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2015-09-28-egr1403_1.pdf
EGR 1403 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION
JOHN W. STRYBOS, P.E. 210-367-3039
[email protected] [email protected]
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ABET FOLDER IS REQUIRED FOR EACH STUDENT
• DUE WHEN YOU TAKE THE FINAL EXAM.
• THE ABET FOLDER INCLUDES GRADED HOMEWORK, QUIZZES, TESTS AND PROJECT.
• THE ABET FOLDER DOES NOT INCLUDE NOTES AND HANDOUTS.
• Extra credit of an amount to be determined will be provided for students that turn in a complete and organized ABET binder.
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PROJECT STEPS DATE Memo
Number
Essay Title Ideas % of Final
Course
Grade
September 16, 2015 1 Brainstorming Several 10%
September 30, 2015 2 Comparison and
Contrast
4 (3 plus
conventional
construction)
10%
October 14, 2015 3 Technical Memo 1 10%
November 18, 2015 4 Technical Memo
with Graphs =
Draft Final Report
1 10%
11/23, 25, 30, 12/1,
2015
Group
Presentation
Presentation 1 10%
December 7 and 9,
2015
Group Final
Report
Final Report 1 10%
Total 1
Presentation
5 Writing
Assignments
60%
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EGR 1403 COURSE GRADING CRITERIA Due Date ASSIGNMENT % WHAT YOU
EARNED
Quizzes
December 7, and 9, 2015 Written Communication = Final Exam 10
Homework 1 11/02/2015
Homework 2 11/16/2015
Graphical Communication 5
5
Quiz 1 August 31, 2015
Quiz 2 September 2, 2015
Personal responsibility through professional ethics and case
studies.
5
5
Writing Exercises
November 18, 2015 Summary Memorandum, after attending presentation. NO. 5 10
September 30, 2015 Compare and Contrast Memorandum after select writings. NO.
2
10
October 14, 2015 Technical instructions memorandum. NUMBER 3 10
November 18, 2015 Edit technical writing examples with graphs memorandum NO.
4 (Draft Final Report)
10
Team Design Project
September 16, 2015 Brain-storming and background research memorandum NO. 1 10
December 7 and 9, 2015 Formal project design report. (Group Final Report) 10
11/23, 25, 30, 12/1, 2015 Oral and visual presentation with audience participation 10
TOTAL 100
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FINAL PRESENTATION GRADING CRITERIA
CATEGORY Excellent 4 Good 3 Fair 2 Poor 1
Organization Students present information in logical,
interesting sequence which audience
can follow.
Students present information in
logical sequence which
audience can follow.
Audience has difficulty following
presentation because students
jump around.
Audience cannot understand
presentation because there is
no sequence of information.
Graphics Slides clear and uncluttered with
lettering large enough to be seen.
Diagrams and photos clearly labeled.
Slides clear, but contain a few
distracting transitions or
unnecessary graphics.
Slides too busy or lettering too
small.
Poorly prepared slides which
are hard to read and hard to
follow.
Mechanics Presentation has no misspellings or
grammatical errors.
Presentation has no more than
two misspellings and/or
grammatical errors.
Presentation has three
misspellings and/or grammatical
errors.
Student's presentation has four
or more spelling errors and/or
grammatical errors.
Eye Contact Students maintain eye contact with
audience, seldom returning to notes.
Students maintain eye contact
most of the time but frequently
return to notes.
Students occasionally use eye
contact, but still read most of
report.
Students read all of report with
no eye contact.
Elocution Students use a clear voice and correct,
precise pronunciation of terms so that
all audience members can hear
presentation.
Students’ voice is clear.
Students pronounce most
words correctly. Most audience
members can hear
presentation.
Students’ voice is low. Students
incorrectly pronounce terms.
Audience members have
difficulty hearing presentation.
Students mumble, incorrectly
pronounce terms, and speak
too quietly for students in the
back of class to hear.
Presentation
(Was it obvious the
material had been
rehearsed and
understood by the
speakers?)
