Project

Overview

A course project will be a major component of your work. This will require hands-on experience with HCI, while remaining open to different possibilities.

Because you are still new to HCI research, we do not necessarily expect you to produce publishable work. Instead, the expectation is that you will do something interesting. It is then up to you to define interesting according to what you want to accomplish in this project, seeking appropriate feedback from staff. For example, you might choose to:

We expect most students will do projects in groups of three. We will consider groups of two, and very strongly discourage individuals. Working in groups is a necessary part of doing research, and also important for the logistics of this course.

Some sample project ideas, gathered from faculty and researchers, have been made available here:

https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1187533/discussion_topics/4094422

You can also use that discussion identify potential project partners and to post your own ideas.

Samples

Sample project deliverables from prior offerings have been made available here:

https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1187533/files/folder/project_samples

Early Feedback

Course staff will be available to meet and provide early feedback during the week of January 8 to January 12.

Meeting is optional. You can also email to request feedback or to inquire about arranging another time to meet. Sign up for the reserved meeting times here:

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUhkV1oxenFvQmdqfGRlZmF1bHR8NTczYzFkZjQ3OTFiMmNiZTcwZmY4NzZmY2Q3OGNlYzg

Project Deliverables

Project deliverables are defined in terms of a proposal, a pair of self-defined milestones, and a final report. These are due:

Proposal

Your proposal will define your initial plan for this project. You can and should update this plan based on feedback, progress, and findings. But the proposal needs to demonstrate a robust initial plan for your project.

You are welcome and even encouraged to align your project with your research goals outside this course. However, it is critical to define what you will specifically accomplish in the course project. The course project must stand on its own.

Proposals consist of a short document and a short in-class presentation.

Document

Prepare a 1 page document addressing the following points:

Presentation

Prepare a presentation consisting of 3 to 4 slides. Each group will give a short in-class presentation.

This is an opportunity for feedback from staff and classmates. Your presentation should cover the same information as the document. Our primary goal is feedback, not a formal presentation. Please be appropriately candid, thoughtful, and engaged.

Submission

Due: Uploaded the night before class Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Submit your proposal document in PDF format:

https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1187533/assignments/4017993

Submit your proposal presentation in PDF, PPT, or PPTX format:

https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1187533/assignments/4018006

Milestone Reports

Two milestone reports serve as a check on the trajectory of your project and an opportunity for feedback and guidance from staff and classmates. Convey the state of your project and your plans for the remainder of the quarter.

Milestone reports consist of a short document and a short in-class presentation.

Document

Prepare a 1 page document addressing the following points:

Presentation

Prepare a presentation consisting of 3 to 4 slides. Each group will give a short in-class presentation.

This is an opportunity for feedback from staff and classmates. Your presentation should cover the same information as the document. Our primary goal is feedback, not a formal presentation. Please be appropriately candid, thoughtful, and engaged.

Submission

Due: Uploaded the night before class Tuesday, February 6, 2018 and Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

Submit your milestone document in PDF format.

Submit your milestone presentation in PDF, PPT, or PPTX format.

Final Report

Prepare a final report that is 4 to 10 pages in length, excluding references.

Your final report should be presented in the same general structure as the papers you read this quarter:

Write according to the content you have. Be appropriately thorough and precise in your presentation, but do not needlessly pad your text.

Format your report according to the SIGCHI Document Format:

https://sigchi.github.io/Document-Formats/

Additional guidance regarding effective paper writing can be found in:

Jacob O. Wobbrock. Catchy Titles are Good: But Avoid Being Cute. Writing Advice, White Paper, 2015.

Submission

Due: Uploaded by the end of day Monday, March 12, 2018.

https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1187533/assignments/4018022

Submit your final report document in PDF format.