Transcript Topics 9/14/2010

Topics 1/25/2011
• Tech analysis and Design Requirements
(Grammar, Writing)
• Ch. 14: Documentation (Plagirism)
• “Say Something:” Abstracts, Introductions
• Subsystem Interface Standards
• Documentation: Notebooks, Meeting
Minutes
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Tech Analysis: What its About
• Explain your subsystem
• Outline requirements of the subsystem
with estimates
• Explain relevant technologies that could
be used to implement your subsystem
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Grading Rubric
Multiple options are explored
Qualitative considerations are explained
Quantitative assessment defines interfacing of
subsystem
Presents quantitative requirements for a single
subsystem
Sound theoretical basis for requirements
Approximations and estimates are reasonable
At least one possible solution is presented
Requirements leave availability for other options
Technology relevant to the requirements are
discussed
Gross Technical Misunderstanding
Blatant Plagirism
Structure
Coherence
Grammar
Technical Terminology
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Subsystem Characterization:
Examples
• Use of language to convey ideas
• Requirements drive the solution, or simple
presentation of the solution.
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English: Tips
• If you’re unsure of a sentence, say it out
loud. If you are a native speaker, you have
an advantage
• Subject Verb Agreement (they are, he is, I
am)
• Ambiguous “it:” “A switching converter is
an integral part of an amplifier. It becomes
problematic in the presence of RF
interference.” (What is it?)
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Documentation: Plagirism
– From Plagiarism.org:
All of the following are considered plagiarism:
• turning in someone else's work as your own
• copying words or ideas from someone else without
giving credit
• failing to put a quotation in quotation marks
• giving incorrect information about the source of a
quotation
• changing words but copying the sentence structure of a
source without giving credit
• copying so many words or ideas from a source that it
makes up the majority of your work, whether you give
credit or not (see our section on "fair use" rules)
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Documentation: Plagirism
From Martin 2004, p. 372
If I Wrote:
A microphone is one of a few devices used in audio that can be called a
transducer. Generally speaking, a transducer is some device that converts
between one kind of energy to another, like from mechanical to electrical
energy (Martin 2004).
This is considered plagiarism, because I’ve taken what he’s said and copied it
almost exactly. Even if I reference it, it is still plagiarism because I have
copied it directly: it is a Quotation. There are other options.
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Documentation: Plagirism
From Martin 2004, p. 372
Option: Paraphrase
A microphone is one of several devices known as transducers. The microphone is one
of the most common transducers in the realm of audio. Transducers are devices which
convert energy between different types of energy, such as from mechanical to electrical
(Martin 2004).
Option: Block Quote:
“A microphone is one of a small number of devices used in audio that can be
called a transducer. Generally speaking, a transducer is any device that
converts one kind of energy into another (for example, electrical energy into
mechanical energy.)” (Martin 2004)
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“Say Something”
Abstract: a detailed summary of what is contained in the work
Abstract 1:
In this paper, I will discuss the use of
voltage only measurement to locate
faults. This approach is extremely
useful for locating faults. This works
better than many other methods, and
uses an advanced signal processing
technique to accomplish our goals. In
the first section I will introduce my
topic, and some of the reasons why we
need another fault location method.
Next I will explain the theoretical
aspects, then I will show the simulation
data. Finally I will conclude with realworld data, that shows our method is
successful.
Abstract 2:
A travelling wave approach using
voltage-only measurement is used to
locate faults to within 1.5% of the line
length. Our method is a double-ended
approach, and unlike traditional
travelling-wave methodologies, it does
not rely on expensive GPSsynchronized recordings. For each end
of the line, the travelling wave
oscillation frequency is determined
using Cohen’s class of time-frequency
analysis, and using the ratio of these
frequencies, the distance to the fault
from each recorder is determined. The
accuracy of our methodology is
validated using an ATP fault model, as
well as COMTRADE data from several
real-world cases.
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“Say Something”
• In your work, get right to the point
• There is no need to introduce your introductions
• Quantitative explanations are more valuable
than qualitative:
– “The energy required to transmit the signal is very
large.”
– “The energy required to transmit the signal 5m is 300
mW.”
• Pictures are useful because they can convey
more information than simply numbers or
sentences.
• Meeting Minutes: Say Something! Action items,
accomplished ideas, agreed upon standards
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Interface Standards
• Every system can be modeled as a black box,
but you must agree on the inputs and outputs
(example: Wireless Transmission)
• Agree upon standard before you develop the
systems
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Notebook
• Write what you did down
• Write down ideas
• Don’t worry about sloppiness Keep track of
everything you do
• Write stuff down even if you don’t think it’s
pertinent
• Sign and Date your entries
• Don’t recopy at the end of the semester: just
write things down!
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