research paper for microcontroller use in finger print scanner

Research Paper / Oral Presentation Format Taken from "Preparation of Manuscripts for the IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society"

Recommended length: 8-10 double-spaced pages plus a title page. The max length is 10 pages. Handwritten papers will not be accepted. No more than 25% of the length of the paper can be used for schematics, figures, graphs, etc.

Deadlines: Topics should be selected and approved by April 7 in the discussion board of D2L. Presentations will be held at the end of the semester, specific date will be assigned in class.

Topic: Topics related to the Basic Stamp or any other microcontroller interfacing applications. You are, however, strongly encouraged to find novel and unusual applications. Your topic has to be approved before you can present. Please refer to D2L Forum

for specific instructions. Remember, you are looking for a real-world application of a microcontroller-based system, preferably basic stamp-based. You need to have schematics and explain codes, programming, and interfacing sensors and external devices.

Paper Format The paper should include each of the following headings

Title Page Include title of paper, name, date and submittal information (“Submitted as Requirement for ET-4660”)

Abstract Please preface your paper with an abstract of not more than 200 words. The reader should be able to determine interest in the paper

from the abstract. No tables, figures, or equations may be included in the abstract.

Keywords Provide a list of up to ten keywords to help identify the major topics of the paper. Briefly include an explanation of each of these key

words.

1. Introduction/Background (choose one) Briefly describe topic for paper. Define any special terms or acronyms. Provide background information needed for clarity. No more

than two paragraphs.

2. Main Topic (make these headings fit your topic)

A. Sub Topic

i. Sub topic This is where detailed information on your topic is presented. Any tables, figures, or equations should be included in this section and

should be numbered and referenced in the paper.

3. Conclusion/Summary (choose one) Describe any conclusions derived from the report, or provide a summary of information provided in paper. Statements s hould be clear

and concise. No more than two paragraphs.

References Conclude your paper with your list of citations. Each paper must have a minimum of three references. References bring credibility to

the paper, so ensure each citation is complete and correct. References should be commonly available publications.

Biography Include a short biographical statement (up to 100 words) at the end of your paper about yourself.

Oral Presentation Format: Should present information from sections 1, 2, and 3 of the paper. Presentations should be made using PowerPoint. Presentation should be about 10-12 minutes in length followed by Q/A.

Grading of Research Project: Oral Presentation: 50%

Paper Format: 10%

Technical Content: 30%

Grammar/Clarity: 10%