S N R E University of Michigan Master’s Project Planning Seminar Winter 2004

NRE Agenda Introduce staffIntroduce staff PurposePurpose Course structure and deadlinesCourse structure and deadlines Course webpageCourse webpage Stages of activityStages of activity Integrative research seminarsIntegrative research seminars Past projectsPast projects SNRE research themesSNRE research themes Database of research ideasDatabase of research ideas Q&AQ&A

NRE Instructors 1.Raymond De Young b Dana Building 2.Seth Epstein a Dana Building

NRE Purpose of Master’s Projects Apply research skillsApply research skills Explore a multi-dimensional problemExplore a multi-dimensional problem Develop project management skillsDevelop project management skills Develop group problem-solving skillsDevelop group problem-solving skills Learn of people and organizations in your fieldLearn of people and organizations in your field Experience preparing scientific/technical reportExperience preparing scientific/technical report Experience presenting technical information to a diverse communityExperience presenting technical information to a diverse community

NRE NRE 701 structure January / February Develop multiple topic briefsDevelop multiple topic briefs Develop prospectusesDevelop prospectuses Client identificationClient identification Advisor identificationAdvisor identification Research team identificationResearch team identification Develop proposalDevelop proposal Skill developmentSkill development –Project management –Group management March / April Client meetingsClient meetings Advisor meetingsAdvisor meetings Develop research skillsDevelop research skills Begin researchBegin research Workplan for summer/fallWorkplan for summer/fall Presentation to SNREPresentation to SNRE

NRE NRE 701 winter term meetings Monday 5:00 to 7:00 pmMonday 5:00 to 7:00 pm Main group meeting: 1040 DanaMain group meeting: 1040 Dana Breakout rooms:Breakout rooms: –1024 Dana –1046 Dana –1064 Dana –2024 Dana Team meetings throughout the weekTeam meetings throughout the week

NRE Schedule of major deadlines Class Activity Dates Major Deadlines* Project Formation: – Prepare multiple topic briefs – Research prospectus – Research proposal – Research team building – Identifying advisor and client – Other practical project skills Jan 12, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, Mar 1 Proposal due March 8 Research and Project Management Skills: – Research methods – Data collection and analysis – Presentations Mar 8, 15, 22, 29, Apr 5, 12 Workplan due April 12 Conclusion Apr 19 Presentations in April * Other small assignments throughout term.

NRE Course website Course materials (e.g., handouts, tutorials, overheads)Course materials (e.g., handouts, tutorials, overheads) Past projects (e.g., topic briefs, proposals, presentations)Past projects (e.g., topic briefs, proposals, presentations) Client databaseClient database Current projects (your topic briefs, proposals, etc.)Current projects (your topic briefs, proposals, etc.) Project management resourcesProject management resources –Team management –Proposal production –Final document production

NRE Stages of your proposal writing activity Your Skills Your Interests SNRE themes Initial topic 3 December Early 2004 Late JanuaryLate February Advisor Initial topic 2 Initial topic 1 Prospectus A Prospectus B Initial groups Idea database Research team Research Proposal Client

NRE Winter term research activity Spring BreakMarchEarly AprilSummer / Fall + Resources Workplan Presentation Research Research C / A / R Advisor Client Research Team Research Proposal

NRE Project options Project Track Integrative SeminarMaster’s Project Client-based

NRE Integrative research seminar Produce a jointly authored document.Produce a jointly authored document. –Can be a collection of individual manuscripts. –Often published. Thorough examination of research literature, current theory and thought.Thorough examination of research literature, current theory and thought. Could involve data collection, case studies, interviews, document analysis, etc.Could involve data collection, case studies, interviews, document analysis, etc. Usually meets 3 hours/week through the fall and winter terms.Usually meets 3 hours/week through the fall and winter terms. Involves extensive work outside the seminar.Involves extensive work outside the seminar. Defined by faculty or established by students.Defined by faculty or established by students. Needs a faculty advisor. Does not need a client.Needs a faculty advisor. Does not need a client.

NRE Deciding about your opera

NRE Take an inventory GOOD AT DOING LOVE TO DO SOCIETY NEEDS DONE

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