REPORT FILE LAYOUT - ENGINEERING METHOD PROJECTS

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• File must be neatly laid out – begin with a contents page, use labelled dividers, file in a logical order.

• At front of file – plagiarism pledge, research plan, abstract, code of conduct, survey permission letter (s) and supervising scientist’s letter.

• Introduction including literature review and background research – why the project was selected, including evidence of background research and the value of the project.

• Problem – Focus question or problem statement.

• Engineering Goal – which needs has been identified.

• Procedure – detail of prototype, design and testing.

• Discussion efficiency of the final prototype.

• References – which books and webpages consulted. These must be referenced correctly; the first reference must be one where the project idea came from.

• Acknowledgments – people spoken to, all those who assisted with the project in any way. State what help was given.