Presenters were all very confident
(demonstrated a sense that the
presenters knew what they were
talking about). Preparation very
evident.
Presenters were occasionally
confident with their
presentation; however the
presenters were not as
confident as could have been.
Preparation was evident.
Presenters were not consistent
with the level of confidence and
preparedness shown, but had
some strong moments.
Preparation was somewhat
evident.
Presenters appeared
unconfident and demonstrated
little evidence of understanding
or planning prior to
presentation.
Use of teamwork Team members transitions organized
and seamless
Team member transitions fairly
organized
Transitions somewhat
disorganized
Some team members did not
contribute
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FINAL REPORT GRADING CRITERIA
CATEGORY Excellent 4 Good 3 Fair 2 Poor 1
Information Gathering Accurate information taken from
several sources in a systematic
manner.
Accurate information taken from
a couple of sources in a
systematic manner.
Accurate information taken from
a couple of sources but not
systematically.
Information taken from only one
source.
Informational Content Clear and accurate understanding of
scientific principles underlying the
topic.
Presented information is concise,
accurate and complete.
Answers to all expected questions are
within program.
Relatively accurate
understanding of scientific
principles underlying the topic.
Presented information is
accurate and mostly complete.
Answers to most expected
questions are within the
program.
Some understanding of
scientific principles underlying
the topic.
Presented information is
incomplete or inaccurate in
places.
Answers to some expected
questions are within program.
Not much understanding
illustrated of scientific principles
underlying the topic.
Presented information is grossly
incomplete and/or inaccurate.
Answers to few expected
questions in program.
Organization Students present information in logical,
interesting sequence which audience
can follow.
Students present information in
logical sequence which
audience can follow.
Audience has difficulty following
presentation because students
jump around.
Audience cannot understand
presentation because there is
no sequence of information.
Development Report has a well defined introduction,
body, conclusion.
The report lacks one of the
following well defined
introduction, body, or
conclusion.
Report lacks more than one of
the following: well defined
introduction, body, conclusion.
Report is fragmentary.
Visual Aids Visual aids explain and reinforce the
report.
Visual aids relate to report. Visual aids rarely support topic
or report.
Visual aids superfluous or no
visual aids.
Mechanics
(Presentation)
Presentation has no misspellings or
grammatical errors.
Presentation has no more than
two misspellings and/or
grammatical errors.
Presentation has three
misspellings and/or grammatical
errors.
Student's presentation has four
or more spelling errors and/or
grammatical errors.
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Comparison and Contrast memorandum
MEMORANDA NUMBER 2 (10 % of Semester Grade) DUE September 30, 2015
1) One Memorandum for each group member.
2) Use any format that you are comfortable with but you will begin transitioning to a essay or a report type format. Include the time(s) and place(s) of the group meetings.
3) Portions of Memorandum for each group member may be very similar, but written in your own words.
4) Memorandum may include attachments such as sketches, articles, diagrams, meeting minutes, etc.
5) Required to select and recommend one idea and explain why (in “technical” terms).
6) Required to include a list of references in the correct format (may be footnotes.)
7) Required to have a “plan” for what you will do for Memoranda Number 3 – Technical Instructions Memoranda.
8) Required to include a brief section of one of the topics from Creative Problem Solving.
9) Required to include Microsoft project construction schedules for conventional construction (1 schedule) and one separate schedule for each idea. So if you 3 ideas you have 4 separate schedules. Example schedules are posted on Blackboard. (Appendix A)
10) Required to include a Power point presentation as an Appendix B in your memo.
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Comparison and Contrast memorandum
MEMORANDA NUMBER 2 (10 % of Semester Grade) DUE September 30, 2015
• Required to compare and contrast benefits, costs, constructability, environmental factors, etc.
