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Content:
I suggest you structure the document so that, at a minimum, it contains these parts:
Executive summary: A concise, non-technical summary of the entire document that captures the motivation, proposed approach(es), and deliverables. This section should not include any information that is not covered in the body of the report. I suggest you write this summary last, after the body is finished. This section is limited to 300 words. This should be a separate, stand-alone section in your report.
Background and Significance: Cover the motivation, background material, describe who the "user" or "consumer" is for your project, point out the novelty and impact on society, health care, etc. You might point out who else has addressed this problem, and what the shortcomings are in their solutions.
Requirements specification: What are the requirements on your design? The requirements might include functional requirements, manufacturing constraints, safety and regulatory issues, cost and marketing constraints, etc. You can do this in the text, or you could include text and a table.
Feasibility and Summary of Design: Describe at least one initial design here. You might not have all of the details yet, but based on the literature and your knowledge of the subject area, convince the reader that your proposed design is feasible and the project can be successfully completed. You can include figures, diagrams, tables, etc. to show your design. Be sure your proposed design will satisfy the requirements you listed in the previous section. If you need special equipment, expertise, etc., you should describe here how you will get these resources. Will you be able to design and build this with the financial resources you have available? Can you do it by April 2005?
Validation and Testing: How will you test the device to demonstrate that it works?
Deliverables: Exactly what will you produce during the project?
Legal and Regulatory Issues: Are there special legal or regulatory considerations associated with your product? Is the device patentable? Would sale of the device be regulated by the FDA? Are there ethical or societal issues that might impact a decision to proceed with this product development?
Timeline and Milestones: Describe your Milestones and estimate when you can deliver them. The best Milestones are quantitative. Set specific dates (e.g., 'Month 2') when you will achieve your goals.
Summary: Close with a persuasive argument that convinces the reader that this is an important problem, it is technically and financially feasible, and your team has the resources to do it.
References: List references from the text here in APA style.