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PROJECT PLANNING
Department of Mechanical Engineering JKUAT
Presented by: James M. Mutua
Final Year Project Co-ordinator2014/15
INTRODUCTION
What is a project?
Typical projects
Elements of a project
Writing a project proposal
What is a Project?• A project is a designated set of tasks needed to
accomplish a particular goal.
Characteristics of true projects:
• They have a clear and agreed upon objective.
• They have a defined life span.
• Generally involve doing something that is new or a one-time effort.
• have specific requirements (time, cost, and performance are the three basic sets of requirements).
Elements of a project
Generally projects have: a defined beginning multiple activities performed to a plan a defined end.
Problem SolutionActivities
Research proposal
Objectives Request permission to undertake researchObtain feedback on ideasRequest resourcesCompetition for resourcesClarify ideasSatisfy academic requirements?
Research proposal
Title of the project - AppropriateAuthors – Including affiliationAn abstract – Brief description of
problem and proposed solutionProblem statement – clear
Proposal should contain
Aims and objectivesExpected outcomesLiterature reviewJustificationMethodologyTime planBudget(?)
Proposal should contain
Research proposal
FORMAT. PROPOSAL
Title -Brief and suitable for indexing
Authors - Include affiliation
Abstract - Briefly describe the problem and its solution
Introduction, Literature, Methodology, Time plan, Refs.
Precise intro., results, conclusion
No referencing
Avoid un-identified abbreviation
Abstract
What is the problem?
Define parameters
Introduction
What is the current practice?
How much is already known?
Where are the gaps?
Problem statement
Objectives
Literature Review
What is the importance or benefit of this work?
Has the problem been addressed in the past?
Justification
Materials and methods
How shall I do it?
What will I need?
Expected Results
What will be the outcomes of this study?
Time plan
- A detailed time schedule of activities
- Could be in form of a Gantt chart or any other convenient form
- Should be realistic
References
Source of information
Make sure they are accurate
Avoid plagiarism
Equations must be clear
Numbering of equations consistent
Equations
)(24
)(2
2
dDC
dDCL
L=2*C+(D-d)2/4C+2*(D+d)
(1)
Must be clear
Captions at bottom
Numbering consistent
Figures
Captions at the top
Numbering consistent
Tables
Some common shortcomings
what question is being addressed by the proposal what the outcome of the research might bewhy the question is worth addressing
It is not clear
Good proposal
A good proposal is:
•Clear
•Concise
•Not cluttered with technical jargon
Check points
Why do I want to do it?
What will I do?
What solutions do I expect?
Of what use is the solution?
How long and how much will it take?
Aim to achieve your goals successfully
and within reasonable time =
Plan your work well
Keep focused and at the same time
maintain an open mind
References
1. Farr, A. D., “Science writing for Beginners”, Blackwell Sc. Pub. (1985)
2. Ng’eno, J. T. and Owino, M.:, Learn to write well, or not to write at all, Int. J. Report Writing, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2007) pp. 1-17.
Project Theme 2014/2015Sustainable research and innovation
to achieve vision 20301. Energy crisis – intervention
2. Emerging trends in Industrialization
3. Food security - value addition
4. Security - to curb the increasing cases of insecurity
5. Water conservation e.g. improving water harvesting techniques
6. Environmental conservation.
7. or Any project that demonstrates capacity to exploit an opportunity that benefits the Kenyan community
8. Integration of ICT in the above areas.
Components of the Project
• Design
• Fabrication
• Testing
Proposed Time Schedule
• 3 weeks to prepare proposal.
• Week 5, proposal presentations.
• Week 9, preliminary design and budget should be ready.
• Week 12, design complete – oral examination.
• MODE OF EXAMINATION. MODE
After all is said….
Get on to work