ID2050

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ID-2050

• Lecture 5

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Assignments 5 and 6

• Introduction Moves 1-4
• Background Outline
• Literature Review/Annotated Bibliography
• Project Cover Page
• Project Web Page (w/ pictures)
• Sponsor Letter
• Killer Graphs
• Teamwork Assessment
• Boundaries

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Introduction Factoids

• BIG PICTUREEstablish field or general
  topic/context
• LOCAL CONTEXTIntroduce specific problem or issue
• STATUS QUOSummarize previous research/solutions
• GAPIdentify research space
• YOUR PROJECTIntroduce present research

• 10 Examples and Factoids

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Background Outline

• Moves 1-4 STORYLINE
• Concept Maps
• Information Requirements (T/R)
• Pointed Research
• Literature Review
• Teleological Writing
• 10 Examples and Discussion

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BG Storylines

• Use Concept Map and Moves 1-4
• Thread main topics with story
• Create compelling arguments
• Keep interest alive
• Keep details in appendices

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Unfolding the 5 Moves
MOVE 1 MOVE 2 MOVE 3 MOVE 4
Background
Methodology
MOVE 5
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Literature Review Review

• 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

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Annotated Bibliography

• Bibliographical Reference
• A few paragraph(s)
• Include
• Brief description
• Whats useful in it
• Whats not in it
• Search string/how you found it
• Gives you credit for dead ends
• Avoids future teams the bother

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Project Cover Page

• Samples on Line
• Key Features
• Names (Students, Advisors, Sponsors)
• Date
• Logos (WPI and Sponsor)
• Picture?
• Creative Titles
• 5 Titles

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Project Web Page

• Samples on Line (Boston)
• Similar to Cover Pages
• Contain
• Logos
• Student Names and Photos
• Drafts of Proposal
• Links
• 5 Web Review

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Sponsor Letter

• 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)

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Killer Graphs

• Graphics that say it all and encapsulate ideal
  outcomes
• Multivariate
• Maximize Data-Ink
• Minimize Chart-Junk
• 15 Review of Killer Graphs
• Tufte Book(s) on Reserve

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Killer Graphs - Datasets

• Next week
• Multiple datasets (for Multivariate)
• Format of Datasets
• Sources of Data
• 5 Discussion during Killer Graphs

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Teamwork Assessment

• Be Honest
• Be Open
• Communicate
• with each other
• with advisors
• Nip it in the bud!
• Discussion at PQP meeting

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Project Boundaries

• Domain of Inquiry - DEFINE
• Public Schools
• All grades?
• Area of Study - MAP
• Quincy
• All Brookline Intersections?
• Temporal Dimension - CLARIFY
• Satellite photos in Spring or Winter?
• Double-threats during rush hour or at night?
• 10 Examples and Discussion

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Assignment 7

• Continue Literature Review
• Add Methodology Sources
• Background Outline
• Move 5 of Introduction
• Methodology Introduction
• Methods and Tasks
• Information Requirements
• Killer Graphics - Datasets
• Rooming Preference
• Midterm Team Dynamics

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Introduction

• BIG PICTUREEstablish field or general
  topic/context
• LOCAL CONTEXTIntroduce specific problem or issue
• STATUS QUOSummarize previous research/solutions
• GAPIdentify research space
• YOUR PROJECTIntroduce present research

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Methodology Introduction

• Move 5
• Mission
• Objectives - LIST
• Define Domain of Inquiry
• Map of Study Area
• Clarify Temporal Aspects
• Give roadmap to rest of chapter

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Mission and Objectives

• Mission - IDEAL
• Objectives - REAL
• Generate specific results
• 3 data collection
• 2 analytical
• Finalize at PQP (on AGENDA!)

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Assignment 8

• Presentation
• Draft of Proposal
• Cover
• TOC, LOF, LOT
• Introduction
• Background (annotated outline)
• Methodology
• Introduction
• Objective Headings

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Presentations

• Title Slide
• Move 1 with factoids and pictures
• Move 2 ditto
• Move 3 (multiple?)
• Move 4 (gap) just orally?
• Move 5 MISSION
• OBJECTIVES (w/ tasks)?
• One per objective?
• See handouts on line

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First Draft of Proposal

• Cover
• TOC, LOF, LOT
• Introduction
• Background (annotated outline)
• Methdology
• Introduction
• Objective Headings
• Methods and Tasks
• PEER REVIEW! QUALITY!