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Daily Checklist - Master's Thesis Completion

Deadline: February 15, 2026


📅 Week 1: January 16-22 - PERFORMANCE DATA COLLECTION

Friday, January 16 (Day 1)

  • Install/verify NVIDIA Nsight Graphics
  • Document test hardware specs (run ./scripts/get_hardware_specs.sh)
  • Review test scenario document (./scripts/test_scenarios.md)
  • Run Unity game, capture 2-3 frames in Nsight (or use ./scripts/run_unity_test.sh)
  • Start expanding Chapter 4 methodology section

Goal: Nsight working, first captures done, methodology started Target hours: 8 hours


Saturday, January 17 (Day 2)

  • Complete Unity game testing (5-10 frame captures total)
  • Capture at different difficulty levels (low/medium/high bullets)
  • Export key metrics from Nsight (frame time, draw calls, memory)
  • Take screenshots of important Nsight views
  • Continue Chapter 4 (methodology section)

Goal: All Unity data collected, methodology 60% done Target hours: 8 hours


Sunday, January 18 (Day 3)

  • Run Unreal game, capture 2-3 frames in Nsight
  • Test at equivalent difficulty levels to Unity
  • Document any differences in testing approach
  • Export Unreal metrics
  • Compare data format from both engines

Goal: Unreal testing started, initial comparison notes Target hours: 8 hours


Monday, January 19 (Day 4)

  • Complete Unreal game testing (5-10 captures total)
  • Organize all captured data in spreadsheet/CSV
  • Create comparison tables (Unity vs Unreal)
  • Identify key findings from raw data
  • Finish Chapter 4 methodology (target: 150+ lines)

Goal: All testing complete, data organized, methodology done Target hours: 4 hours


Tuesday, January 20 (Day 5)

  • Create graph 1: Frame time comparison
  • Create graph 2: GPU utilization comparison
  • Create graph 3: Memory usage comparison
  • Create graph 4: Draw calls efficiency
  • Start creating LaTeX tables for results

Goal: 4+ publication-quality graphs created Target hours: 4 hours


Wednesday, January 21 (Day 6)

  • Create remaining graphs/visualizations
  • Finalize all comparison tables in LaTeX format
  • Save all figures to latex/tex/img/
  • Write captions for all figures and tables
  • Test that figures compile in LaTeX

Goal: All visualizations ready, saved in correct format Target hours: 4 hours


Thursday, January 22 (Day 7)

  • Write Chapter 5 Section 5.1 (Test methodology)
  • Write Chapter 5 Section 5.2 (Test scenarios)
  • Write Chapter 5 Section 5.3 (Results - Unity)
  • Write Chapter 5 Section 5.4 (Results - Unreal)
  • Write Chapter 5 Section 5.5 (Comparative analysis)
  • Insert all figures and tables with proper references

WEEK 1 MILESTONE: Chapter 5 complete (200+ lines), all data collected Target hours: 4 hours


📅 Week 2: January 23-29 - ANALYSIS & COMPARISON

Friday, January 23 (Day 8)

  • Chapter 6 Section 6.1: Graphics capabilities (Unity URP vs Unreal)
  • Chapter 6 Section 6.2: Shader systems comparison
  • Chapter 6 Section 6.3: Lighting and post-processing
  • Integrate interview quotes where relevant
  • Target: 60-80 new lines in Chapter 6

Goal: Half of Chapter 6 capabilities analysis done Target hours: 8 hours


Saturday, January 24 (Day 9)

  • Chapter 6 Section 6.4: Physics engine comparison
  • Chapter 6 Section 6.5: Audio systems
  • Chapter 6 Section 6.6: Animation systems
  • Chapter 6 Section 6.7: Scripting and workflow
  • Target: Chapter 6 complete (180+ lines total)

Goal: Chapter 6 finished Target hours: 8 hours


Sunday, January 25 (Day 10)

