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Introduction

TECH 4943

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Introduction

In general: setting the stage for your proposal.

Beginning to give specifics.

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Think of it as beginning to unpacking your summary.

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Leading your reader into your project.

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Introduction

Summary is "Roadsign"

Introduction is the "On Ramp"

  • Give context
  • Bring reader up to speed with the details

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3 Types of Projects

Work-related project

  • Industry Context
    • Industry
    • Company and their role
    • Department
  • Problem Context
    • Loss (is it measurable)
    • Explain,describe current state
  • Solution Context
    • What is better?
    • Is it measurable?

Don’t get sued. You must get written permission from your employer if you do a work-related project.

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3 Types of Projects

New/Improved Product Project

  • Industry Context
    • Industry
    • Similar products
  • Problem Context
    • Loss (is it measurable)
    • Explain,describe current state
  • Solution Context
    • What is better?
    • Is it measurable?

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3 Types of Projects

Lab Exercise Development/Rework

  • Curricular Context
    • Background/history of the Course
    • Identify stakeholders
    • Benefit to the stakeholders
  • Problem Context
    • Introduction to the technology
    • How is the technology to be implemented
  • Solution Context
    • Outcomes of the Lab exercise
    • How to measure/evaluate the outcomes

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Mini Proposal Due NEXT WEEK

Turn in your introduction completely formatted as your final paper.

  • Title page
  • Section Headings (for all headings, even ones yet to be written).
  • Your revised summary
  • Your completed introduction
  • Your complete bibliography.

This will be the only time I will pre-mark MLA formatting and other issues.

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Proofreading

Is your responsibility to know that your paper is correctly formatted and error-free before you turn it in.

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Have other people read it.

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Listen to their input.

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Have your computer read it to you (MS Narrator)

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