Class of 2017 MP Schedule

Class of 2017 MP Schedule

For complete details, please review. Downloadable Schedule

The below calendar is a brief summary of key dates/deliverables. Deadlines are not negotiable. Please see the downloadable schedule for specific details/deadlines. All required MP formatting guidelines are available here.

Task Timeline Completion Date
Project Idea – Develop a MP project idea that states the objective of your MP, the method and data to be applied to address that objective, and a list of 2-3 potential MP advisers. 2nd semester Wednesday, February 03, 2016
adviser Assignment – After receipt of your project idea, an MP adviser will be assigned. 2nd semester Tuesday, March 08, 2016
Draft Proposal 2nd semester Monday, April 04, 2016
Project proposal approved by adviser                                         (Signature of Approal on proposal cover sheet) 2nd semester Friday, April 29, 2016
Have a conversation with MP adviser to review progress on MP and agree on timetable of intermediate deadlines 3rd semester Friday, September 09, 2016
Final Proposal 3rd semester Friday, September 30, 2016
Complete IRB Exemption Form (if applicable) 3rd semester Within 7 days after completion of Final MP Project Proposal OR SOONER
Project Presentation 3rd semester, December place based session December 11-14, 2016
Presentation due to DEL Office December 5, 1:00 PM ET.
Complete MP Written Draft 4th semester Monday, February 27, 2017
Revised MP Written Draft Monday after Spring Break Monday, March 20, 2017
MP Presentation
Practice – Practice your MP presentation at least once with a classmate for feedback (is the presentation clear, is the flow logical, how’s the timing – too short, too long). Evaluation criteria are available on DEL WP Site > MP 4th semester Early-mid March
Self-arranged
10-Line Abstract 4th semester Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Virtual MP Presentation 4th semester Held for April 13-14, 2017
Final Written Paper Last Friday of reading week Friday, April 28, 2017 by 5:00 PM ET**
Separate Executive Summary submission must be signed by adviser(s).
Final face-to-face MP presentation Graduation week Friday, May 11, 2017
Presentation due to DEL by Friday, May 5, 2017, 1:00 PM ET.