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HW#15 Summit Poster Due Sunday April 5th<\/h1>

Check the Summit Resources tab for the poster template and submission folder.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

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SPRING SEMESTER OVERVIEW<\/h1><\/p>\n

SEMESTER OVERVIEW & ESSENTIALS<\/h2>\n

Welcome to the Spring semester of the ELECOMP Capstone Program! This section contains essential information about roadmaps, schedules, and resources for the spring semester.<\/p>\n

Spring Semester Roadmap<\/h3>\n

Complete timeline of project milestones and deadlines for the entire spring semester. Includes all deliverable due dates, presentation schedules, and Capstone Summit preparation.<\/p>\n

View Roadmap<\/a><\/p>\n

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Grading Breakdown<\/h3>\n

Detailed description of how spring semester grades are calculated, including weights for each assignment, presentation, and final deliverable.<\/p>\n

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GENERAL RESOURCES<\/h1><\/p>\n

Access essential program resources including guidelines and support documents that will help you throughout the spring semester.<\/p>\n

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Guidelines for Purchase Orders<\/h3>\n

Complete procedures for submitting purchase requests for project materials and equipment. Includes approval process and required documentation.<\/p>\n

View PDF<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Risk Tracking Presentation<\/h3>\n

Materials for tracking and presenting project risks during the spring semester. Includes templates for risk assessment and mitigation strategies.<\/p>\n

View PDF<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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HOMEWORKS<\/h1><\/p>\n

SPRING SEMESTER HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS<\/h2>\n

Access all homework assignments for the spring semester.<\/p>\n

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Homework #14<\/h3>\n

Create a detailed Bestrack document listing remaining Technical Accomplishments and Project Execution Roadmap for Spring 2026. Due Thursday January 22nd.<\/p>\n

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Homework #15<\/h3>\n

Mid-spring semester deliverable focusing on project progress and preparation for final implementation phase. Submit with Summit documentation. Due Sunday April 5th.<\/p>\n

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Homework #16<\/h3>\n

Final homework assignment focusing on project completion and preparation for the Capstone Summit presentations. Submit with Slides Draft. Due Sunday April 12th.<\/p>\n

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PROGRESS REPORTS\/FORMATS<\/h1><\/p>\n

SPRING PROGRESS REPORTING TEMPLATES<\/h2>\n

Templates and formats for all spring semester progress reports. Your BESTRACK is the single document you submit each week \u2014 pages 1\u20132 are your progress tracker, page 3 onward uses the WPR format (Sundays) or TPS format (Tuesdays).<\/p>\n

SCHEDULE & WEEKLY REPORTS<\/h3>\n
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WPR, TPS, MPR3 & CPR Due Dates<\/h4>\n

Complete schedule of all spring semester deadlines in one place, including WPR, TPS, MPR#3, and CPR.<\/p>\n

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Weekly Progress Report (WPR) Format<\/h4>\n

Template for your page 3 technical details on Sundays. Upload your updated BESTRACK between 8:00\u20139:00 PM.<\/p>\n

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BESTRACK (ABO PROGRESS TRACKER)<\/h3>\n
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BESTRACK Format & Example<\/h4>\n

See how a completed BESTRACK should look. Use this as the template for your weekly updates.<\/p>\n

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Homework #14 \u2014 BESTRACK Instructions<\/h4>\n

Full instructions for creating and maintaining your BESTRACK throughout the spring semester.<\/p>\n

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TUESDAY PROGRESS SUMMARIES (TPS)<\/h3>\n
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TPS #11 To #19 Format<\/h4>\n

Template for your page 3 technical details on Tuesdays. Upload your updated BESTRACK by ~11:30 PM.<\/p>\n

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TPS #20 & #21 \u2014 April 7 & 14, 2026<\/h4>\n

Special end-of-semester formats submitted after Homework #15 and #16 completion. Includes Bestrack#11 and #12.<\/p>\n

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MAJOR PROGRESS REPORT #3 (MPR#3) \u2014 DUE MARCH 8, 2026<\/h3>\n
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MPR#3 Cover Page<\/h4>\n

Required cover page template for your third Major Progress Report. All teams must follow this format for their submission.<\/p>\n

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MPR#3 Format<\/h4>\n

Complete guidelines and formatting requirements for your third Major Progress Report. Submit with Bestrack#7.<\/p>\n

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COMPREHENSIVE PROGRESS REPORT (CPR) \u2014 FINAL DUE APRIL 19, 2026<\/h3>\n
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CPR Cover Page<\/h4>\n

Official cover page template for the final Comprehensive Progress Report. All teams must use this format.<\/p>\n

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CPR Format<\/h4>\n

Complete guidelines and formatting requirements for your final report. Draft due April 12, Final CPR due April 19.<\/p>\n

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DIGITAL LOGBOOK & PROJECT MANAGEMENT<\/h1><\/p>\n

To help you stay organized and streamline the documentation process throughout the year, we have implemented a dedicated digital management system using Google Drive. This guide will explain how it works.<\/p>\n

How It Works:<\/h3>\n
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  1. Your Project Folder:<\/strong> Your team has a dedicated, shared Google Drive folder.<\/li>\n
  2. Your Personal Sub-Folder:<\/strong> Inside your team’s folder, you will find a personal sub-folder with your name on it. This is your private workspace.<\/li>\n
  3. Your Logbook & Timesheet:<\/strong> Inside your personal folder, you will find two pre-configured files waiting for you:\n