Here are proposed some guidelines concerning the redaction of the report about the research project:
The report about the project should be written in such a manner that a clear and concise overview of the topic is given to the reader. In detail, a state of the art of the topic should be given. Then, from that evaluation, the need for development shall be exposed, and the specific experimental/numerical/theoretical strategy proposed in the project shall be clarified. The method is (usually) exemplified for a simple structure. The results are analysed and commented.
State-of-the art
It should include several references (in the order of 10 international references (Q1 journal papers) at least) from the literature and recent works, if they exist.
Need for investigation
The goal of the study should be clearly stated in terms of experimental/numerical/theoretical interest, and with respect to the previous state of the art.
Experimental/Numerical/Theoretical development
The original approach of interest is detailed:
• All the hypotheses are clearly given if required.
• Most relevant equations are given, and all the symbols used are defined.
Numerical example
• The strategy is investigated on a simple structure, which has to be clearly introduced in terms of geometry, boundary conditions, material model, and conditions of the study (stationary, mesh size,. . . ).
• All the assumptions are justified with respect to the problem of interest.
• Basic equations used to solve the problem should be clarified and understood.
Numerical results
• The results that are shown should be chosen for their interest in terms of the understanding of the method (performance, limits,...).
• Numerical results should be illustrated using the quantities of interest, which are the most interesting in the context of that study.
• Different examples may be investigated with a clear goal.
Figures
• Every figure should have a caption. Labels and/or titles should indicate the quantities of interest.
• Every figure should have a number, be cited at least once in the text, and be commented on.
• In case the figure has not been done by yourself, the reference should be given.
• Any quantity that has a physical dimension should be given with the corresponding unit.
• The same should be done for the tables.
Plagiarism
• It is not allowed to copy the exact sentences and/or content from another reference.
Plagiarism will lead to the rejection of the work.
