ECSE Senior Project: Proposal Guidelines


To begin your senior project, you must prepare a proposal of approximately 1000-1500 words (2-3 pages, typed single-spaced) explaining to your project advisor

  • what work you plan to do
  • why this work is worthwhile
  • how you plan to carry it out.

Preparing your proposal should also help you to focus your project, plan your work, and receive feedback early in the process.

Use the material supplied below to develop your proposal, being sure to answer all relevant questions.

Purpose and Audience

Proper Format

Expected Content

Bring a double-spaced draft of your proposal to the Writing Center before submitting the final proposal to your advisor. Revise your draft as many times as is necessary to produce a fluent and persuasive proposal.