed, new directions

• Written (50 pts):
  • Written text to be used for your research paper
  • Describe development of your project - use sections and sub-sections
  • Implementation of algorithms
  • How has your research integrated into your coding?
  • Are users of your project providing any testing?
  • Do users or mentor(s) help you define requirements,
    directions, guidance for your project?