Final Report and Final Presentation

Report Proposal

The report proposal is due on January 17, 2013 January 24, 2013. For this literature search, have 1 key reference as well as 5 supporting references. Submit TWO hard copies of the Report Proposal - one for the English instructor and one for the technical instructors. Use the Report Proposal Guidelines. For the reference list, use the standard IEEE format (for examples, see any IEEE Transactions or Journal).

proposed report topics - 2013

Progress Report

The progress report is due on February 14, 2013. Submit TWO hard copies of the Progress Report  - one for the English instructor and one for the technical instructors. For the reference list, use the standard IEEE format (for examples, see any IEEE Transactions or Journal).

Final Report

Students need to submit both an electronic copy and a hard copy of the report. The electronic copy must be submitted by April 11, 2013.

The filename should be yourfirstname_yourlastname.pdf or yourfirstname_yourlastname.doc.

Students may wish to review the Report Guidelines, which include examples of proper citations.

A hard copy of your report must be submitted no later than April 11, 2013.

Final Report Format

Submit TWO hard copies of the Report Proposal - one for the English instructor and one for the technical instructors. Both copies of your report must be properly bound or securely contained in a duotang folder and conform to the following:

• Print on one side of the page only
• Use a 12-point font
• Do not indent paragraphs; 1.5 or double space between lines; triple space between paragraphs
• Place page numbers at the bottom center of the page
• Paginate consecutively, using roman numerals for the front matter and arabic numerals for the main text, e.g.:
  • Letter of Transmittal: no number
  • Title Page: counts as Page i, but don't type this on the page
  • Abstract: ii
  • Table of Contents: iii
  • List of Illustrations: iv (unless TOC is more than one page)
  • Glossary: v
  • List of Abbreviations: vi
  • Introduction: 1
• Begin each primary section on a new page
• Begin each primary heading 4 cm (1.5 inch) from the top of the page
• Headings:
  • Primary: all capitals, centered
  • Secondary: main words only capitalized; at left margin, underlined
  • Tertiary: main words only capitalized; at the left margin
  • Use bolding at your discretion, but avoid visual clutter
  • Triple space between all headings and the text they introduce
  • Number all your headings
• Leave a 2.5 cm (1 inch) margin at the right of the page and at the bottom. Leave a 4 cm (1.5 inch) margin at the left of the page to accommodate the cover.
   

Final Presentation

The presentation needs to be in pdf format. Bring a copy of your presentation to class, to be loaded onto one of the instructor's computers. This will reduce transition time between speakers. Presentation length: 12 minutes.

• Presentation Schedule
• Presentation Evaluation Criteria
• Final Report Evaluation Criteria
• Key to Marking Symbols (used by English instructor when marking assignments)

Plagiarism

The act of copying other people's written words or ideas without proper referencing is considered plagiarism. If plagiarism is detected, it may result in disciplinary action such as significant reduction in the mark for the report or failing the course.

The UBC policy on Academic Misconduct: http://www.vpacademic.ubc.ca/integrity/policies.htm, with some relevant information:

"Plagiarism: This includes but is not limited to the presentation or submission of the work of another person, without citation or credits, as the student's own work."

"Disciplinary Measures which may be imposed, singly or in combination, for Academic Misconduct or Non-Academic Misconduct include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. A letter of reprimand.
2. A failing grade or mark of zero in the course in which the Academic Misconduct occurred.
3. Suspension or cancellation of any scholarships, bursaries or prizes.
4. Suspension from the University for a specified or indefinite period of time. Students will not receive credit for courses taken at another institution during a suspension.
5. Expulsion from the University.
6. A notation of discipline on the student's record in the Student Information System, which will appear on the student's Transcript of Academic Record.
7. Revocation of a degree or other academic credentials dishonestly or improperly obtained."
 

The UBC Library has a summary of plagiarism: what it is, the consequences, and remedies.