• Comparison and Contrast Matrix
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SIX METHODS REQUIRED FOR COMPARISON AND CONTRAST ASSUMING YOU HAVE 3 DIFFERENT IDEAS. 2 IDEAS = 4 METHODS FOR COMPARISON AND CONTRAST 1 IDEA = 2 METHODS FOR COMPARISON AND CONTRAST
(1) Conventional construction TO Idea A (4) Idea A TO Idea B
(2) Conventional construction TO Idea B (5) Idea A TO Idea C
(3) Conventional construction TO Idea C (6) Idea B TO Idea C
Comparison and Contrast memorandum MEMORANDA NUMBER 2
(10 % of Semester Grade) DUE September 30, 2015 Powerpoint Presentation
• One presentation for each group member. • Each presentation is unique, but will have some common
subject matter. • Pick any background from Powerpoint. • Print out 6 slides per page does not have to be in color. • Slide 1 = Cover Slide • Slide 2 = Introduction or an agenda • Slides 3 through 10 = Body (photos, graphs, tables, etc.) • Slides 11-12 = Summary-Recommendations-Conclusions. • NO PRESENTATIONS will be made to the class.
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Comparison and Contrast memorandum
MEMORANDA NUMBER 2 (10 % of Semester Grade) DUE September 30, 2015
• Memo (essay or report) recommended content: • Cover page • Introduction – One paragraph (1/2 page + or -) • Body – 12 pages + or – (six pages single spaced narrative with six
pages of tables, photographs, etc.) • Conclusions – One paragraph (1/2 page + or -) • References – May be footnotes. One page if listed separately • Appendix A – Schedules (4 schedules = 4 pages) • Appendix B – Power point presentation (12 slides = 2 pages) • Appendix C – Optional additional ideas, photographs, meeting
minutes, etc..
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Comparison and Contrast memorandum
MEMORANDA NUMBER 2 (10 % of Semester Grade) DUE September 30, 2015
• The memo (essay, report) does not have to be single spaced, but it does need to look professional.
• The memo (essay, report) does not have to be “bound” or in a folder. It can be stapled.
• The memo (essay, report) can be double sided.
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Comparison and Contrast memorandum
MEMORANDA NUMBER 2
(10 % of Semester Grade) DUE September 30, 2015 Check list
Did you include it? Section Number of Pages Max Points Points Earned
(1) Cover Page 1.0 5
(2) Table of Contents (including List of tables and List of Figures)
0.0 0
(3) Introduction 0.5 10
(4) Body narrative 6.0 20
(5) Body tables and figures 6.0 10
(6) Conclusions 0.5 10
(7) References 1.0 5
(8) Appendix A– Project Schedules (4) 4.0 10
(9) Appendix B– Power point presentation 2.0 10
(11) Appendix C –Additional figures and data 8.0 10
(10) Appendix – Cost Estimate 0.0 0
(12) Appendix –Graphical Communications Figures 0.0 0
(13) Appendix – Quad sheet 0.0 0
(14) Overall organization, formatting and appearance 10
Total 29.0 100
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Basic Memorandum Information is shown on the next slides
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COVER PAGE
1) “Photograph” of your project.
2) Title of “report” for example: “Memo Number 3 - Technical Instructions on How to Build a House from Widgets and Whatits”
3) Your name
4) The class (EGR 1403) and your section (001 or 002)
5) Due Date
6) Group Number
7) Names of all group members including your name again.
