INDIVIDUAL Research Overview
You will use this template to complete the requirements for this INDIVIDUAL assignment. Instructions for each part/piece/section/element/aspect of the document are included throughout the document. All areas of the document that are [BRACKETED] require you to replace the brackets and bracketed word(s) with the prompted information. For example [YOUR NAME] indicates that you must remove the brackets and the bracketed words and replace them with your name.
You will complete this document independently using the resources page that has been developed for you (see the “#GEA Team Information and Resources” module and assignment module), as well as any additional reliable independent research you wish to include.
The work you do for this individual assignment will be used in conjunction with the independent research completed by your peers to create the comprehensive client research report requested by your project manager. Your team will collaboratively complete the Team research report together during Team Meeting 2.
In this document you will include the following:
- An email message to your team
- Background and History of your prospective client
- Location history and information (this is where your prospective client is located)
- One Value or Goalheld by your prospective client
- A title and description of the value or goal
- Specific actions your prospective client has taken to achieve that value or goal
- One recently completed, current, or planned/future project
- Include description, scope, relevant information
- Additional requested information: One instance of EACH domestic and international
- Reference page using APA or IEEE citation style
Information about Hillsborough County; Client Acquisition
[Your Name] <[email protected]>
Tuesday, 6/21/2021 5:00 PM
To: Your Team Members <[email protected]>
[Include your email message here (~250-500 words in 2-3 explanatory/descriptive paragraphs). First, include an appropriate greeting. Next, explain what the document is and that it is attached as a PDF. Then summarize the content of your document, why the information you have included is valuable, and why your project manager will appreciate it. Finally, end with an invitation for questions or/and discussion, and an appropriate sign-off.]
For tips on using Microsoft Word styles, see this linked YouTube video[2].
Background and History
Include a minimum of 5 bullet points that highlight important aspects of the client’s background and history. Each bullet point will be 1-3 full sentences. Use complete sentences.
If your client is a city or county entity, remember that your client is the organizing body that oversees the operations, infrastructure, commerce, etc. of the area. This organizing body has a responsibility for the governance and care of the people, land, and businesses within the mapped boundaries of the city/county.
You must use your own words as discussed in the assignment overview.
Location Information
Include a minimum of 6 bullet points that highlight important aspects of the area in which the client is located. Include information about:
- General location history (min 3 bullet points)
- Population and demographic data (min 3 bullet points)
Each bullet point will be 2-3 full sentences. Use complete sentences
If your client is a city or county entity, for this section you will focus on the location itself and the population and related demographic information of the area. Some of this information might overlap with the section above.
You must use your own words as discussed in the assignment overview.
Value or Goals
This section will include an overview of your client’s values and/or goals, as publicly stated via mission statements/”About” info on websites, as well as via any relevant news articles. See the resources page that has been complied for you on your client.
For this individual part of the assignment, you are responsible for researching and outlining a single value or goal held by your client.
[Title of VALUE OR GOAL]
2-4 sentence summary of this value or goal. You must use your own words to describe the value or goal.
Supporting Actions
Here, you’ll include instances of the client taking actions or implementing policies that support their value claims or stated goals. This is important for assessing how seriously the client supports their claimed values and is pursuing their stated goals.
[Action 1]
Description
[Action 2]
Description
[Etc. – Include however many actions are relevant]
Description
You must use your own words as discussed in the assignment overview.
Recently Completed, Current, or Planned/Future Project
For this individual part of the assignment, include one single recently completed, ongoing, or planned project. Include when the project was started or when the planned start date is, and when the project ended or when the projected end date is. Include the cost or projected costs. Then, include a 4-5 sentence description of the project.You must use your own words as discussed in the assignment overview.
[Project title]
Project information and description.
[Additional Requested Information: Use appropriate title and subheadings]
For this individual part of the assignment, include a single entry for each item of additional requested information. Include relevant information such as titles and dates and a full 4-5 sentence description.
You must use your own words as discussed in the assignment overview.
REMEMBER:
- Remove all instructions from the document prior to submission
- Remove all brackets (except for brackets that you add intentionally for a reason – but remove all the brackets included in the template)
- Remove the first page with the overview
- The email to your team members will be your first page
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DO NOT PLAGIARIZE
- You must use your own wordsas discussed in the assignment overview.
- Instances of plagiarism will result in an automatic score of 0 for the assignment
- Avoid direct quotations
- Cite all sources
- Cite paraphrasing
References
| [1] | M. Gunnell, “How to Create and Manage a Table of Contents in Word,” How-to Geek, 12 July 2019. [Online]. Available: https://www.howtogeek.com/426644/how-to-create-a-table-of-contents-in-word/. [Accessed 2 June 2021]. |
| [2] | K. Stratvert, “How to Use Styles in Microsoft Word,” 10 May 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOVU6qQ2iOM. [Accessed 5 June 2021]. |
| [3] | O. W. L. Purdue, “IEEE Overview,” 2021. [Online]. Available: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/ieee_style/ieee_overview.html. [Accessed 5 June 2021]. |
| [4] | “Academician Help,” 22 February 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.academicianhelp.co.uk/blog/a-quick-guide-to-ieee-referencing-in-microsoft-word. [Accessed 5 June 2021]. |
| [5] | Microsoft, “Create a bibliography, citations, and references,” 2021. [Online]. Available: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/create-a-bibliography-citations-and-references-17686589-4824-4940-9c69-342c289fa2a5. [Accessed 5 June 2021]. |
Use IEEE style for the reference page. Of course as a professional engineer you’ve definitely used this style before, but just in case you need a refresher, here’s a link to the Purdue IEEE Overview page[3] (with links to the Reference List page, too).
Remember, your citations will be listed and numbered according to the order in which they appear in the report. This is easy to do if you set it up in Word. This linked website offers step-by-step instructions on how to use Microsoft Word’s reference tools to help you manage your IEEE references[4].
