ID 2050

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ID 2050

• Lecture 1

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Assignments

• Individual due Mondays
• Group due Wednesdays in class
• In-class discussion
• Group also due at PQP meetings
• include with Agenda
• PQP discussion
• Small writing assignments
• Process oriented/Tasks
• Points for adequate submissions

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Assignments 1 2

• Problem Statement
• Mission Statement
• Positive Social Implications
• Negative Social Implications
• Background Topics

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DISCUSSION

• Problem Statement
• Mission Statement
• Social Implications
• Background Concepts

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Problem Statement

• What is the core issue?
• What is the ideal state of the issue?
• What is the reality instead?
• Big sheet (3)

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Problem
The problem/issue is that something or
someone is the actual situation whereas
it should be the ideal situation. This
situation causes something or someone to be
the impact on it/him/her.
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Example of Problem
The problems is that lead poisoning is
continuing to affect children in Dorchester
whereas it should be prevented and eliminated
. The situation causes children to get sick
and even die
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A Call to Action
If nothing is done the problem will result
in the impact in the long run
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Example of Call to Action
If nothing is done lead poisoning in
Dorchester will result in more deaths and chronic
illnesses for the children of Dorchester
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Mission Statements

• Phrase as contribution
• Spell out specific contributions
• Ask WHY?
• Underline objectives/keywords
• Big Sheet (3)

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Mission

• Major Context/Issue
• Sponsor
• Specific contribution

This project is intended or similar verbs like
designed, aimed, etc. to help or similar
verbs like assist, contribute, aid, etc.
the sponsoring Agency, or local
community to ultimate goal of
agency/community by contribution of project
team.
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Mission Examples
The ultimate goal of this project is to help a
group of Karen villages in Thailand, which are
not connected to the national power grid, to
become more self-sufficient, by exploring the
feasibility and desirability of installing a
microhydroelectric system powered by a local
waterfall.
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Mission Examples
This study focuses on the problem of trafficking
in Women and Children in Thailand and it is
intended to aid the local UNESCO office in
Bangkok in the establishment of a complete and
organized computerized collection of data
concerning this issue, which will allow in-depth
analysis of the trends, patterns and underlying
causes of the phenomenon.
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Social Implications

• Focus only on SUCCESS
• Positive Social Implications
• Negative Social Implications
• Placement in proposal
• WHO and WHY

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Positive Social Implications
POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Negative Social Implications
NEGATIVE SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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Poor Example
The success of this project will impact UNESCOs
world reputation as a respected World Heritage
Site preservation organization. A well designed
plan of preservation and eventual integration of
tourism for the site would aid UNESCOs
reputation as a cultural and educational
authority. A poorly designed proposition may
damage UNESCOs global reputation among the World
Heritage projects. The short term effects of the
project may include a regional increase in
employment and increased revenue from travelers.
The long term effects may include an increased
economic boost due to tourism and its subsets.
The added flux of tourism and money will affect
the surrounding communities economic and
business status. An unsuccessful project could
adversely affect tourism particularly if left
uncorrected.
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The Project Proposal

• Introduction
• Introduces the Issue/Problem
• Background
• Creates the Research Space/Context
• Methodology
• Explains methods used to address issue
• (Expected Results)
• Foresees how data will be displayed
• (Expected Analysis)
• Foresees how data will be analyzed/interpreted
• Will be short and sweet!

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Introduction

• 5 Rhetorical Moves

• BIG PICTUREEstablish field or general
  topic/context
• LOCAL CONTEXTIntroduce specific problem or issue
• STATUS QUOSummarize previous research/solutions
• GAPIdentify research space
• YOUR PROJECTIntroduce present research

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Unfolding the 5 Moves
MOVE 1 MOVE 2 MOVE 3 MOVE 4
Background
Methodology
MOVE 5
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Background
MOVE 1 MOVE 2 MOVE 3 MOVE 4
Storyline
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Method.gtResultsgtAnalyses
Mission
MOVE 5
(Methodology)
Objectives
Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective 3 Objective
4 Objective 5
Results
(Methodology)
Analyses
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Introduction Samples