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Table of Contents Example (Not numbered versus numbered)
Topic Page Topic Page
Introduction 1 1.0 Introduction 1
Discussion of Ideas 1 2.0 Discussion of Ideas 1
Idea A 2 2.1 Idea A 2
Idea B 3 2.2 Idea B 3
Idea C 4 2.3 Idea C 4
Conclusions 5 3.0 Conclusions 5
References 6 4.0 References 6
Appendix A – Schedule 7 Appendix A – Schedule 7
Appendix B – Power Point
Presentation
9 Appendix B – Power Point
Presentation
9
Appendix C – Additional
Information
13 Appendix C – Additional
Information
13
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EXAMPLE BODY NARRATIVE TOPIC HEADINGS FOR MEMO 2
INTRODUCTION DISCUSSION OF IDEAS
CONVENTIONAL CONSTRUCTION IDEA A refer to appendix A IDEA B IDEA C
COMPARISON AND CONTRAST IDEAS Conventional construction to Idea A Conventional construction to Idea B Conventional construction to Idea C Idea A to Idea B Idea B to Idea C Idea A to Idea C
Memo Number 3 Action Plan Updated Schedule Cost Estimate Additional Idea Research
Creative Problem Solving Discussion Conclusions
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EXAMPLE BODY NARRATIVE TOPIC HEADINGS FOR MEMO 2
References (could be footnotes)
Appendix A – Schedule (4) (if you have 3 ideas)
Appendix B–Power Point Presentation
Appendix C – Other information
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Example – Labor, Materials and Equipment Necessary for an Idea or part of an Idea (Solar Panels)
Materials Solar Panels – Purchase from Distributor Mounting Hardware – Purchase from Distributor Electrical wiring – Purchase almost anywhere. Electrical Switch gear - Purchase from Distributor Others
Labor Master Electrician and Apprentice and Journeymen Electricians Solar Panel Installers Others
Equipment Hand tools Special Equipment as needed.
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Table of Contents Example (Continued) List of Tables
Table Page
1. Summary of Widgets 1
2. Widget Physical Properties 2
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Table of Contents Example (Continued) List of Figures
Figures Page
1. “First” Widget 3
2. “Next Generation” Widget 5
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Memorandum Introduction
• Purpose is to capture the interest of the audience. The first task is to hook your audience. What is it about your subject that the audience would find most interesting and relevant.
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Memorandum Body
• Purpose is to keep your audience interested. The audience will continue to pay attention if you keep the material interesting and relevant to the audience.
• Divide the memorandum into two or three main points and organize thoughts and ideas around those points.
• Use one or more simple examples to illustrate each major point.
• Include graphs, photos, or other visual aids.
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Memorandum Conclusions
• Purpose is to pull it all together. Summarize major points.
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Presentation Memorandum Number 5 Homework Assignment Due November 18, 2015
(10 % of Semester Grade)
1) Identify a presentation to attend.
2) Attend the presentation and take notes.
3) Prepare and submit your memorandum.
4) Memorandum is an essay that is a least two pages long single spaced properly formatted.
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Presentation Memorandum Number 5 Homework Assignment Due November 18, 2015
(10 % of Semester Grade) Presentation Opportunities
1) September 1, 2015, Tuesday at 5:00 PM American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) UTSA. Where: BSB 3.02.02 Loeffler Room
