1. Assigned topics can be swapped by mutual consent.

2. Maximum length: Four pages including figures and references.

3. Organize paper into sections:
   a. Abstract--200 to 300 words on main ideas and results of the paper.
   b. Introduction--problem statement, motivation, background information.
   c. Main body--include sections on definitions, analysis, algorithms,
                 designs, available results, applications, limitations,
                 improvements, etc., as applicable.  Explain by examples.
   d. Conclusion--Summarize importance of work and recent developments.  Give
                 future directions.
   e. References--List only the essential references.

4. Peer Review: Upon completion have your draft reviewed by a colleague in the
                class.  Incorporate corrections and suggestions obtained from
                the reviewer.  INCLUDE REVIEWER'S NAME ON THE PAPER.

5. Instructions for reviewing: A reader should be able to grasp the main ideas
                 of a clearly-written four-page paper in half an hour.  Please
                 give meaningful comments and suggestions.

6. Submission: Submit a hard-copy of the reviewed and revised paper by April 27,
               2004.  Also submit a PDF file to vagrawal@eng.auburn.edu so that
               your paper can be made available to the class.