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Lecture #2Lecture #2

Assignment #2Assignment #2

1. Problem Statement2. Social Implications3. Background Topics4. Deliverables5. Mission Statement

Volunteer ExamplesVolunteer Examples

•Discussion

MissionMission•Major Context/Issue•Sponsor•Specific contribution

This project is intended [or similar verbs like: designed, aimed, etc.]to help [or similar verbs like: assist, contribute, aid, etc.] the [sponsoring Agency, or local community]to [ultimate goal of agency/community]by [contribution of project team].

Mission StatementsMission Statements

•Phrase as “contribution”•Spell out specific contributions•Ask WHY?•Underline objectives/keywords•Big Sheet (3’)

ObjectivesObjectives

•Sub-goals•Generate specific results•3-5 max

•3 data collection•2 analytical

•5’ on sheets

Assignments #3 and #4Assignments #3 and #4

1. Introduction bullets2. Objectives3. Information Requirements4. Questions to sponsor5. Advantages/Disadvantages of Teams6. Good/Bad Team member7. Library

IntroductionIntroduction

•5 Rhetorical Moves1. BIG PICTURE

Establish field or general topic/context2. LOCAL CONTEXT

Introduce specific problem or issue3. STATUS QUO

Summarize previous research/solutions4. GAP

Identify research space5. YOUR PROJECT

Introduce present research

Unfolding the 5 MovesUnfolding the 5 Moves

MOVE 1MOVE 2MOVE 3MOVE 4

Background Background

MOVE 5

MethodologMethodology y

BackgroundBackground

MOVE 1MOVE 2MOVE 3MOVE 4

Storyline Storyline

Method.>Results>AnalyseMethod.>Results>Analysess

MOVE 5 Mission Mission

Objectives Objectives Objective 1Objective 2Objective 3Objective 4Objective 5

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AnalyseAnalyses s

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Information Information RequirementsRequirements

•What do you need to know?•Why?•Where can you get the info?•Who specifically has it?•When do you need it by?

•2 Examples – big SHEETS – 10’

Questions to SponsorsQuestions to Sponsors

•Clarifications on scope•Yes/No Questions•Relate to Moves

•Factoids•Sources of information•Past programs•Budgets/Expenditures to date

•2 Examples – 10’

Formal Letters to Formal Letters to SponsorsSponsors

•Samples on Line•Contain

•Logos•Thanks and Excitement•Student Names•Mission Statement and Objectives•Pointed Question(s)•Reference to Alias and URL

•5’ Discussion (finalize at PQP)

TeamworkTeamwork

•Advantages/Disadvantages•Good/Bad Teammate•Contracts (tomorrow)

•2 Examples each – 10’

Library SupportLibrary Support

•Tutorials•Search Path Quiz•Template•Meeting with Librarian•Repeat as needed

Literature ReviewLiterature Review•Is a process •Leads to Background chapter •Meet with Library staff:

1.Concept map and demos2.Snowball off 1 relevant paper per student3.Deep searching session

•Use multiple sources•Journals (academic and trade)•Books•Newspapers and magazines•Past IQPs•Etc.

Library Wish ListLibrary Wish List• Introductory textbooks (freshman intro)• “Classic” paper(s) on the topic (snowball)• “Historical review” papers (chronological)• Very recent “state of the art” paper(s)• Proceedings from a “specialistic conference” • Recent “academic journal(s)” (December)• Recent “trade journal(s)” (December).• “Case studies” of practical applications of theories;• Useful “keyword search strings” for relevant hits;• “Government documents” (by your own sponsor?) • Past IQPs at your site or anywhere in the world;