Individual Project
The purpose of this project is to consider directions in generative AI beyond what we explored in the main part of the course, whether theory, algorithms, applications, or combinations. The scope is quite free, so please do explore your interests.
- The deliverables include a short project proposal, as well as a 5-8 page paper in IEEE two-column format.
The one-paragraph proposal is due March 7 at 5pm via Gradescope and should give some indication on what you are planning. If it is related to your thesis research or other work, please specify what will be specifically new for this course. You may adjust your plan based on feedback from the course staff.
The paper is due May 2 at 5pm via Gradescope.
The grading rubric is as follows.
Project Proposal (1 pt)
- (1 pts) Submitted
- (0 pts) Not submitted
Paper Correctness (4pts)
- (4 pts) Paper is accurate, well-organized, coherent, and well written. Includes main idea/most important points of paper. Focuses on details, not personal opinions.
- (3 pts) Paper is reasonably accurate (some minor errors).
- (2 pts) Paper is inaccurate, missing main ideas/points.
- (1 pts) Paper is extremely limited.
- (0 pts) Paper not submitted.
Paper Insights and Connections (4 pts)
- (4 pts) Paper contains insightful reflections, describes key insights. Makes relevant connections between results and other content.
- (3 pts) Alludes to key insights but is not explicit. Alludes to connections between paper and other content but is not explicit.
- (2 pts) Although reflection is included, it does not include any insights from the results and is brief.
- (1 pts) Connections are not coherent or are incorrect. Limited or no insights provided.
- (0 pts) No insights or connections are attempted.
Paper Logic and Development (4 pts)
- (4 pts) Main points well-developed with high quality. Reveals high degree of critical thinking. Several conclusions/implications follow. Order of ideas builds a relevant case. Makes sense.
- (3 pts) Main points well-developed with quality supporting details. Critical thinking weaved into points. Conclusions/implications follow. One or two ideas don’t follow logically.
- (2 pts) Main points are present with limited detail and development. Some critical thinking is present. Paper makes sense but logic is hard to follow.
- (1 pts) Main points lack development. Ideas are vague with little critical thinking. Conclusions/implications don’t follow logically.
- (0 pts) Main points are absent. Critical thinking is absent.
Paper Interestingness and Overall Impression (2 pts)
- (2 pts) Interesting and fun to read.
- (1 pts) Either uninteresting or not fun to read.
- (0 pts) Not interesting and not fun to read.