Friday, October 10, 2008

Assignments! Assignments! Assignments!

The following post is designated to assignments. Check the post regularly to see updates of newly added assignments. The intended groups and dates for the assignments will be indicated. Feel free to attempt and submit any assignment (even if it does not apply to you!). Feedback on assignments will be given at the earliest possible time.

Technical Report Groups

Assignment One
Answer all of the following questions


  1. What is meant by primary and secondary sources of information?
  2. Give two examples of each (at least two of these examples should come from your experience in doing your research project).
  3. Name one benefit of each type of information.
  4. Name one advantage and disadvantage of collecting information by
    • Interviewing
    • Questionnaires
  5. Give one example of an open-ended and a close-ended question.
  6. Draft a simple example of two questionnaire items that capture biodata.
  7. Draft a simple example of how an open-ended question would be placed on a questionnaire.
  8. Give a definition for a likert scale.
  9. Draft a simple example of a five point likert scale with three likert items.
  10. Give one reason why you would supply the reason for the questionnaire before you present it to be completed.

    1. Due Date: One Week From The Date You Were Given The Assignment By Your Instructor


      Air Conditioning Group

      Download the file by clicking on the link below and choose download. If you wish you can read the exercise online as well by selecting preview. Answer all the questions then submit your answers to Miss King or any instructor in the related department.
      classwork

      Having trouble writing in the past tense? Try the following tips.
      1. Keep your ideas simple.
      2. Use one action per sentence.
      3. Make sure your verbs are in the past tense. Remember it should end in "d" or "ed", unless the verb is irregular. To see irregular verbs click here

      4. If you wish to use the present perfect e.g. I have lived or the past perfect e.g. I had lived- look back in your notes and/or click the link (underlined word) for futher reading

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