Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
Both sides previous revision Previous revision Next revision | Previous revision | ||
foundation:sahana_gsoc10_student_guidelines [2010/03/03 03:23] bitner |
foundation:sahana_gsoc10_student_guidelines [2010/03/25 19:15] (current) |
||
---|---|---|---|
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
====== Guidelines for Students Participating in Google Summer of Code 2010 for Sahana ====== | ====== Guidelines for Students Participating in Google Summer of Code 2010 for Sahana ====== | ||
===== Application Process ===== | ===== Application Process ===== | ||
- | ==== Project Ideas ==== | ||
- | * http:// | ||
- | |||
- | |||
- | |||
- | |||
- | |||
- | |||
- | |||
==== Application Template ==== | ==== Application Template ==== | ||
It is expected that all students follow this template for their application. Entire Application should be within 7500 Characters. | It is expected that all students follow this template for their application. Entire Application should be within 7500 Characters. | ||
=== 1. Personal Details === | === 1. Personal Details === | ||
- | |||
- | |||
- | |||
* Name | * Name | ||
* Communication details - Email*, Freenode IRC Nickname*, IM, Skype, Blog etc (* compulsory) | * Communication details - Email*, Freenode IRC Nickname*, IM, Skype, Blog etc (* compulsory) | ||
Line 25: | Line 13: | ||
=== 2. Personal Availability === | === 2. Personal Availability === | ||
- | + | | |
- | + | ||
- | | + | |
* Do you have any significant conflicts with the listed schedule? If so, please list them here. | * Do you have any significant conflicts with the listed schedule? If so, please list them here. | ||
* Will you need to finish your project prior to the end of the GSOC? | * Will you need to finish your project prior to the end of the GSOC? | ||
Line 54: | Line 40: | ||
These should be broken down into the following stages. | These should be broken down into the following stages. | ||
- Work already undertaken - What research have you undertaken in this area in advance? (these can just be bullet points and are not required to follow the SMART methodology) | - Work already undertaken - What research have you undertaken in this area in advance? (these can just be bullet points and are not required to follow the SMART methodology) | ||
- | - First trimester (20 April - 22 May) - identify the SMART goals you have for the community bonding period. Most of these are likely to revolve around further scoping of the project with the community, engaging with the community, and updating and finalizing the project plan. | + | - First trimester (26 April - 23 May) - identify the SMART goals you have for the community bonding period. Most of these are likely to revolve around further scoping of the project with the community, engaging with the community, and updating and finalizing the project plan. |
- | - Second trimester (23 May - 6 July) - identify the draft SMART goals you have for the first half of the project. These will be used to assess project process and form the basis for the mid-term evaluation. | + | - Second trimester (24 May - 12 July) - identify the draft SMART goals you have for the first half of the project. These will be used to assess project process and form the basis for the mid-term evaluation. |
- | - Third trimester (7 July - 10 August) - identify the draft SMART goals you have for the second half of the project. These will be used to assess the whole project and in conjunction with the mid-term goals, form the basis for the final evaluation. | + | - Third trimester (13 July - 9 August) - identify the draft SMART goals you have for the second half of the project. These will be used to assess the whole project and in conjunction with the mid-term goals, form the basis for the final evaluation. |
We recognize that the goals may change during the project, and the mentors will accept modifications to the goals at any time. For example, discussion during the community engagement stage may change the scope of the project, and the goals may need to be subsequently modified. As such, the goals are not hard-and-fast, | We recognize that the goals may change during the project, and the mentors will accept modifications to the goals at any time. For example, discussion during the community engagement stage may change the scope of the project, and the goals may need to be subsequently modified. As such, the goals are not hard-and-fast, | ||
Line 68: | Line 54: | ||
It is encouraged for students to communicate with the Sahana team members during the application process to help guide their applications. | It is encouraged for students to communicate with the Sahana team members during the application process to help guide their applications. | ||
Venues to discuss projects: | Venues to discuss projects: | ||
- | * [[https:// | + | * [[https:// |
* [[http:// | * [[http:// | ||