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Tech040 02 – Proposal

Tech040 02 – Proposal. Proposal: Why?. “I’m interested in writing code, why do I need to do this?” Simulate: Industry: Apply for a job Persuade management / investors to support project Investigate feasibility of undertaking project Academia: Applying for grant. Assessment 1: Proposal.

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Tech040 02 – Proposal

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  1. Tech04002 – Proposal

  2. Proposal: Why? • “I’m interested in writing code, why do I need to do this?” • Simulate: • Industry: • Apply for a job • Persuade management / investors to support project • Investigate feasibility of undertaking project • Academia: • Applying for grant

  3. Assessment 1: Proposal • Deadline 3rd Feb • Electronic submission, Proposal Document • 500 words maximum • Must Describe • Title: • Background: Application domain (subject area), why is it needed – what problem(s) will it solve?) • Aims & Objectives: what will it do (for the end user),functional specification,how will it solve the above mentioned problems,what will it not do (scope, boundaries) • Plan: • Selected technologies • Timescale • References: • Much will be uncertain – this is normal

  4. 3 Writing Stages • Ideas (Brainstorming) • Generate as many ideas as possible • Write down notes / phrases (not full sentences) • Write down everything that comes to mind • Don’t delete anything • Structure • Decide what to keep and what to remove • Rearrange into a logical order • Merge / remove repetition • Finishing • Expand notes / phrases into grammatical sentences

  5. Writing Style • Formal, avoid: • 1st Person (i.e. use of I and me) • slang • Grammatical • Succinct • Clarity

  6. Example There once was a man of Australia,Who painted his arse like a dahlia,The drawing was fine,The colours divine,But the scent – alas – was a failure. There once was a man from Australia,Who painted his arse like a dahlia,The drawing was fine,The colours divine,But alas, the scent was a failure. Easier to read

  7. First Person: Example I am going to use the Java programming language. This project will use the Java programming language. 9 words 8 words Easier to read

  8. Succinct: Example The software should allow the pilot to plot a course. It should also allow the distances to be calculated. The pilot should also be able to determine fuel requirements. The software should allow the pilot to: • plot a course, • calculate distances, and • determine fuel requirements. 29 words 16 words Easier to read

  9. Succinct: Example The focus of previous publications has been completely on summative evaluation. Previous publications have focused completely on summative evaluation. 11 words 8 words Easier to read

  10. Bibliography • Seely J (1998) The Oxford Guide to Writing and Speaking. Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-863144-8 • Cordwell S (1996) Very Rude Limericks. Grange Books. ISBN 1-85627-504-3

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