Guide to research projects for engineering students : planning, writing and presenting /: planning, writing and presenting. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Authors, Eng-Choon Leong, Carmel Lee-Hsia Heah, Kenneth Keng Wee Ong.
• Authors: Leong, E. C; Heah, Carmel Lee Hsia; Ong, Kenneth Keng Wee
• Contents: Introduction Cognitive skills Role of supervisor Writing skills Information and technology skills Reference Frequently asked questions (FAQs) PART I Planning Choosing a research project Before you choose a research project Basic considerations for choosing a research project Advice for undergraduate students Advice for postgraduate students Reference Researching a topic Keywords Sources of information Types of information Writing a research project proposal Purpose of a research proposal Structure of a research proposal Other considerations Tips on writing style and language in a research proposal Checklist for writing a research proposal References Planning a research project Phases of a research project Project management Be accountable Be focused on your objectives Be realistic Keep interested Tips on making a Gantt chart References Research methodology and research methods Research methodology Research methods References Keeping research records Purpose of keeping a research log Contents in a research log Using a research log Writing a research log Recording literature searches Hardcopy versus electronic copy Things to avoid in keeping a research log Rules on keeping a research log References PART II Writing Starting to write Starting to write Writing at the beginning of a project Managing your writing Avoiding procrastination Grammar, punctuation and word usage guide Common grammar problems Common sentence problems Common punctuation problems Commonly misused and confused words and phrases Reference Do’s and don’ts of technical writing Do’s of technical writing Don’ts of technical writing Reference Strategies for writing a good report or thesis Learn from others Start early Write the first draft quickly Use a template Revising and checking for plagiarism Writing the introduction and literature review Components of an introduction Strategic use of steps in the different parts of an introduction and literature review Common logical pitfalls in an introduction Some key language features of an introduction and literature review Writing the literature review as a separate section or chapter Checklist for introduction and literature review References Other references Writing the materials and methods Components of materials and methods Some considerations in writing materials and methods Some key language features in materials and methods Checklist for materials and methods References Writing the results and discussion Components of results and discussion Organizing results and discussion Common logical pitfalls in results and discussion Some key language features of results and discussion Tips on typing equations Checklist for results and discussion References Writing the conclusion Functions of a conclusion section Components of the conclusion section Illustration of a conclusion section in a research paper Language features of the conclusion Do’s and don’ts in writing the conclusion section Checklist for writing the conclusion References Writing the abstract and front matter Components of an abstract Some key language features in an abstract Some considerations in writing an abstract Checklist for writing an abstract Parts of front matter Checklist for an abstract and front matter References Referencing Features of two main referencing systems In-text citations End-of-text citations References Using sources and avoiding plagiarism Using sources Avoiding plagiarism Checklist for avoiding plagiarism References Revising and editing General advice before you revise How to revise References PART III Presentation How to create figures Purpose of figures Types of figures Photographs and images Schematic drawings Tips for positioning figures, images and charts How to create a good layout Ten simple rules for a good layout Layout of report or thesis Follow the guidelines Create a template file Reference How to prepare for an oral presentation The message The audience Presentation time Preparing for an oral presentation Presentation format Presentation slides References Do’s and don’ts of oral presentations Managing anxiety Delivering your presentation Using presentation tools Managing your time Procedure for finishing quickly Tip: How to find your conclusions slide instantly Answering questions Checklist for a presentation References Appendix: Common editing symbols
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 620.0072; Engineering -- Research
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781482238785
• Related ISBNs: 9781482238778
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; item not viewed.
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