7U545 Master Project 3 REMD (9 ects)

- an exploratory literature study (this is unlike the literature study in the final projectwhich will be more in-depth; in this case, one could search, for example, for existingknowledge gaps or recommendations that are related to the preferred subjectstogether with the reasons for those recommendations; an exploratory literature studyis recommended when the preliminary list contains only one subject);- interviews or conversations with experts or representatives of relevant companies(without, of course, entering into a definitive agreement with such a company);- attending some lectures or using other educational resources;- a combination of the above;- other suggestions (as long as it fits the purpose of the project).4.The description should be handed in at the secretary's office (Annemiek Engelen). Itwill be discussed in a staff meeting to evaluate the subjects and the strategy and todecide which staff member will be the contact person for the student (this will usuallybe the staff member who has the closest interest in the subjects; sometimes it willconcern more staff members). It may be necessary to rewrite the proposal.5.The student carries out the activities in consultation with the contact person.6.To complete the project, the student writes a short report covering the activities, thefinal choice and the motivation of that choice (max. 2 pages). This is handed in at thesecretary's office.7.The report is discussed in a staff meeting. A staff member is appointed as supervisorof the graduation project. This will usually be the contact person, but it may also beanother staff member with a relevant expertise in view of the time that is available.This supervisor will assist the student in writing the research plan (the second part ofthe procedure).