Technical Reports ELEC422 Design II

Objectives To gain experience in the process of generating disseminating and sharing of technical knowledge in electrical engineering discipline To promote a lifelong endeavor of acquiring knowledge through reading, understanding, and applying new materials To become familiar with IEEE publication standards and paper template

Sources of Knowledge IEEE Transactions & Journal articles Conference Proceedings Edited Books Technical Reports Theses & Dissertations Internet & the World Wide Web

Elements of Technical Reports Title List of Authors Abstract Introduction Theoretical Analysis Methods (Apparatus & Procedures) Discussion Conclusions Acknowledgements References Appendices

Title & A List of Authors A short, informative description of the essence of the paper Contain the fewest number of words (40 characters or less) Readers use the title to determine initial interest in the paper Names of people with active role are listed

Abstract A summary of the entire report in 250 words or less Contains scope and purpose, a short description of the methods, results, and conclusions No literature citations or references to figures

Introduction Concisely states what motivated the study Consists of two primary parts Background or historical perspective on the topic (inconsistencies, unanswered questions, or new questions to set the stage for the present study) Statement of objectives of the work

Theoretical Analysis Provide the development of appropriate equations and/or numerical techniques Mathematical expressions presented in a consistent style Equations have a right-aligned sequential number in parentheses

Methods Provides sufficient detail to allow another technically-trained individual to replicate the analysis and/or experiment Description of any specialized apparatus, instrumentation, data acquisition, and any specialized measurement methodology

Apparatus & Procedures Enough description that the experiment could be reproduced by anyone in the field Sequential in narrative style (i.e., no bulleting or numbering) Write in third person, past tense, passive voice.

Results A summary of the findings from the study or experiment Expected to have two components A body of text describing the results Visual elements (graphs, figures, and tables) to help visualize the data

Discussion & Conclusions Interpretation and possible explanations of the results (‘big picture’ view) Summarize why the results support the conclusions Describe inconsistencies in the data Discuss possible sources of error Describe the impact on the state of knowledge Suggest future extensions of the current work

Acknowledgements Acknowledge people and organizations that facilitated the study The heading not numbered

References Outside sources consulted in preparing the paper Typically cited in the Introduction, Methods, and Discussion sections Refer to earlier method that was modified in the current work Refer to prior premise used as a basis for current analysis

Appendices Contains extra material not essential, but may be helpful to the anyone trying to replicate the study Detailed theoretical derivation A tabulation of data to be used as a benchmark test for future development

Basic Requirements Succinct and clearly written. Sufficient description to enable an engineer familiar with basic electrical measurements to reproduce your results. Printed output from a word processor. Figures prepared by software. Proper grammar, punctuation, spelling expected

Formatting Typed in 10 or 12 point type formulae typeset using an equation editor Same font and form for all headings. One inch left & right margins Cite your source as a reference (a number in square brackets, e.g. [1]) A list of references at end of report (IEEE)

Tables & Figures Tables and figures must have a title, a number, and a caption (above for table, below for figure). Referenced in the text by title and number Specify unit of measure associated with variable Use table when there is no relation between subsequent datum

CEEDS Paper Present your design project in the form of a technical report previously described Start early and allow time for editing and proofreading (Revision) Strictly follow instructions in IEEE template Writing style clearly understood by your peers (people with similar training) Keep the tone factual and objective

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Grading 50% for paper (10% of total grade) Submit the first draft to your project advisor and course instructor by 23 March 2016 Paper evaluated on three criteria: organization (format), quality of writing, and completeness 50% for oral presentation (10% of total grade) Input from project advisor & other faculty members