ID-2050 Lecture #5

Assignments #5 and #6 1.Introduction Moves Background Outline 3.Literature Review/Annotated Bibliography 4.Project Cover Page 5.Project Web Page (w/ pictures) 6.Sponsor Letter 7.Killer Graphs 8.Teamwork Assessment 9.Boundaries

Introduction + Factoids 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 10’ Examples and Factoids

Background Outline Moves 1-4 = STORYLINE Concept Maps Information Requirements (T/R) Pointed Research Literature Review “Teleological” Writing 10’ Examples and Discussion

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

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

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;

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Introduction 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

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

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

Assignment #8 Presentation Draft of Proposal Cover TOC, LOF, LOT Introduction Background (annotated outline) Methodology Introduction Objective Headings

Presentations 1.Title Slide 2.Move 1 with factoids and pictures 3.Move 2 ditto 4.Move 3 (multiple?) 5.Move 4 (gap) – just orally? 6.Move 5 MISSION 7.OBJECTIVES (w/ tasks)? One per objective? See handouts on line

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