Case Study:



Title( _ _ _ _ _ _ )

Students’ Names

Course Number (ET 111B)

Course Title (Math for Electronics)

Date (January 23, 2016)

College of Southern Nevada

Executive Summary (aka Abstract)

DO NOT INDENT.. Present an overview of the topic. Write a brief Executive Summary t identifying the main points presented. The Executive Summary is typically about 120 words. Again--Be specific--Readability and economy-of-words are paramount. The Executive Summary is the last thing you write. It’s a one-paragraph overview. Once you have the rest of your paper written, return to the Executive Summary. The Executive Summary is a high level overview of the important points made in your paper. The Executive Summary entices the reader to want to read the entirety of your written work. It makes the reader want to read more. Invite the reader to read further by stating your objectives and findings. Give some results and conclusions.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Description and scope of the business situation

Security Problem Analysis

Your Proposed Solution

Conclusion

Appendices

Exhibits

References

Introduction

Introduce topic you are going to discuss and tell the reader why you are writing this paper. Answer the typical who, what, when, where, and why. Properly cite the textbook, the course material, and any other sources. Briefly introduce and paraphrase the topics that you will be discussing--i.e Super Positioning Analysis… The assignment asks for the following:

Prepare a 2-3, but no more than 6 page MS Word paper on the assigned topic. You may restate the problem here.

Use Times New Roman - Size 12 Font and double-space lines. Be specific--Readability and economy-of-words are paramount. Refer to the writing handbook required in your English composition class. Use the APA Format introduced to you by the instructor. Properly cite all references: the textbook and any other references you might use. Reference only relevant information that supports your writing. Do not cite references just for the sake of citing references. For example citing your textbook:

“In the branch current method, Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws are used to find the current in each branch of a circuit.” (Deam and Zannini, 2006)

From an Internet source:

“The first and most straightforward network analysis technique is called the Branch Current Method. In this method, we assume directions of currents in a network, then write equations describing their relationships to each other through Kirchhoff's and Ohm's Laws.” (Kuphaldt, T.R. 2000-2003, )

Start each new major section with a header. You will be graded with both format and content in mind. Write a transition sentence that leads to the body in the next section.

Body Title (i.e. Branch Analysis)

Begin by paraphrasing the discussion topic here with a thesis or topic sentence. This is where you start focusing on your topic. Develop your discussion using your own words to address the topic--i.e. the benefits of using branch analysis. Use the textbook, course material, and the information you’ve learned to reinforce and support your discussion.

• Vary your writing style.

• Write transitions between paragraphs and major section to lead the reader through your writing.

• It's OK to use bullet statements to vary style.

• Don’t use fragments--Use complete sentences and complete thoughts.

• Use hyphens--i.e. One-to-one, state-of-the-art, cross-reference.

• Watch your punctuation and spelling.

• Watch your capitalization--i.e. Internet, Intranet, and World Wide Web.

• Watch your tense and voice--don't switch back and forth.

• Use the spell checker and proof read your work--i.e. are and our, weakly and weekly, brake and break, there, their, and they're…

• The spell checker won't always catch a wrong word or misspelling--That's why it's important to proof read.

• Don't use run-on sentences. A sentence that is three or four lines long is probably too long.

• Break up run-on sentences into smaller, more concise pieces.

• Do your sentences make sense? Reread your work or have someone else read it.

• Write like you speak—you may use contractions.

• Be specific and avoid using passive voice.

• Don't use jargon or clichés--they are "deadwood" and add nothing to your work.

• Don't write redundant statements just to fill up space.

• Readability and economy of words are paramount.

• If your writing isn't readable--I switch from content mode to format/grammar mode.

• Spell out abbreviations the first time used/introduced.

• Reference Internet Web Sites--i.e. , , or .

• Force text to next page when needed and use page/section breaks.

Next discussion topic

Begin by paraphrasing the discussion topic here with a thesis or topic sentence. Develop your discussion using your own words to address this topic. Use the textbook, course material, and the information you have about the business to reinforce and support your discussion. Write a transition sentence that leads to the body in the next section. Repeat for each new topic.

Conclusion

Do not state, “In conclusion… or something like it.” A professionally written conclusion is not mechanical. It leaves the reader satisfied that you made your point and covered the material with adequate detail. Summarize your thoughts generated from the Introduction, the course material, and the discussion topics. Again use the text and the workshop material to support and reinforce your position. Tell me what you told me. Give me some closure. Again, Be specific--Readability and economy-of-words are paramount.

You must make some conclusion of your work. What did you learn from your research? Do you agree or disagree? Did you learn something you didn’t expect to find?

Writing and speaking/ presentation are very important skills. True--this is an Engineering Technology class, but it's also the vehicle for the written and oral assignments. If you can write and speak--the content will present itself. The key to both is preparation and careful diligence.

References

Floyd, Thomas L. (2003). Principles of electric circuits: electron flow version. (6th Edition) Prentice Hall Publishing.

Kuphaldt, Tony R (2000-2003). Lessons In Electric Circuits,

Any other references (2-3) you cited in your writing. Include Internet sites and Web Pages as well as periodicals and magazines.

NOTE: A minimum of three references are required and Wikipedia references don’t count.

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