• See COMPLETED IQP REPORTS

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Background Concept Map

• Identify main concept areas
• Think domains of knowledge
• Sources
• Library Staff (3 meetings)
• Letters to sponsors/contacts
• Past IQPs
• Big Sheet

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Assignments 3 4

• Title/Cover Page
• Web Page
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Information Requirements
• Letter to Sponsor
• Mission v.2

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Assignments 3 4

• Title/Cover Page
• Web Page
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Information Requirements
• Letter to Sponsor
• Mission v.2

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Title/Cover Page

• See past projects at

www.wpi.edu/Academics/Depts/IGSD/Projects/Venice/C
enter/ID2050/Handouts/Handouts.html
Under COMPLETED IQP REPORTS

• Easiest way to get to these

my.wpi.edu
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Assignments 3 4

• Title/Cover Page
• Web Page
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Information Requirements
• Letter to Sponsor
• Mission v.2

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Web Page Samples

• London C06 at

www.wpi.edu/Academics/Depts/IGSD/Projects/Venice/C
enter/Projects/London/C06_London_Projects.html

• Easiest way to get to these

www.wpi.edu/carrera
Click on LONDON (toward bottom)
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Assignments 3 4

• Title/Cover Page
• Web Page
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Information Requirements
• Letter to Sponsor
• Mission v.2

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Assignments 3 4

• Title/Cover Page
• Web Page
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Information Requirements
• Letter to Sponsor
• Mission v.2

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Objectives

• Sub-goals
• Generate specific results
• 3-5 max
• 3 data collection
• 2 analytical
• Example
• To develop a predictive model
• To validate model
• To design volunteer training program
• To identify areas of risk

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Objectives Samples

• See COMPLETED IQP REPORTS
• Look at METHODOLOGY intro

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Assignments 3 4

• Title/Cover Page
• Web Page
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Information Requirements
• Letter to Sponsor
• Mission v.2

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Information Requirements

• What do you need to know?
• Why?
• Where can you get the info?
• Who specifically has it?
• When do you need it by?
• 2 Examples big SHEETS 10

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Information Req. Form

• Click on link on ASSIGNMENT
• Assignments are off my.WPI

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Assignments 3 4

• Title/Cover Page
• Web Page
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Information Requirements
• Letter to Sponsor
• Mission v.2

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Letters to Sponsors

• First Contact/Introductions
• Individual intros
• Alias and URL
• Permission to ask questions
• Questions/Clarifications
• do your homework first
• week after next

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Questions to Sponsors

• Clarifications on scope
• Yes/No Questions
• Relate to Moves
• Factoids
• Sources of information
• Past programs
• Budgets/Expenditures to date

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Sample Letters

• Under SAMPLES
• off my.WPI

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Formal Letters to Sponsors

• Samples on Line
• Contain
• Logos
• Thanks and Excitement
• Student Names
• Mission Statement and Objectives
• Pointed Question(s)
• Reference to Alias and URL

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Assignments 3 4

• Title/Cover Page
• Web Page
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Information Requirements
• Letter to Sponsor
• Mission v.2

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Preview and Miscellaneous

• Teamwork
• Library
• Literature Review
• Annotated Bibliography
• Scheduling YOUR meetings
• Scheduling meetings with ME

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Teamwork

• Advantages/Disadvantages
• Good/Bad Teammate
• Contracts (Wednesday)
• 2 Examples each 10

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Library Support

• Tutorials
• Search Path Quiz
• Template
• Meeting with Librarian
• Repeat as needed

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Literature Review

• Is a process
• Leads to Background chapter
• Meet with Library staff
• Concept map and demos
• Snowball off 1 relevant paper per student
• Deep searching session
• Use multiple sources
• Journals (academic and trade)
• Books
• Newspapers and magazines
• Past IQPs
• Etc.

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Library Wish List

• 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

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Annotated Bibliography

• Bibliographical Reference
• A few paragraph(s)
• Include
• Brief description
• Whats useful in it
• Whats not in it
• Search string/how you found it
• Gives you credit for dead ends
• Avoids future teams the bother