Reference no: EM133757993

80002 Research Plan

Topic Name : Large scale additive manufacturing

This research plan is a document written in the form of grant proposals based on initial preliminary investigations. As a minimum, it should include the following components:

- The basic research questions, with robust literature review to show that the problem is an outstanding one and has some validity (As a guide: comprehensive literature review , dearly identifying research gaps and hence the need for this research)

- A statement of the aims of the project

- An outline of the methodology or program design any theory, data required, etc.) and an outline of the methods that will be used in answering the research questions, e.g. experiments, simulations, theoretical modelling, and surveys, etc.

- A plan for carrying out the research over the remainder of the project, including timelines

- A description of the required resources, and how these will be sourced.

The purpose of the research plan is to ensure that students have a clear understanding of what are expected to achieve at the end of the project. Students need to focus on the novelty, motivations and aims of the project, the methodologies that will be used in the project, and the expected outcomes that could benefit the community. Research timeline should be proposed in terms of planned activities to demonstrate the project is achievable with available time and resources.

Please refer to Rubrics under Modules for marking expectations.