  • Chapter 7 Section 7.1: Synthesis of performance results
  • Create master comparison table (all metrics)
  • Chapter 7 Section 7.2: Multi-criteria analysis
  • Create comparison matrix (performance vs features vs usability)
  • Target: 50% of Chapter 7 done

Goal: Results synthesis and main comparison table Target hours: 8 hours


Monday, January 26 (Day 11)

  • Chapter 7 Section 7.3: Use case recommendations (indie games)
  • Chapter 7 Section 7.3: Use case recommendations (mobile games)
  • Chapter 7 Section 7.3: Use case recommendations (AAA games)
  • Chapter 7 Section 7.4: Research limitations
  • Target: Chapter 7 complete (150+ lines)

Goal: Chapter 7 finished with clear recommendations Target hours: 4 hours


Tuesday, January 27 (Day 12)

  • Chapter 8 Section 8.1: Main research findings
  • Answer all research questions from introduction
  • Verify hypotheses (state which confirmed/rejected)
  • Chapter 8 Section 8.2: Practical recommendations
  • Target: 50% of Chapter 8 done

Goal: Core conclusions written Target hours: 4 hours


Wednesday, January 28 (Day 13)

  • Chapter 8 Section 8.3: Scientific contribution
  • Chapter 8 Section 8.4: Limitations and future work
  • Chapter 8 Section 8.5: Final reflections
  • Polish entire Chapter 8
  • Target: Chapter 8 complete (120+ lines)

Goal: Conclusions chapter finished Target hours: 4 hours


Thursday, January 29 (Day 14)

  • Review and expand Chapter 4 with final details
  • Ensure all methodology is reproducible
  • Add any statistical methods used
  • Read through Chapters 4-8 for consistency
  • Fix any obvious issues

WEEK 2 MILESTONE: All core chapters complete (first draft) Target hours: 4 hours


📅 Week 3: January 30 - February 5 - POLISH & INTEGRATION

Friday, January 30 (Day 15)

  • Review all citations in bibliografia.bib
  • Add missing references (Unity/Unreal docs, tools)
  • Verify citation format consistency
  • Check that all bibliography entries are actually cited
  • Add DOIs where available

Goal: Bibliography complete and verified Target hours: 8 hours


Saturday, January 31 (Day 16)

  • Verify all figures are in tex/img/ directory
  • Check that all figures have proper captions
  • Ensure all tables have captions above them
  • Verify all figures/tables are referenced in text
  • Polish graph aesthetics (fonts, colors, labels)

Goal: All figures and tables publication-ready Target hours: 8 hours


Sunday, February 01 (Day 17)

  • Create Appendix A: Interview question template
  • Create Appendix B: Detailed performance data tables
  • Create Appendix C: Test environment specifications
  • Create Appendix D: Nsight configuration details
  • Update appendices list in main.tex

Goal: Meaningful appendices created Target hours: 8 hours


Monday, February 02 (Day 18)

  • Update list of figures (ensure auto-generated correctly)
  • Update list of tables
  • Update table of contents
  • Check acronyms list (add any missing)
  • Verify all cross-references work

Goal: All lists and cross-references correct Target hours: 4 hours


Tuesday, February 03 (Day 19)

  • Compile complete thesis (use Overleaf if local LaTeX issues)
  • Read entire thesis start to finish
  • Make notes of sections needing improvement
  • Check logical flow between chapters
  • Create prioritized list of issues to fix

Goal: Complete PDF generated, issue list created Target hours: 4 hours


Wednesday, February 04 (Day 20)

  • Fix top 15 issues from review list
  • Improve transitions between chapters
  • Ensure terminology consistency
  • Polish introduction
  • Polish abstract

Goal: Major issues addressed Target hours: 4 hours


Thursday, February 05 (Day 21)

  • Fix remaining issues from review list
  • Final polish pass on all chapters
  • Recompile thesis
  • Read abstract and conclusions again
  • Prepare to send to advisor

WEEK 3 MILESTONE: Complete, readable thesis ready for feedback Target hours: 4 hours


