diff --git a/pub/proposal/proposal.pdf b/pub/proposal/proposal.pdf index 52a3403..50f8c95 100644 Binary files a/pub/proposal/proposal.pdf and b/pub/proposal/proposal.pdf differ diff --git a/pub/proposal/proposal.tex b/pub/proposal/proposal.tex index e1aedeb..d4fc5b1 100644 --- a/pub/proposal/proposal.tex +++ b/pub/proposal/proposal.tex @@ -27,9 +27,9 @@ \hypersetup{ pdfinfo = { - Title = Testing Quick Reference Handbooks in Simulators Project Presentation - Author = Anthony Berg - Subject = Dissertation Project Presentation + Title = Testing Quick Reference Handbooks in Simulators Project Presentation, + Author = Anthony Berg, + Subject = Dissertation Project Presentation, } } @@ -346,18 +346,41 @@ As a result, this will also test the reproducibility of the checklist's goal. \end{ganttchart} \subsection{Brief Explanation} -\begin{itemize} - \item Pretty much put how long each part of objectives should take. - \item The deadlines for the Presentation, Poster, Dissertation - will be done at the same time as the programming - \item The work during the Easter Holidays is there with - the expectation of taking a bit of a break, but to not - lose momentum once the holidays are over. - \item All the items on the gantt chart are more so the worst - case scenario for how long each item will take - \item The last part of VDM modelling is just in case I run out - of time, and they aren't the most important -\end{itemize} +%\begin{itemize} +% \item Pretty much put how long each part of objectives should take. +% \item The deadlines for the Presentation, Poster, Dissertation +% will be done at the same time as the programming +% \item The work during the Easter Holidays is there with +% the expectation of taking a bit of a break, but to not +% lose momentum once the holidays are over. +% \item All the items on the gantt chart are more so the worst +% case scenario for how long each item will take +% \item The last part of VDM modelling is just in case I run out +% of time, and they aren't the most important +%\end{itemize} + +The Diagrammatic Work Plan provides guidance for how long each objective +should take whilst making them more specific tasks. These tasks in the +gantt chart are have a pessimistic estimation for how long they +should take to complete, as it should give a buffer for falling +behind due to unforeseen circumstances, such as getting ill. + +The Easter Holidays is an important time to take a break to prevent +burnout, however, the decision to continue working on the dissertation +during the holidays is to prevent the problem of getting up to speed again +once the term starts, hence the tasks are simple which should allow for +taking more breaks from work during the holidays. + +The last tasks in the VDM modelling is not essential to provide a proof of +concept of the checklist tester, as they are features that would improve the +test quality. This would allow for redundancy if time were to become a problem +as these tasks could be taken out, in favour of writing the dissertation, +and could be implemented at another time. + +Coursework tasks will be done in parallel to programming to +be as efficient as possible. This will also allow for features that +complement the coursework to be implemented. As a result, the +prototype will enhance the poster and presentation. \subsection{Risks} \begin{itemize}