2) September 3, 2015, Thursday 5:15-6:15 P.M. Texas Society of Professional Engineers BSE 2.102 Speaker is David Gomez
3) September 4, 2015 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. AET-0.204 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE and ENGINEERING PRESENTS: DR. Carlos Welsh Earth Science Center VERACRUZ UNIVERSITY, MEXICO TITLE: CLIMATE CHANGE AND TROPICAL DISEASE VECTORS: DENGUE FEVER IN VERACRUZ, MEXICO
4) September 15, 2015, Tuesday at 5:00 PM American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) UTSA chapter. Where: BSE 2.102 Multipurpose Room
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SEMESTER SCHEDULE
DATE ACTIVITY
August 19, 2015 Wednesday First Day of Class – Ethics
August 24, 2015 Monday Ethics
August 26, 2015 Wednesday Group Assignments Ethics
August 31, 2015 Monday Ethics Quiz 1
September 2, 2015 Wednesday Ethics Quiz 2
September 7, 2015 Monday No Class – Labor Day Holiday
September 9, 2015 Wednesday Brain Storming and background research
September 14, 2015 Monday Brain Storming and background research
September 16, 2015 Wednesday Brain Storming and background research – Memorandum Number 1 Due
September 21, 2015 Monday Comparison and Contrast Readings
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SEMESTER SCHEDULE
DATE ACTIVITY
September 23, 2015 Wednesday Comparison and Contrast Readings
September 28, 2015 Monday Comparison and Contrast Readings
September 30, 2015 Wednesday Comparison and Contrast – Memorandum Number 2 Due
October 5, 2015 Monday Technical Instructions
October 7, 2015 Wednesday Technical Instructions
October 12, 2015 Monday Technical Instructions
October 14, 2015 Wednesday Technical Instructions
Memorandum Number 3 Due
October 19, 2015 Monday Graphical Communications
October 21, 2015 Wednesday Graphical Communications
October 26, 2015 Monday Graphical Communications
October 28, 2015 Wednesday Graphical Communications
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SEMESTER SCHEDULE DATE ACTIVITY
November 2, 2015 Monday Graphical Communications – Assignment Number 1 due
November 4, 2015 Wednesday Graphical Communications
November 9, 2015 Monday Graphical Communications
November 11, 2015 Wednesday Graphical Communications
November 16, 2015 Monday Graphical Communications – Assignment Number 2 due
November 18, 2015 Wednesday Edit Technical Writings with Graphics – Final Draft
Report Number 4, Presentation Memorandum Number 5
November 23, 2015 Monday GROUP PRESENTATIONS
November 25, 2015 Wednesday GROUP PRESENTATIONS
November 30, 2015 Monday GROUP PRESENTATIONS
December 2, 2015 Wednesday GROUP PRESENTATIONS
December 7, 2015 8:45 - 11:15 P.M.
Wednesday
FINAL EXAM, PROJECTS DUE, Section 001
December 9, 2015 6:00 - 8:30 P.M.
Wednesday
FINAL EXAM, PROJECTS DUE, Section 002
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SECTION 001 GROUP PROJECTS
PRESENTATIONS November 23, 25, 30 AND December
2, 2015 GROUP
NUMBER
GROUP
TOPIC
MEMBER A MEMBER B MEMBER C
1 Aguilar, Tyler W. Gonzalez, Edgar E.
2 Albattat, Abdulelah A. Batooq, Mazen A.
3 Almutairi, Khalid H. Hsieh, Chris U. Alobaidallah, Mohammed I.
4 Alsubaie, Basil N. Rashid, Zaryaab
5 Alvarez, Luis I. Ramos, Eric Velasquez, Gerson A.
6 Amaya, Priscilla A. Rodriguez, Omar A. Mejia, Roberto
7 Ballesteros-Velasco, Nicolas
Keeler, Sam P.
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SECTION 001 GROUP PROJECTS
PRESENTATIONS November 23, 25, 30 AND December
2, 2015 GROUP
NUMBER
GROUP
TOPIC
MEMBER A MEMBER B MEMBER C
8 Casillas, Argenis A. Falcon, Victor M. Lee-Vargas, Carlos
9 Berry, Jessica F. Gonzalez, Julio Davis, Derek B.
10 Boston, Zachariah A. Gonzalez Montemayor, Gerardo
Crutcher, Joseph K.
