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== Literature Review ==
== Literature Review ==
Introduce the literature review briefly and then use heading and subheadings for topics.  This should focus on information… NO PLAGIARISM! <ref>http://www.humboldt.edu/learning/handouts/plagiarism_guide.pdf</ref> Copy and paste from this [[Practivistas Dominicana/literature review template]].
Introduce the literature review briefly and then use heading and subheadings for topics.  This should focus on information… NO PLAGIARISM! <ref>http://www.humboldt.edu/learning/handouts/plagiarism_guide.pdf</ref> Copy and paste from this [[Practivistas Dominicana/literature review template]].
The following is a short example of the heading structure for a literature review that we went over in class.  Remember in your literature review to not editorialize or make design decisions.  Include only referenced information.  For help with making citations on Appropedia, please see [[Help:Footnotes]].
===Composting basics===
Paragraph on the basics. <ref>This is an example of footnotes.</ref>
===Composting concerns===
Short paragraph on the concerns.<ref>Another example of footnotes.</ref>
===Types of composting===
Short introduction to types of composting.  <ref name=Example>This is an example of a named reference. You can use these named references to repeat citation content throughout the document.</ref>
====Type 1====
Type 1 composting is a system that utilizes.....  Make sure to include description <ref>This is a third example of a plain footnote.</ref>, advantages and disadvantages, and/or have a comparison matrix.
====Type 2====
Type 2 composting is a system that utilizes.....  Make sure to include description, advantages and disadvantages, and/or have a comparison matrix. <ref name=Example/>
====Type 3====
Type 3 composting is a system that utilizes.....  Make sure to include description, advantages and disadvantages, and/or have a comparison matrix.
===Designing interpretive materials===
According to ______ interpretive materials for composting should include....
==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Practivistas_Dominicana_Program]]


Grading criteria for Literature Review:
Grading criteria for Literature Review:

Revision as of 18:26, 30 May 2015

CAPTION TEXT

Abstract

Short abstract describing the project from background to conclusion

Background

Describe the background of the project. Make sure to cover who, what, why, when and where…

Problem statement

Start your project objective statement in the format, "The objective of this project is to..."

Criteria

Include a brief intro to the criteria and then include a table with constraints and weights (0-10 highest). Feel free to use the code from examples, such as CCAT pedal powered TV#Evaluation Criteria.

Grading Criteria for previous sections:

  • Formatting (should look good, sortable table for criteria) +2
  • Thoroughness of content (who, what, when, were, etc.) +4
  • Considers audience (this will be read by people around the world and in the future, consider things such as there is more than one Santo Domingo) +3
  • Extra (e.g. images) +1

Literature Review

Introduce the literature review briefly and then use heading and subheadings for topics. This should focus on information… NO PLAGIARISM! [1] Copy and paste from this Practivistas Dominicana/literature review template. The following is a short example of the heading structure for a literature review that we went over in class. Remember in your literature review to not editorialize or make design decisions. Include only referenced information. For help with making citations on Appropedia, please see Help:Footnotes.



Composting basics

Paragraph on the basics. [2]

Composting concerns

Short paragraph on the concerns.[3]

Types of composting

Short introduction to types of composting. [4]

Type 1

Type 1 composting is a system that utilizes..... Make sure to include description [5], advantages and disadvantages, and/or have a comparison matrix.

Type 2

Type 2 composting is a system that utilizes..... Make sure to include description, advantages and disadvantages, and/or have a comparison matrix. [4]

Type 3

Type 3 composting is a system that utilizes..... Make sure to include description, advantages and disadvantages, and/or have a comparison matrix.

Designing interpretive materials

According to ______ interpretive materials for composting should include....

References

Template:Reflist

Grading criteria for Literature Review:

  • Formatting +1
  • Spelling, grammar, etc. (even when this is not explicitly stated as a criteria, it is expected) +2
  • Credibility (at least 1 book, 1 peer reviewed journal article, and many credible web references per student) +3
  • Thoroughness and relevance (at least 3 very project relevant topics per student) +3
    • Remember engineering 215 students must use technical writing
  • Extra (e.g. amazing sources, beautiful writing, above and beyond topic coverage, etc.) +1

Construction

Very complete description of how final project is made. This large section should have lots of pictures. Please consider making a timeline in addition or instead. Use the Help:Images#Galleries and probably Template:How_to (e.g. Barrel O' Fun Worm Bin Instructions).

Timeline

Introduce the timeline and include a table of the timeline.

Grading criteria for timeline:

  • Spelling and grammar +2
  • Completeness of timeline +4
  • Table formatting +1
  • Timeline introduced +2
  • Separate columns for proposed and actual completion date. +1

Costs

Description of costs, donations, the fact that this is just proposed, etc. See http://www.appropedia.org/Help:Table_examples#Cost_Table for a very nice looking table format.

Grading criteria for costs:

  • Formatting (should look good, see http://www.appropedia.org/Help:Table_examples#Cost_Table formatting) +2
  • Thoroughness and up-to-dateness of budget (should display necessary components, including donations, have an introduction, etc) +4
  • Mathematical accuracy +3
  • Extra (sortable, etc) +1

Operation

This is how to operate. It should have a brief introduction and very useful images with labels. Also it may work best for your project to use the step by step how to template {{How to}}. See #Troubleshooting for an example.

Maintenance

Introduce this maintenance section.

Schedule

This is when to maintain what.

Daily
  • A daily task
  • A daily task
Weekly
  • a weekly task
  • a weekly task
Monthly
  • a monthly task
  • a monthly task
Yearly
  • a yearly task
  • a yearly task
Every __ years
  • task
  • task

Instructions

This is how to use and maintain it. The step by step how to template {{How to}} is most likely best for this part.

File:Bpack bike trailer - demo 1.jpg
How to Do Something

Conclusion

Testing results

Describe the testing results.

Discussion

Discuss the testing results.

Lessons learned

Discuss lessons were learned during this project and what you would do different next time.

Next steps

Discuss any next steps for the project as it goes on into the future.

Troubleshooting

This is only how to troubleshoot basic operation. For complex issues, the solution might just say contact ________. It should be a table in this format:

Problem Suggestion
Example issue Example solution or suggestion
Does not turn on Make sure it is plugged in
Another issue Et cetera

Team

Introduce team and semester in the following format:

Grading criteria for the remaining sections:

  • Grammar and spelling +1
  • Formatting +1
  • Depth, breadth and accuracy of content +7
  • Project documentation's potential for impact (e.g. reproduction) +1

References

Template:Reflist

Make sure to include other relevant categories at the bottom, e.g. [[Category:Rainater]], [[Category:Upcycling]], etc.

  1. http://www.humboldt.edu/learning/handouts/plagiarism_guide.pdf
  2. This is an example of footnotes.
  3. Another example of footnotes.
  4. 4.0 4.1 This is an example of a named reference. You can use these named references to repeat citation content throughout the document.
  5. This is a third example of a plain footnote.
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