1. 11/7/07 ABET constraints essay due today timeline/effort matrix due on Friday –read the requirements! –use real dates system requirements due a week from Friday –read the requirements!

2. Fall 2007 Schedule of Due Dates M/F: due at 3pm in ERC 536 W: due at class time

3. Project Notebook: 10/31 and 11/30 project notebook: record weekly team meetings and other relevant project documentation –meeting log: date start/end times location people present issues discussed possible resolutions or approaches to solve problems action items (what, who is responsible, by when?) –all graded assignments –research papers and notes –brainstorming, sketches, drafts, receipts for purchases and/or project-related expenses –sum of hours on task for team and individuals recommended: keep an electronic copy if possibleelectronic copy We are looking for: effort engagement evidence of progress

4. Comments on Project Notebooks notebooks –25 points now, 40 points at end of quarter –include hours and activities for each team member where, when, what, how long... billable hours (think of yourself as a consultant) will be included in your design report hours alone is not sufficient: justify work done!