11 Boyle, Patrick R. Torres, Miguel
12
13 Castillon, Erick Howell, Blake P.
14 Cordova, Juan C. Flores Del Campo, Javier
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SECTION 001 GROUP PROJECTS
PRESENTATIONS November 23, 25, 30 AND December
2, 2015 GROUP
NUMBER
GROUP
TOPIC
MEMBER A MEMBER B MEMBER C
15 Costilla, Yajaira J. Guerrero, Lauren A. Essler, Brandon A.
16 Escobar, Yamilet I. White, Denzel E.
17 Estrada, Dominic N. Holmes, Troy W.
18 Gamboa, Sergio Kamunyo, Alex M. Garcia Hernandez, Stephanie B.
19 Garcia, Emmanuel Rangel, Karina
20 Garcia Mata, Edgar O. Tobias, Alyssa L.
21 Layer, Nicolas B. Mangwaka, Parfait M. Gordon, Tyril J.
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SECTION 001 GROUP PROJECTS
PRESENTATIONS November 23, 25, 30 AND December
2, 2015 GROUP
NUMBER
GROUP
TOPIC
MEMBER A MEMBER B MEMBER C
22 Lee, Jordan T. Oldham, Wesley L. Vigil, Javier A.
23 Lopez, Samuel R. Rivera, Rodrigo A.
24 Newlin, Tyler A. Ogle, James R. Tabler, Adriana M.
25 Parker, Nicholas B. Weinberg, Cory S. Solis, Jeremy R.
26 Rodgers, Sarah N. Taylor, Gordon W. Sandefur, Chad P.
Drops Canseco, Victor E.
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SECTION 002 GROUP PROJECTS
PRESENTATIONS November 23, 25, 30 AND December
2, 2015 GROUP
NUMBER
GROUP
TOPIC
MEMBER A MEMBER B MEMBER C
1 Baeza, Arlen E. Rios, Alex S. Owusu-Boateng, Wilfred
2 Barrera, Jacob J. Puckett, Joshua K. Valdes, Diego
3 Cavazos Navarrete,
Jahir E.
Puntos, Martin Gasca, Irlanda M.
4 Murcia, Justin E. Stout, Tanner W.
5 Costilla, Vanessa G. Lafaire, Valeria Roha, Lena L.
6 Delgado, Ruperto Silva, Raul A.
7 Fernandez, Jose O. Traya, Joshua Gutierrez, Reynaldo
8 Garduno, Daniel A. Zhou, Guang L.
9 Garibay, Veronica Rosalez, Gabrielle R.
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Midterm Grades Posted on ASAP by October 6, 2015
Item Maximum Grade % Maximum Possible Points
Ethics Quiz 1 100 5 5
Ethics Quiz 2 100 5 5
Memo Number 1 = Brainstorming
100 10 10
Memo Number 2 = Comparison and Contrast
100 10 10
TOTAL 30 30
“A” = 0.9*30 = 27
“B” = 0.8*30 = 24
“C” = 0.7*30 = 21
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Technical instructions memorandum NUMBER 3 October 14, 2015
(10 % of Semester Grade – Check list)
Did you include it? Section Number of Pages Max Points Points Earned
(1) Cover Page 1.0 5
(2) Table of Contents (including List of tables and List of Figures)
1.0 5
(3) Introduction 0.5 5
(4) Body narrative 9.0 20
(5) Body tables and figures 9.0 5
(6) Conclusions 0.5 5
(7) References (may be footnotes) 1.0 5
(8) Appendix A– Project Schedule (one schedule) 1.0 10
(9) Appendix B – Power point presentation 2.0 10
(10) Appendix C – Quad sheet 1.0 10
(11) Appendix D – Cost Estimate 4.0 10
(12) Appendix E – Additional figures and data 8.0 5
(13) Appendix – Graphical Communications Plans
0.0 0
(14) Overall organization, formatting and appearance
5
Total 38.0 100 9/28/2015 EGR 1403 35
Technical instructions memorandum NUMBER 3 October 14, 2015
(10 % of Semester Grade)
1) One Memorandum for each group member.
2) Use a “report” or “essay” type format.
3) Portions of Memorandum for each group member may be very similar, but written in your own words.
4) Memorandum will include attachments such as sketches, articles, diagrams, etc.
5) Memorandum is very detailed and specific. All of the steps to construct your house.
6) Do NOT use personal pronouns (I, it, we, you, he, she, they, them, their, etc.)
7) List Skilled trades (electricians, plumbers, Heating-Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)). The skilled trades will have their tools. The supplies that are needed still need to be identified.
8) Required – updated narrative.
9) Required – Action Plan of tasks needed to complete the PROJECT DRAFT FINAL REPORT (MEMORANDUM NUMBER 4).
10) Required – updated discussion from Creative Problem Solving.
11) Required – updated construction schedule for your house (Appendix A).
12) Required – updated powerpoint presentation (Appendix B).
