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Session:
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Sharing Approaches to Meaningful Writing in intro Labs
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Paper Type:
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Contributed
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Title:
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The Feasibility Proposal: An Alternative to Lab Reports
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Meeting:
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2019 Summer Meeting: Provo, UT |
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Location:
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Date:
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Time:
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2:30PM
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Author:
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Stefan A. Jeglinski, UNC Chapel Hill
9199627171, jeglin@physics.unc.edu
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Co-Author(s):
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None
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Abstract:
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A course in Physical Computing, modeled after one of the same name at the Tisch School of the Arts at NYU, has been developed. The course is project and Makerspace oriented, and focuses on sensing, computing, and interacting. In lieu of lab reports, students write and implement a feasibility proposal that parallels their physical project work. In contrast to the typical elements of Abstract, Analysis, and Discussion in a formal lab report, student focus on Abstract, Background, Significance, Technical Objectives, and How to Measure Success – all elements of real proposals submitted as SBIRs, STTRs, or requests for internal company funding. Students learn as much about written organization and communication as they would by writing a lab report, but also gain valuable knowledge about real-world scientific proposals. I will present examples of the evolution of student understanding and skill in writing such a proposal, outcomes, and student feedback.
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Footnotes:
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None
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Presentation:
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AAPT Jul7 2019 Provo.pdf
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