Book excerpt: Until now there has been no single resource to help students acquire the skills they need to complete computing projects successfully. This book will fill the gap for both undergraduate and graduate students. It covers all the fundamental skills a student will need to meet and exceed the required standard every time.*Provides complete coverage of skills needed to propose, produce and present projects; everything a student needs is in one convenient source*Bridges the gap between academic and industrial projects; prepares students for real-world approaches*Includes detailed material on referencing, literature, surveying, project management and presentation skills