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As you work on your project, you will be required to present periodic reports on your progress. We call these Milestones. All the items assigned in each Milestone are called deliverables. These deliverables often consist of a combination of written submissions, presentations, and demonstrations.
As you work on your project, you will be required to present periodic reports on your progress. We call these Milestones. All the items assigned in each Milestone are called deliverables. These deliverables often consist of a combination of written submissions, presentations, and demonstrations.


== Design & Feasibility Report ==
== Preliminary Design Investigation ==
The Design and Feasibility Report (DFR) is extremely important, as it lays the groundwork for your project. You will be outlining your project idea, inspiration, and goals.  
The Preliminary Design Investigation (PDI) is extremely important, as it lays the groundwork for your project. You will be outlining your project idea, inspiration, and goals.  


The DFR must include:
The PDI must include:
*Cover Page
*Cover Page
*Project Overview
*Project Overview
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*Relevant Pictures
*Relevant Pictures


The DFR is due by Benchmark A. Do not forget to include the items listed above. Use this link to access the DFR rubric: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/15YI7-2Ca17EkAtsqrFwR6ZgStSUpkO9tbKHWVtxQp9g/edit DFR Rubric]
An example PDI template can be found [https://drive.google.com/file/d/19HfGReMsHbxwu1VY3nKWUVbWrDzL8wf8/view here]. <b>The PDI is due by Benchmark A.</b> Do not forget to include the items listed above. Use this link to access the [[Media:VEX_PDI_Rubric.docx|VEX PDI Rubric]].
 
== Notebook/Project Journal ==
While working on your project, you are expected to keep a record of all work done, as well as future plans and goals. In order to complete a Benchmark assessment, you must submit your notebook in .pdf format to the EG1003 website, as well as show your notebook to the Open Lab TA completing your assessment. A guide to writing the notebook, as well as a basic overview of its expectations, can be found [[Keeping a Project Notebook|here]].

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Milestones, Benchmarks, and Deliverables

As you work on your project, you will be required to present periodic reports on your progress. We call these Milestones. All the items assigned in each Milestone are called deliverables. These deliverables often consist of a combination of written submissions, presentations, and demonstrations.

Preliminary Design Investigation

The Preliminary Design Investigation (PDI) is extremely important, as it lays the groundwork for your project. You will be outlining your project idea, inspiration, and goals.

The PDI must include:

  • Cover Page
  • Project Overview
  • Goals & Objectives
  • Design & Approach
  • Cost Estimate
  • Project Schedule
  • Relevant Pictures

An example PDI template can be found here. The PDI is due by Benchmark A. Do not forget to include the items listed above. Use this link to access the VEX PDI Rubric.