Outline + references Material Eng

MSE 227 Outline format for Term Paper

What is it?

This assignment shows that you have a plan for your term paper.

You have the topic, the structure for the paper, can provide very brief information for the paper

sections and you have the sources (references).

How long is it? - 1 page plus list of references (6 minimum younger than you)

What is its purpose? -

• The outline is to show that you have started working on your paper.

• Show that you know what you will discuss (sections/subtopics) and where you can find this

information (sources and complete references).

• It is important that you learn how to research and how to find relevant technical information

for your paper.

• The topic you select must be listed on the syllabus. You will not receive credit if it is a topic

from a previous semester and has specifically been removed from the term paper list.

• I must be able to locate your sources based on your references.

Below is an example of the basic structure and length for the outline.

You have to provide some information such as what is your topic, what you plan to discuss, and

provide specific references, properly formatted.

It is technical information; omit the use of “I” and “we”.

Outline Sections (to include if appropriate)

Topic (title of term paper)

Abstract (go back and do this after paper is finished)

Introduction or Background information

Theory (if applicable)

Materials and Properties

Processing

Applications

Conclusion

MSE 227 Design Project – Topic

Option l: Materials Application

The purpose of this report is to analyze the behavior of specific materials for a specific use. It is

expected that this report will build upon course material and is at a technical difficulty of

someone with a working knowledge of MSE 227.

Option 2: Materials Selection Report

The purpose of this report is to analyze material requirements in a specific design and to compare

the behavior of candidate materials. The report should include the basis for selection in terms of

the design, the selection criteria, comparison between materials behavior, and specification of the

material for purchase.

Topics for the Technical Paper

1. Nanowires and nanotubes 2. MEMS 3. Gallium nitride semiconductors 4. Lithium rechargeable batteries 5. Space Craft Materials 6. Nanocarbon Aerogels 7. Electronics on paper 8. Graphene sensors 9. Sapphire materials 10. Additive manufacturing 11. Capacitive interfaces 12. Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers 13. Materials used in rovers and robotics 14. Advanced materials for sport applications

Acceptable Reference Format (ISO)

[1] M. Kajiwara, S. Uemiya, T. Kojima and E. Kikuchi, “Hydrogen permeation properties through

composite membranes of platinum supported on porous alumina,” Catal. Today 56 (2000), p. 65.

[2] J. H. Arps, B. Lanning and G. Dearnaley, Maximizing a Potentially Significant Energy Source:

SwRI researchers develop ultra-thin metal membranes for hydrogen gas separation, Technology

Today, Spring 2006.

[3] K. Hou and R. Hughes, “Preparation of thin and highly stable Pd/Ag composite membranes

and simulative analysis of transfer resistance for hydrogen separation,” Journal of Membrane

Science 214 (2003), p. 43.

[4] J.N. Keuler and L. Lorenzen, “Developing a heating procedure to optimize hydrogen

permeance through Pd–Ag membranes of thickness less than 2.2 μm,” Journal of Membrane

Science 195 (2002), p. 203.

[5] Y.S. Cheng and K.L. Yeung, Palladium–silver composite membranes by electroless plating

technique, Journal of Membrane Science 158 (1999), p. 127.