📅 Week 4: February 6-15 - FINAL POLISH & SUBMISSION

Friday, February 06 (Day 22)

  • Send thesis PDF to advisor (dr inż. Michał Chwesiuk)
  • Proofread abstract again (Polish)
  • Proofread abstract again (English)
  • Check Polish grammar and style
  • Verify formatting against WUT requirements

Goal: Thesis sent for review, self-review done Target hours: 8 hours


Saturday, February 07 (Day 23)

  • Continue proofreading (Chapters 1-3)
  • Check for typos and grammar errors
  • Verify technical terminology is correct
  • Check equation formatting (if any)
  • Wait for advisor feedback

Goal: Thorough proofreading of early chapters Target hours: 8 hours


Sunday, February 08 (Day 24)

  • Incorporate advisor feedback (if received)
  • Continue proofreading (Chapters 4-6)
  • Check all code listings format correctly
  • Verify all URLs in bibliography work
  • Check footnotes

Goal: Advisor feedback addressed, more proofreading Target hours: 8 hours


Monday, February 09 (Day 25)

  • Final proofreading (Chapters 7-8)
  • Check formatting requirements:
    • Margins correct
    • Font sizes correct
    • Line spacing correct
    • Page numbers correct
    • Headers/footers correct
  • Verify title page information

Goal: Complete proofreading, formatting verified Target hours: 4 hours


Tuesday, February 10 (Day 26)

  • Compile final PDF
  • Verify all citations compile without errors
  • Check all figures render correctly
  • Verify all cross-references point to correct pages
  • Run spell-check on Polish sections
  • Run spell-check on English sections

Goal: Final, clean PDF generated Target hours: 4 hours


Wednesday, February 11 (Day 27)

  • Check WUT submission requirements (digital/print)
  • Print required number of copies (if needed)
  • Bind thesis at print shop (if needed)
  • Prepare digital submission files
  • Create backup of everything (thesis, source, data)

Goal: Physical copies ready (if required) Target hours: 4 hours


Thursday, February 12 (Day 28)

  • Final review of submission requirements
  • Prepare any additional documents needed
  • Triple-check deadline and submission process
  • Rest and prepare mentally
  • Have submission checklist ready for tomorrow

Goal: Ready for submission, peace of mind Target hours: 4 hours


Friday, February 13 (Day 29)

  • Final review of submission requirements
  • Prepare any additional documents needed
  • Triple-check deadline and submission process
  • Have submission checklist ready
  • Prepare thesis files for upload

Goal: All submission materials ready Target hours: 8 hours


Saturday, February 14 (Day 30)

  • Final final review of thesis PDF
  • Check all links and references work
  • Verify file sizes and formats
  • Test upload process if possible
  • Rest and prepare mentally

Goal: Everything verified and ready Target hours: 8 hours


Sunday, February 15 (Day 31) - SUBMISSION DAY 🎯

  • Submit thesis via required channels
  • Confirm submission received
  • Save confirmation email/receipt
  • Backup final submitted version
  • CELEBRATE! 🎉🎓

FINAL MILESTONE: THESIS SUBMITTED ON TIME!


🔥 Daily Routine Recommendation

Morning (9:00-13:00): 4 hours

  • This is prime writing/analysis time
  • Focus on hardest task of the day
  • Minimize distractions

Afternoon (14:00-17:00): 3 hours

  • Technical work (LaTeX, figures, data)
  • Less intensive tasks
  • Take a proper lunch break!

Evening (19:00-21:00): 2 hours (optional)

  • Light editing and review
  • Planning for next day
  • Only if you have energy

Rest:

  • Get 7-8 hours of sleep
  • Take short breaks (5 min every 25 min)
  • Exercise/walk daily
  • Eat properly!

Quick Daily Log Template

Date: ___/___/2026
Hours: ___
Mood: 😊 😐 😟

Done today:
1. ________________
2. ________________
3. ________________

Tomorrow's top 3:
1. ________________
2. ________________
3. ________________

Remember: Progress over perfection. Every day counts. You've got this! 💪