Stag 5

GENG-1101 Engineering 1: Communications - Class 5 Notes

University of Windsor Overview

  • Course Name: GENG-1101 Engineering 1

  • Communication Class Number: Class 5

  • Institution: University of Windsor

Agenda Overview

  • Minerva Health & Safety

  • Technical Reports: Format

  • Figures and Tables

  • General Rules

  • Assignment Info:

    • Final Report

    • Final Presentation Video

Minerva Health & Safety

  • Due Date:

    • Minerva-100 mini course due on Wednesday, October 8, by 6:00 pm

  • Access Instructions:

    • Course is accessible through the Minerva Health & Safety site in Brightspace.

    • Will be displayed under “All” courses section.

  • Access Issues:

    • If access to the site is not available, contact Dr. Stagner immediately.

  • Grading Requirement:

    • To receive marks for this assignment, achieve at least 70% on the End-of-Course-100 Test.

  • Test Access Requirement:

    • Complete all modules within the mini course to access the test.

    • Two attempts available to complete the End-of-Course-100 Test successfully.

Technical Reports: Format

  1. Title Page:

    • Includes the title of the report.

  2. Abstract (Executive Summary):

    • Substitute for the report for busy readers.

    • Must be complete, concise, and self-sufficient.

    • Length: 100-200 words, typically 3 sentences to a full page.

    • Key components include:

      • Purpose of the work

      • Methods and testing used

      • Key results, including limitations and recommendations.

  3. Table of Contents:

    • Not required for journal papers.

  4. List of Figures/Tables:

    • Not required for journal papers.

  5. Introduction:

    • Contextual background that does not echo the abstract.

  6. Background:

  7. Methodology:

    • Details on technology and procedures used in solution development.

  8. Theory and Analysis:

    • Design equations and calculations relevant to the work.

  9. Results and Discussion:

    • Presentation of all results, including unexpected ones, with critical comparisons to theory.

  10. Conclusion(s):

    • Reflective summary reinforcing key discussion ideas and future recommendations.

  11. Acknowledgments:

  12. References:

  13. Appendix:

    • Additional materials and data, if necessary.

Detailed Breakdown of Report Sections

  • Abstract or Executive Summary:

    • Serves as a succinct representation, detailing the purpose, methodology, results, and conclusions.

  • Introduction and Background:

    • Should cover context, prior work, problem definition, general objective, approach, and scope.

Problem Definition Details

  • Understanding stakeholders: Identify who is affected and the implications.

  • Defining the scope: Limitations of the project are outlined.

  • Service environment description: Situations in which the solution must operate.

  • Use of previous solutions and literature to inform current designs.

  • Requirements: Standards for solutions

  • Objectives: Goals to be achieved by the design.

  • Metrics: Measurement methods for objectives.

  • Constraints: Boundaries that solutions must comply with.

  • Criteria: Preferred factors in design evaluation.

Methodology Sections

  • Methodology Overview:

    • Discusses technology, standards, and assumptions in the project approach.

  • Theory and Analysis:

    • Relevant theoretical descriptions, including equations and key parameters.

  • Experimental Procedures:

    • Apparatus and material descriptions for tests, both virtual and physical.

    • Test setups to ensure reproducibility of results.

Results and Discussion Focus

  • Must present all results, including analysis of unexpected outcomes.

  • Use tables and graphs for clarity; comprehensive data can be placed in appendices.

  • Comparisons against theoretical expectations should address engineering tolerances and limitations.

Conclusion Specifics

  • Concise, reflects on major points, and includes implementation recommendations for future designs.

Informal Technical Reports

  • Purpose: Assist in decision-making processes; can be internal or external.

  • Common formats include memo, letter, or e-mail, often written quickly and without comprehensive detail.

  • Types of Informal Reports:

    • Inspection, Trip, Incident, Progress, Proposal, Investigation, Feasibility, Recommendation, and Justification reports.

Figures and Tables Guidelines

  • Every figure and table must include:

    • Caption/Title

    • All columns in tables must be headed appropriately.

  • Consistent use of significant digits is essential.

  • Place figures/tables immediately after referencing them in text; they must be mentioned and discussed.

  • Standardized location for titles and numbering (e.g., Fig. 1, Table 1).

  • All graphs must have labeled axes with units clearly indicated.

General Rules for Reports

  • Avoid starting sentences with abbreviations or numbers.

  • Always express numbers in words for small integers when they start sentences (e.g., Three out of eleven).

  • Number equations, tables, and figures systematically.

  • All references must be cited both in-text and at the end.

  • Define all acronyms and complex terms for clarity.

  • Ensure research is understood; avoid misrepresentation of information.

  • Language must be formal, avoiding idioms, slang, contractions, and personal pronouns, unless directed otherwise.

Assignment Details

  • Final Report and Presentation Video assignments are posted on the course's Brightspace site.

  • Students should review the assignment rubrics provided there.

Additional Class Activities

  • Mention of instructional activities, including the Orange Shirt Day event that may be incorporated into the upcoming tutorials.