CHAPTER 6: COMMUNICATION SKILL: REPORT, VISUAL & DIGITAL
SEMM 1921
INTRO TO MECH. ENG.
UTM JOHOR BAHRU
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction
Various types of Report as an Undergraduate Student
Laboratory
(Experimental)
Class Task
(Assignment)
Industrial Training
(Activities)
Thesis
(Final Year Project)
Journal Article
(Final Year Project)
2. Report Structure
A typical technical report structure may consist of:
Title Page
Abstract/Summary
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
List of Abbreviations & Symbols
List of Appendices
Main Report
Conclusion and Recommendation
References
Appendices
Industrial Training
(Activities)
The Main Report element of a technical report may consist of the following items:
Introduction
Background
Literature Review
Project Description/Methodology
Results & Discussion
Industrial Training
(Activities)
The Short Report (for laboratory report or class report) may consist of the following items:
Title of Paper
Author(s) and Affiliation(s)
Abstract
Keywords
Introduction
Materials & Methods
Results & Discussion
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
List of References
Industrial Training
(Activities)
In general, a journal/conference article may consist of the following elements:
Title Page
Summary
Table of Contents
Introduction/Background
Project Description/Methodology
Results & Discussion
Conclusion
References
Industrial Training
(Activities)
3. Elements in Report
Industrial Training
(Activities)
Elements | Description |
Acknowledgement, Abstract, Table of Content, List of Tables & Figures, Abbreviations & Symbols, Appendices | In the sequence given, these should use roman numerals i.e. i, ii, iii, iv etc. The table of content should follow the preferred format as in the UTM’s Thesis Guidelines . |
Abstract/ Summary | A brief summary of the project/work carried out highlighting purpose, methods and outcomes/key findings |
Introduction | Introduce the project/work done. This should contain the Objective, Problem Statement (a statement defining the problem), Scope of Work, brief content of the following sections (what to expect). Do not forget to cite any references used. |
Industrial Training
(Activities)
Elements | Description |
Background/Literature Review | Describe all related materials that have been studied/searched (from journal/conference papers, thesis, books) and relevant to the project e.g. Design process, possible materials characteristic, production processes, costs, currently available methods, systems or solutions, patent search results etc. Cite at the appropriate points in the text the names of the authors and the year the work was published. Include the theoretical background of the study/work. |
Methodology (Method used to solve the problem) | Include description of experiment/numerical methods etc. Describe the procedures employed to conduct the study/project & instrumentation used. In a design project, it includes concept evaluation, concept development sketches and any detailed explanation of the various stages of work. Include description of tools/softwares used for analysis. Do not forget to cite any references used. |
Industrial Training
(Activities)
Elements | Description |
Results and Discussion | Complete data gathered, properly presented in tables, graphs etc. Tables and figures properly captioned. Complete analysis with good supporting evidence. Discuss problems faced & their solutions. Describe relationship, trends, etc. Discuss the findings in-relation to theory and any deviation from the expected result. Include error/uncertainty analysis. |
Conclusion | Explain briefly whether the objective(s) have been achieved and any deviation from the target. Highlight key findings & make recommendations. State limitations of the study and suggest future work/study |
Industrial Training
(Activities)
Elements | Description |
References | The list of references should consist of a listing of sources actually cited, compiled either alphabetically (Harvard System), numerically (Number System) or American Psychological Association Style (APA Style). |
Appendices | Put any information that can help the reader to understand some of the explanation in the report, if required. This information supports the report. |
4. References
Industrial Training
(Activities)
Summary
Industrial Training
(Activities)
Do’s | Don’ts |
| Do not forget page numbering |
Use the spelling and grammar tools in the Word Processing software to help improve your English proficiency |
|
y = mx + c (1) | Do not forget to include citation which provide the source of a theory when you present the theory in the background/literature review. |
Refer to UTM’s Thesis Guidelines on thesis preparation/organization and formatting: http://sps.utm.my/thesis-formatting-2018/ | Do not forget to reference all sources of information |
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CONTENTS
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1. Introduction
Visual
Digital
COMMUNICATION
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2. Visual Communication
Visual communication is a method of exchanging information and ideas through visually appealing imagery and symbols.
It also include the photographs, illustrations, graphics, film,
typography, gestures etc. And many other mediums are
available to communicate your
message.
It is just like sending and giving
information in an interesting
way in which people can take
interest or participate.
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People rely on the visual communication most, and believed to be the best method of communicating each other. Studies show that almost 10% -12% people remember what they hear, 20% – 25% what they read and 70%-80% of people remember what they see. So you can understand which is the most interesting way of communication.
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Methods of Communication:
There are three types of communication
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OBJECTS
MAPS
DRAWINGS OR DIAGRAMS
TABLES
PHOTOGRAPHS
GRAPHS
MODELS
Q
Discuss the
pros & cons
of using each
of these
elements
Visual Elements:
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Visual Aid Media:
SOCIAL MEDIA
COMPUTER PRESENTATIONS
PROJECTION EQUIPMENT
VIDEO EXCERPTS
HANDOUTS
POSTER BOARD
CHALKBOARD OR WHITEBOARD
SIMPLE TO ADVANCED
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3. Digital Communication
The Digital Revolution:
In the years since the invention of the first digital computers, computing power and storage capacity have increased exponentially. Personal computers and smartphones put the ability to access, modify, store and share digital media in the hands of billions of people.
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The Digital Revolution:
Many electronic devices, from digital cameras to drones have the ability to create, transmit and view digital media. Combined with the World Wide Web and the Internet, digital media has transformed 21st century society in a way that is frequently compared to the cultural, economic and social impact of the printing press.
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The Digital Revolution:
The change has been so rapid and so widespread that it has launched an economic transition from an industrial economy to an information-based economy, creating a new period in human history known as the Information Age or the digital revolution.
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The Digital Platforms:
EDITING…
PRESENTATION..
DATABASE ACCESS…
MANY MORE…
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