Current LectureEmpirical Research ReportsAbstract (Summary):Arguably most important sectionReplace report for readers who will not read full reportMust clearly state purpose & results of the reportIntroduction:Statement & importance of problemGives subject, scope, significance & research objectivesLiterature Review:What is known about the topicSummary of relevant researchMust include parenthetical citationsPurpose: States purpose of current empirical researchMaterials and methods:Should allow researchers to duplicate researchMay include the following:Design of the investigationMaterials usedProcedure—how you conducted the researchMethods used for observation, analysis, & interpretationResults:Should coordinate with methods sectionOutcomes should be tied to procedureDiscussion: Analysis of resultsConclusion: summarizes what the research yieldedAcknowledgements & References: Any resources mentioned in the report should have full citations in the reference sectionEmpirical Research Project (For this Class)Front MatterTitle page with title, name and addressThe title may state the hypothesisAbstractApprox. 250 words in lengthSummarizes purpose of study, methodology & resultsBody of ReportApprox. 10 double-spaced pages in lengthIntroduction (explains why you are doing this)Cites and discusses at least 6 other articles/ studiesExplains how your research builds on theirsAt the end of your introduction, state your hypothesis based on research by othersBody of Report: UnpackedMethod sectionExplains how you tested your hypothesisProcedures outlines your step-by-step approachResults sectionWhat have you learned?Results of your analysisWas the hypothesis confirmedDiscussion sectionPractical application of your findingsHow they compare to other reportsDiscuss any limitations of your methods/findingsBack MatterReferences page: Articles, books, interviews usedWhite PapersInform about important issue or productManagement, clients, customers, other industry membersStates an organization’s position, research or philosophyPolitical, social or other topicTechnical explanation about an architecture or product technology(slide 2)Information TechnologyWritten by a lead product designerExplain the operation of a productIn the marketplaceTechnology contextGovernment - Often a policy or position paperSometimes- Another name for in-depth formal report(slide 3)Typically present facts directlySummary of the factsDiscuss importance of factsForecast future implicationsIntended to be objective assessmentSometimes promote productsUse as formal “marketing”JTC 300 1nd Edition Lecture 12 Outline of Last Lecture I. Layout & DesignII. Titles & HeadingIII. GraphicsOutline of Current Lecture II. Empirical Research ReportsIII. Our ProjectIV. White PapersCurrent Lecture Empirical Research Reports Abstract (Summary):- Arguably most important sectiono Replace report for readers who will not read full report- Must clearly state purpose & results of the report Introduction:- Statement & importance of problem- Gives subject, scope, significance & research objectives Literature Review:- What is known about the topic- Summary of relevant researchThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.o Must include parenthetical citations Purpose: States purpose of current empirical research Materials and methods:- Should allow researchers to duplicate research - May include the following:o Design of the investigationo Materials usedo Procedure—how you conducted the researcho Methods used for observation, analysis, & interpretationResults:- Should coordinate with methods section- Outcomes should be tied to procedureDiscussion: Analysis of results Conclusion: summarizes what the research yielded Acknowledgements & References: Any resources mentioned in the report should have full citations in the reference section Empirical Research Project (For this Class) Front Matter- Title page with title, name and address- The title may state the hypothesis Abstract- Approx. 250 words in length- Summarizes purpose of study, methodology & results Body of Report- Approx. 10 double-spaced pages in lengthIntroduction (explains why you are doing this)- Cites and discusses at least 6 other articles/ studies- Explains how your research builds on theirs - At the end of your introduction, state your hypothesis based on research by others Body of Report: Unpacked Method section- Explains how you tested your hypothesis- Procedures outlines your step-by-step approach Results section- What have you learned?- Results of your analysis- Was the hypothesis confirmed Discussion section- Practical application of your findings- How they compare to other reports- Discuss any limitations of your methods/findingsBack Matter- References page: Articles, books, interviews used White Papers Inform about important issue or product- Management, clients, customers, other industry members States an organization’s position, research or philosophy- Political, social or other topic Technical explanation about an architecture or product technology (slide 2) Information Technology- Written by a lead product designero Explain the operation of a product In the marketplace Technology context Government - Often a policy or position paper Sometimes- Another name for in-depth formal report (slide 3) Typically present facts directly- Summary of the facts- Discuss importance of facts- Forecast future implicationso Intended to be objective assessment- Sometimes promote productso Use as formal