Deliverable 1 (research synopsis) is due by Friday 5pm, Nov 2. | Deliverable 2 (the written report) is due by Friday 5pm, Nov 9. | Deliverable 3 (the presentation) is due in class on Nov 14, 16, 19. |
The objectives of this assignment are
Write a research synopsis, namely a one paragraph summary of the application together with a bibliography of your source materials. Be guided by the bibliography of the textbook for the format of your bibliography entries. (The text's bibliography also has some leads on possible applications). This is deliverable 1.
Address your report to your classmates. In other words, your audience is as familiar/unfamiliar with parallel computing (especially message passing) as you, but your audience knows nothing about your paticular application and the use of parallel computing in it. Explain why parallel computing is necessary or desirable in the application, how it has been done, how well it has worked out. Explain what special tools for parallel computing, both software and hardware, have been used on the application. This is deliverable 2.
Attend to delivery of content in a clear, concise way. Don't overuse jargon of the application that is unfamiliar to the class. You may use visual aids such as overhead transparencies or large format paper documents. There will not be time to set up laptop displays.
Attend to presentation points such as standing with good posture with your hands by your side (not in pockets or behind back), except when gesturing. Look up at your audience and move your gaze around the room. Do not focus on one individual.