ID 2050
Lecture #1

• 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

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

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

Problem Statement
• What is the core issue?
• What is the “ideal state” of the issue?
• What is the reality instead?
• Big sheet (3’)

The problem/issue is that [something or someone] is whereas it should be
This situation causes to be
[the actual situation]
[the ideal situation].
[something or someone]
[the impact on it/him/her].

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

If nothing is done will result in
[the problem]
[the impact in the long run]

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

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

•Major Context/Issue
•Sponsor
•Specific contribution
This project is intended [or similar verbs like: designed, aimed, etc.
] to help the to by
[or similar verbs like: assist, contribute, aid, etc.
[sponsoring Agency, or local community]
[ultimate goal of agency/community]
[contribution of project team].
]

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.

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.

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

POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Who is Impacted +
Citizens
Department
Etc.
Why
Better services
Smoother operation
Etc.

NEGATIVE SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Who is Impacted -
Power companies
Local citizens
Etc.
Why
Competition
Work disruption
Etc.

Poor Example
The success of this project will impact UNESCO’s 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 UNESCO’s reputation as a cultural and educational authority. A poorly designed proposition may damage UNESCO’s 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.

• 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!

Introduction
• 5 Rhetorical Moves
1. BIG PICTURE
Establish field or general topic/context
2. LOCAL CONTEXT
Introduce specific problem or issue
3. STATUS QUO
Summarize previous research/solutions
4. GAP
Identify research space
5. YOUR PROJECT
Introduce present research

Unfolding the 5 Moves
MOVE 1
MOVE 2
MOVE 3
MOVE 4
MOVE 5
Background
Methodology

MOVE 1
MOVE 2
MOVE 3
MOVE 4
Background
Storyline

Method.>Results>Analyses
MOVE 5
Mission
(Methodology)
Objectives
Objective 1
Objective 2
Objective 3
Objective 4
Objective 5
Results
Analyses

Introduction Samples
• See COMPLETED IQP REPORTS

Assignments #3 & #4
• Title/Cover Page
• Web Page
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Information Requirements
• Letter to Sponsor
• Mission v.2

Assignments #3 & #4
• Title/Cover Page
• Web Page
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Information Requirements
• Letter to Sponsor
• Mission v.2

Title/Cover Page
• See past projects at: www.wpi.edu/Academics/Depts/IGSD/Projects/Venice/Center/ID2050/Handouts/Handou ts.html
Under: COMPLETED IQP REPORTS
• Easiest way to get to these: my.wpi.edu

Assignments #3 & #4
• Title/Cover Page
• Web Page
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Information Requirements
• Letter to Sponsor
• Mission v.2

Web Page Samples
• London C06 at: www.wpi.edu/Academics/Depts/IGSD/Projects/Venice/Center/Projects/London/C06_Lon don_Projects.html
• Easiest way to get to these: www.wpi.edu/~carrera
Click on LONDON (toward bottom)

Assignments #3 & #4
• Title/Cover Page
• Web Page
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Information Requirements
• Letter to Sponsor
• Mission v.2

Assignments #3 & #4
• Title/Cover Page
• Web Page
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Information Requirements
• Letter to Sponsor
• Mission v.2

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

Objectives Samples
• See COMPLETED IQP REPORTS
• Look at METHODOLOGY intro

Assignments #3 & #4
• Title/Cover Page
• Web Page
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Information Requirements
• Letter to Sponsor
• Mission v.2

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’

Information Req. Form
• Click on link on ASSIGNMENT
• Assignments are off my.WPI

Assignments #3 & #4
• Title/Cover Page
• Web Page
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Information Requirements
• Letter to Sponsor
• Mission v.2

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

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

Sample Letters
• Under SAMPLES
• off my.WPI

Assignments #3 & #4
• Title/Cover Page
• Web Page
• Introduction
• Objectives
• Information Requirements
• Letter to Sponsor
• Mission v.2

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

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

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

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

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;

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