13) Required – include a “quad sheet” as discussed in class (Appendix C).
14) Required – include a cost estimate for your house (Appendix D).
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Technical instructions memorandum NUMBER 3 October
14, 2015
(10 % of Semester Grade – Powerpoint presentation
1) This presentation is updated from the Comparison and Contrast Memorandum.
2) One presentation for each group member. 3) Each presentation is unique, but will have some common subject matter. 4) Pick any background from Powerpoint. 5) Print out 6 slides per page does not have to be in color. 6) Slide 1 = Cover Slide 7) Slide 2 = Introduction 8) Slides 3 through 10 = Body (photos, graphs, tables, etc.) 9) Slides 11-12 = Summary-Recommendations-Conclusions 10) Include footer information (page number, date, topic). 11) In general do NOT use paragraphs. Use bullets, numbers, brief ideas. 12) Every slide has a title.
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GRAPHICAL COMMUNICATIONS HOMEWORK
NUMBER 1 IS DUE NOVEMBER 2, 2015
NUMBER 2 IS DUE NOVEMBER 16, 2015
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Edit Technical instructions memorandum with Graphs
Memorandum NUMBER 4 DUE November 18, 2015
(10 % of Semester Grade)
1) This is a “Draft Final Report”
2) This is NOT a Memorandum. This is a draft final report – One for each group member.
3) Portions of Draft Final Report for each group member may be very similar, but written in your own words.
4) Draft Final Report may include attachments such as sketches, articles, diagrams, etc.
5) Draft Final Report is very detailed and specific. All of the steps to construct your house.
6) Do NOT use personal pronouns (I, it, we, you, he, she, they, them, their, etc.)
7) List Skilled trades (electricians, plumbers, Heating-Ventilation and Air Conditioning *HVAC) The skilled trades will have their tools.
8) List supplies and equipment needed for construction of house.
9) Required – updated narrative.
10) Required – Action Plan of tasks needed to complete the PROJECT FINAL REPORT.
11) Required – updated discussion from Creative Problem Solving.
12) Required – updated construction schedule for your house (Appendix A).
13) Required – updated powerpoint presentation (Appendix B).
14) Required – include a “quad sheet” as discussed in class (Appendix C).
15) Required – include a cost estimate for your house (Appendix D).
16) Required – Six (6) pages of Graphical Communications drawings prepared by the group that show Excels Graphs as discussed in class.
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EGR 1403 DRAFT FINAL REPORT = Edit Technical instructions memorandum with
Graphs = Memorandum NUMBER 4 DUE November 18, 2015 ON GRADING CRITERIA
(10 % of Semester Grade – Check list)
Did you include it? Section Number of Pages Max Points Points Earned
(1) Cover Page 1.0 5
(2) Table of Contents (including List of tables and List of Figures)
1.0 5
(3) Introduction 0.5 5
(4) Body narrative 15.0 15
(5) Body tables and figures 15.0 5
(6) Conclusions 0.5 5
(7) References 1.0 5
(8) Appendix A– Project Schedule (one schedule) 1.0 10
(9) Appendix B – Power point presentation 2.0 10
(10) Appendix C – Quad sheet 1.0 10
(11) Appendix D – Cost Estimate 12.0 5
(12) Appendix E – Additional figures and data 12.0 5
(13) Appendix –Graphical Communications Figures
6.0 10
(14) Overall organization, formatting and appearance
5
Total 68.0 1009/28/2015 EGR 1403 40
DUE ON November 18, 2015 ONE PER STUDENT
• MEMO NUMBER 4 = (DRAFT FINAL REPORT)
• MEMO NUMBER 5 = (PRESENTATION MEMO)
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Group PowerPoint Presentation before entire class DUE
November 23, 25, 30 AND December 2, 2015
(10 % of Semester Grade)
• All Group members speak.
• Presentation is approximately 10 minutes.
• Presentation includes approximately 10 real slides.
• Each group member turns in a copy of the presentation.
• Each class member writes a sentence about each group presentation.
