In the paper summary assignment, you will select and summarize four papers of your choosing from a list of suggested papers. In summarizing each paper, contextualize the paper within the research landscape, discuss the motivation and problem definition, the key approach of the paper - including the features that make it especially unique from other contemporary literature, and results/implications of the work for the community.
Each summary should be roughly half a page using the provided LaTeX template. Some papers leave more to unpack and discuss than others, you’re welcome to have some summaries which are longer, and some which are shorter - however, your entire submission is to be at least two but not greater than three pages using the LaTeX template (you do not need to include the title or authorship segments - since your name is included with your submission - if you would prefer to omit them to save on space).
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Demonstrates sophisticated knowledge of the context behind each paper. | 20% |
| Clearly discusses the motivation behind each paper, and the way in which the paper defined the problem.. | 20% |
| Shows sophisticated knowledge of the nuances of the approach behind each paper’s technique. | 30% |
| Discussion of research implications - including a clear-eyed discussion of where each paper’s drawbacks may limit the research implications or applications of the work. | 20% |
| Remains within the page limit. | 10% |