There is no single
approach that works for all projects, but the following Table of Contents both
gives you an idea of what we expect and is a useful "default." In almost every case, your project report is
expected to include the following:
The topic of the
report is subject to evaluation on its significance and appropriateness. The
report as a whole is evaluated on its clarity, logic (does it hang together?), thoroughness, and persuasive writing style.
The final report for
your project is to be written as a report (not a PPT presentation) in standard
business English, portrait mode. Each section of the paper will be evaluated on
whether it is missing, not needed (rare), or whether the quality is excellent,
good, fair, or poor. Put supporting information in appendices so that the
project report is easy to follow and looks professional.
General guidance on
what we expect: think of yourself or your group as a consultant and that this
is work for hire. Write it as professionally as possible -- business writing,
professional graphics and layout -- this is the last practice before reality
starts.
Additional
notes:
The items listed above are a good starting point for your Table of Contents. You may organize this to meet your specific needs, but each of these topic areas should be covered.
Presentations
will be scheduled for May 4th and 9th. Structure your presentation so each member of
your group gets to speak. You may use PowerPoint or a browser. Do not
read your report to the class. (Hint: practice your presentations with your
classmates or other willing victims.) The
oral presentations are required but will not be graded.
To
save time, we ask you to put all necessary files or in-class presentation
materials in a common folder in the class directory. This will reduce the time
between presentations when the next group needs to search for its files. Use
the "groups/everyone/is207" directory. If you want to access your
files with a browser, use the sub-directory "groups/everyone/is207/public_html" Then they can
be accessed online at http://groups.sims.berkeley.edu/is207_pres/
"Groups" is mapped to drive G: on most computers on the SIMS
LAN.