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EGR 1403 FINAL REPORT GRADING CRITERIA DUE ON December 7 OR December 9, 2015
(10 % of Semester Grade – Check list)
Did you include it? Section Number of Pages Max Points Points Earned
(1) Cover Page 1.0 5
(2) Table of Contents (including List of tables and List of Figures)
1.0 5
(3) Introduction 0.5 5
(4) Body narrative 15.0 15
(5) Body tables and figures 15.0 5
(6) Conclusions 0.5 5
(7) References 1.0 5
(8) Appendix A– Project Schedule (one schedule) 1.0 10
(9) Appendix B – Power point presentation 2.0 10
(10) Appendix C – Quad sheet 1.0 10
(11) Appendix D – Cost Estimate 12.0 5
(12) Appendix E – Additional figures and data 12.0 5
(13) Appendix –Graphical Communications Figures
6.0 10
(14) Overall organization, formatting and appearance
5
Total 68.0 100
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Final Report DUE December 7 and 9, 2015
(10 % of Semester Grade)
• This is the Final Report for the project.
• One report for all group members.
• Report should be “bound”, organized and formatted.
• Electronic copies of all files are due.
• See grading criteria.
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Final Exam December 7 and 9, 2015 (10 % of Semester Grade)
• Ethics questions = 33 points.
• One basic Graphical Communications = 33 points.
• One page summary about a topic assigned in class. = 34 points.
• December 9, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Section 001.
• December 7, 2015 from 8:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. Section 002.
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PROJECT RESOURCES ARE SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWNG SLIDES
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Microsoft Tutorials
• Word and Excel Tutorials are posted on Blackboard.
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Examples of Technical Instructions Memoranda
• International Code Council – Evaluation Service www.icc-es.org
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CONVENTIONAL CONSTRUCTION WEB SITES
• www.awc.org
• www.apawood.org
• www.masonryinstitute.org
• www.gobrick.com
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Cost Estimating Resource (free)
• www.craftsman-book.com
• Downloads
• 2015 National Construction Estimator 30 day Trial
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Brain-storming and background research memorandum
(MEMORANDUM NUMBER 1) (10 % of Semester Grade) DUE September 16, 2015
• One Memorandum for each group member. • May use Meeting minute memorandum format. • Portions of Memorandum for each group member may
be very similar, but written in your own words. • Memorandum may include attachments such as
sketches, articles, diagrams, etc. • Describe your brainstorming process, what your team
did, what were your ideas, why did you pick certain ideas and why did you eliminate certain ideas.
• On Blackboard Learn under the Creative Problem Solving folder, review Chapter 7 and other chapters as needed.
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Brain-storming and background research memorandum
(MEMORANDUM NUMBER 1) (10 % of Semester Grade) DUE September 16, 2015
• Assigned Problem statement: Identify “new” or “different” or “alternative” methods for residential home construction (structural systems and or façade, Heating, ventilation and air conditioning, “green” or sustainable).
Some examples: Adobe, Compressed Earth Bricks (CEB) hay bales, tires, recycled plastic, steel shipping containers, airplanes, Structural Insulated Panels (SIP), Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), etc..
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Brain-storming and background research memorandum
(MEMORANDUM NUMBER 1) (10 % of Semester Grade) DUE September 16, 2015
• “Internal” only EGR 1403 • “Brief” or “Short” 4 pages approximately (more or less) • Include attachments as appropriate • Format matters • Date written (date submitted) • Date of event • Who is it from (you) • Who is it to (John Strybos) • Subject • Do NOT use pronouns (I, we, you, he, she, it, they, them,
their, etc.) • Do NOT use a cover page or a table of contents.
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Brain-storming and background research memorandum
(MEMORANDUM NUMBER 1) (10 % of Semester Grade) DUE September 16, 2015
• Introduction
• Body
• Conclusions or a summary or Recommendations (maybe)
• Action Items (maybe)
• References (maybe)
• See example meeting minutes memorandum.
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