ID-2050ID-2050Lecture #5Lecture #5

Assignments #5 and #6Assignments #5 and #61. Introduction Moves 1-42. Background Outline3. Literature Review/Annotated Bibliography4. Project Cover Page5. Project Web Page (w/ pictures)6. Sponsor Letter7. Killer Graphs8. Teamwork Assessment9. Boundaries

Introduction + FactoidsIntroduction + Factoids1. 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

•10’ Examples and Factoids

Background OutlineBackground Outline•Moves 1-4 = STORYLINE•Concept Maps•Information Requirements (T/R)•Pointed Research•Literature Review•“Teleological” Writing

•10’ Examples and Discussion

BG StorylinesBG 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 MovesUnfolding the 5 Moves

MOVE 1MOVE 2MOVE 3MOVE 4

Background Background

MOVE 5MethodologMethodolog

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Literature Review Literature Review ReviewReview

• 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 BibliographyAnnotated 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 PageProject Cover Page•Samples on Line•Key Features

•Names (Students, Advisors, Sponsors)

•Date•Logos (WPI and Sponsor)•Picture?

•Creative Titles

•5’ Titles

Project Web PageProject Web Page•Samples on Line (Boston)•Similar to Cover Pages•Contain

•Logos•Student Names and Photos•Drafts of Proposal•Links

•5’ Web Review

Sponsor LetterSponsor 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 GraphsKiller 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 - DatasetsKiller Graphs - Datasets• Next week• Multiple datasets (for Multivariate)• Format of Datasets• Sources of Data

• 5’ Discussion during Killer Graphs

Teamwork AssessmentTeamwork Assessment• Be Honest• Be Open• Communicate

•with each other•with advisors

• Nip it in the bud!

• Discussion at PQP meeting

Project BoundariesProject 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 #7Assignment #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

IntroductionIntroduction1. 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

Methodology Methodology IntroductionIntroduction

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

Mission and ObjectivesMission and Objectives

•Mission - IDEAL•Objectives - REAL•Generate specific results

•3 data collection•2 analytical

•Finalize at PQP (on AGENDA!)

Assignment #8Assignment #8•Presentation•Draft of Proposal

•Cover•TOC, LOF, LOT•Introduction•Background (annotated outline)•Methodology

• Introduction• Objective Headings

PresentationsPresentations1.Title Slide 2.Move 1 with factoids and

pictures3.Move 2 ditto4.Move 3 (multiple?)5.Move 4 (gap) – just orally?6.Move 5 MISSION7.OBJECTIVES (w/ tasks)?

•One per objective?•See handouts on line

First Draft of ProposalFirst Draft of Proposal•Cover•TOC, LOF, LOT•Introduction•Background (annotated outline)•Methdology

•Introduction•Objective Headings•Methods and Tasks

•PEER REVIEW! QUALITY!