I will create groups of four.
You can create pairs and I'll try to match them. I want each group to
write a research paper. Obviously, with the limited time, the "research"
will be of limited scope. The paper will be a MAXIMUM of 5 pages
single-spaced (10 double-spaced). The format of the paper will be as
follows.
Abstract (one paragraph, half a page max)
Summerize the entire paper. The user will use this as an indicator as
to weather this paper is something he/she wants to read. This is
EXTREMELY important.
Introduction
Basically tell the reader why this paper and subject is so important.
Background
What have other researchers said about the subject? Give previous work.
Method
Describe how you have obtained your data. Also describe limitations of
your study
Results
Give the results of your study
Conclusions
Interpret your results
Appendix (optional - you may include appendices depending on your
research)
Presentation (due Oct 29) - 30%
Please prepare a 10 minute presentation that will present the purpose
and method of your groups experiment. Please present the Introduction,
Background, and Method of your experiment. Discuss what you expect
to find. Why is this topic so important? Previous work?
Two people from your group will do the presentation, while two
different people will answer questions. I will decide who talks and who
answers and when. So be prepared!!!
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEEEEAAAAAAASE ASK. ONCE YOU'VE HANDED IN YOUR
PAPER, IT'S TOO LATE.