1. On-Campus Mini-ID2050 Lecture #2

2. Assignment #2 1.Problem Statement 2.Social Implications 3.Background Topics 4.Deliverables 5.Mission Statement Volunteer Examples Discussion

3. Mission 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].

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

5. Objectives Sub-goals Generate specific results 3-5 max 3 data collection 2 analytical 5’ on sheets

6. Assignments #3 and #4 1.Introduction bullets 2.Objectives 3.Information Requirements 4.Questions to sponsor 5.Advantages/Disadvantages of Teams 6.Good/Bad Team member 7.Library

7. Introduction 5 Rhetorical Moves 1.BIG PICTURE Establish field or general topic/context 2.LOCAL CONTEXT Introduce specific problem or issue 3.STATUS QUO Summarize previous research/solutions 4.GAP Identify research space 5.YOUR PROJECT Introduce present research

8. Unfolding the 5 Moves MOVE 1 MOVE 2 MOVE 3 MOVE 4 Background MOVE 5 Methodology

9. Background MOVE 1 MOVE 2 MOVE 3 MOVE 4 Storyline

10. Method.>Results>Analyses MOVE 5 Mission Objectives Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective 3 Objective 4 Objective 5 Results Analyses (Methodology) (Methodology)

11. Unfolding the 5 Moves 1.Establish field or general topic/context 2.Introduce specific problem or issue 3.Specify scope of problem/issue by summarizing previous research 4.Identify research space 5.Introduce present research Volunteer Example Introduction bullets (5’)

12. Information Requirements 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’

13. Questions to Sponsors Clarifications on scope Yes/No Questions Relate to Moves Factoids Sources of information Past programs Budgets/Expenditures to date 2 Examples – 10’

14. Formal Letters to Sponsors 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)

15. Teamwork Advantages/Disadvantages Good/Bad Teammate Contracts (tomorrow) 2 Examples each – 10’

16. Library Support Tutorials Search Path Quiz Template Meeting with Librarian Repeat as needed

17. Literature Review Is a process Leads to Background chapter Meet with Library staff: 1.Concept map and demos 2.Snowball off 1 relevant paper per student 3.Deep searching session Use multiple sources Journals (academic and trade) Books Newspapers and magazines Past IQPs Etc.

18. Library 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;

19. Annotated Bibliography Bibliographical Reference A few paragraph(s) Include: Brief description What’s useful in it What’s not in it Search string/how you found it Gives you credit for dead ends Avoids future teams the bother

20. Past IQPs Database at http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Depts/IGSD/Projects/Venice/Center/Projects/ Project Folders at http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Depts/IGSD/Projects/Venice/Center/Projects/IQP Public vs. Private Folders organized by TERM DOC, PPT, MDB, Maps 1.Search Database (Access) 2.Get it from Folder

21. Writing and Tutors www.wpi.edu/+writing www.wpi.edu/+writing Help Writing Tutors (recommended) Lunsford Peers Logistics Drafts Reviewing Editing Evaluations

22. PQP Meetings YOUR Agenda Send ahead (by today at noon) Bring printed copies for everyone Put Mission + Objectives at top See Samples PQP/IQP Registration Partially fill out your form Bring printed form to meeting Confirm times SEE YOU TOMORROW!