Case Study Research paper- report Fall 2021
CON E 330 All Section Case Study Research Report MS word Format
Guideline Fall 2021
1) Total points 100
2) All Case Study Assignment on CANVAS
3) Individual work. 10-12 pages. All written submissions must be typed in 12-point font and double spaced.
4) The papers should be logically organized, reflect a theoretical or research foundation where applicable.
5) On Cover Page. a) Title of your Case Study Report b) Last Name c) First name, d) Professor Hemati f) Fall 2021
Select a Case Study to cover 3-4 topics We discussed and apply in your field of your Major-Program of study; related to Process developments or Services, of Application and Implementation of capital equipment’s Selections and Replacements, and/ or Future needs.
Interest and Equivalence Economic; Present Worth and Annual Cash Flow Analysis
Choosing the Best Alternative; Income Tax; Replacement Analysis; Inflation and Price Change
Safety and Environmental Needs in the Public or Private Sector.
Application: Case Study: 100 Points
Proposal of Case Study; Explain the Issues or concerns and report 10 points
Apply various Engineering Economy techniques (at least 3-methods) 20 points
Apply relevant formulas and Assumption for financial analysis. 10 points
Explanation in Detail economy analysis in the Private or Public sector 20 points
Apply economic analysis in managerial decision and recommendations 20 points
With are alternatives and future risk, factor? 10 points
Conclusion and Recommendations with alternative options 10 points
Case Study Research paper- report evaluation Form
Area
Outstanding (9-10)
Good (7.5-9)
Fair (6-7.5)
Poor (below 6)
Facts
The detail and cope of the information incorporated into the project demonstrates considerable familiarity.
The student could have provided detail and scope.
The student had some difficulty furnishing sufficient evidence.
The student failed to provide information that is accurate and relevant to the project.
Analysis
Facts, key concepts and principles were presented in an orderly fashion with logically sound conclusions.
The student’s presentation of facts, and principles was orderly; with one erroneous inference.
Some of the facts are presented in a disorderly fashion with some erroneous inferences.
Presentation of facts, key concepts and principles is disorderly and there are multiple errors in reasoning.
Synthesis
The student brought together ideas around to create a meaningful, coherent essay.
The student brought together ideas; however, sufficient context is lacking.
The essay contains satisfactory factual and conceptual content, but is presented in a disjointed, “grocery list” fashion.
The student has failed to construct a coherent essay built around an identifiable organizing theme or concept.
Vocabulary
/Rhetoric
The student has demonstrated vocabulary and variety in expression superior to this grade level.
The student has demonstrated vocabulary and variety in expression expected at this grade level.
The student has not demonstrated vocabulary or variety in expression expected at this grade level.
The student has utilized a vocabulary with little or no range and/or no variety in expression.
Mechanics and sentence structure
The student consistently uses correct grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
The student has an average of fewer than 3 errors per page in grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
The student has an average of 3 or 4 errors per page in grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
The student has an average of more than 4 errors per page in grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
Research (if applicable)
The student has used a wide variety of,, informative and relevant sources.
The student has used a enough sources.
The student has provided sources but had difficulty integrating them.
The student has failed to provide enough relevant sources for this assignment.
Turnitin Originality
Less than 12%
12-15%
15-20%
20-25%
Course Objectives
To Offer Framework for cost management in engineering Projects.
To offer assistance in managerial decision making
To introduce fundamentals of Personal, Private and Public-sector Financing Engineering Projects
Apply Mathematics of finance to engineering and managerial decision making.
Introduce the fundamentals of economic analysis used in engineering decision making.
To introduce Economic Analysis of Replacement and Retention Decisions
To prepare students for PE/FE Examinations
Course Learning Outcomes:
This course is one of many that you will take towards your degree in Civil, Construction or Environmental Engineering. Each of our courses are designed as part of your career development in your respective Engineering profession. Program Outcomes are intended to provide a broad base of knowledge to find your career. However, each course in the curriculum emphasizes particular aspects of that overall body of knowledge. Although other outcomes may also be addressed, this course is intended to have a particular emphasis on the following program outcomes
OUTCOME 4: An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
Assessed by: Homework, Midterm and Final Exam
Formulate and solve time value of money problems
Apply various Engineering Economy techniques to compare engineering alternatives.
OUTCOME 9: An ability to analyze and design construction processes and systems in a construction engineering specialty field, applying knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, planning, scheduling, safety, and cost analysis.
Assessed by: Case Study
Apply results of economic analysis in managerial decision making
Apply relevant formulas for financial analysis
Outcome 11: An ability to explain basic concepts of management topics such as economics, business, accounting, communications, leadership, decision and optimization methods, engineering economics, engineering management, and cost control.
Assessed by: Homework and _Case Study and Quizzes
Explain relevance of engineering economy analysis in the private sector
Explain relevance of engineering economy analysis in the public sector
Writing a Research Paper
Some general guidelines to keep in mind while writing a research paper.
Finding a Researchable Topic
Try to narrow down two or three topics that truly interests you
Talk with your course instructor and classmates about your topics
Pose your topics as a question to be answered or a problem to be solved
Finding, Selecting, and Reading Sources
You will need to look at the following types of sources:
Look up library books using catalog on End of each chapter of the Book- Case or library page on the website. Search using the keyword or subject.
Use LIRN. This database has peer reviewed full text articles, E-books, newspaper articles etc.
Open courseware, Magazine and newspaper articles can provide you with some facts.
Primary vs. secondary sources
Documenting Information
The following systems will help keep you organized:
Create an annotated bibliography for all your resources. This allows you to cite, summarize and evaluate resources.
Use Bibme, Citefast or Refdot etc. to organize your content
If you want to use 10 references, plan to research three times more that would be around 30.
Start your paper from bottom up
Start by writing references.
Once you have enough material to start, work on the topic, its significance, etc.
Use your referenced material to enhance your topic, refute it or build on it.
Any time a quote is used from the above-organized material, provide in text citation.
Writing the Body
Use outline and prospectus as flexible guides
Build your essay around points you want to make (i.e., don’t let your sources organize your paper)
Integrate your sources into your discussion
Summarize, analyze, explain, and evaluate published work rather than merely reporting it
Writing Abstract
After completing your paper, write an abstract summarizing the paper.
References
Make sure all the in-text citations have references. In APA, references have to be alphabetized. They have to follow hanging indentation.
Generally, balance your references by having some from peer-reviewed journals, some from books and some from internet resources.
Revise the Final Draft
Go through the APA format checklist.
Make sure there is no bias in writing.
Put the paper through plagiarism detector
Check capitalizations, indents, levels of headings, in text citations, tables etc. for correct usage
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