ID-2050ID-2050Lecture #4Lecture #4

Review Last Week’s Review Last Week’s AssignmentsAssignments

Present Next Week’s Present Next Week’s AssignmentsAssignments

While I am away…While I am away…•Away 9/18-9/30•PQP meetings as scheduled (Jiusto)•ID2050 in SL104 (Jiusto)•Reading and Research (sponsors)•Background and Methodology•Mapinfo, Access, Excel training•1st and 2nd Draft of Proposal•Web updates•Teamwork assessments

Last 2 Weeks of A06Last 2 Weeks of A06

•Mock-ups with real or fake data•Final Proposal•Final Presentation THURSDAY?

The First DraftThe First Draft•Cover Matter

•Cover page, TOC, LOF, LOT•1. Introduction

•All 5 moves•2. Background

•Clear Storyline•Some sections fully developed, some outlined

•3. Methodology•Intro text (mission, objectives, boundaries)•Sub-sections (1 per objective) + paragraphs

•4. Bibliography•ONLY cited works

•APPENDICES•A – Annotated Bibliography•B-Z Other useful info

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

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!)

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

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!