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RC-735 Field Problem in Risk Control
Spring 2006
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What is the Field Problem?
An applied problem solving exercise Reflects typical work of R.C. professional Involves in-depth research and analysis Requires the application of technical and managerial R.C.-based expertise Ultimately yields realistic recommendations
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What Constitutes a “Problem”?
Evidence of a localized process deficiency Is already causing a significant amount of loss Human injury or illness Equipment/property/financial assets Environment Process efficiency Possesses a significant potential for loss The problem must also: Originate primarily from the student’s analysis Be solvable within a semester’s time
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Required Paperwork Appointment of Research Advisor & Committee
Usually filed with G.C. before registering for course Protection of Human Subjects in Research First part of form identifies basic thrust of study Completed in entirety if collecting info from or about people Includes testing, videotaping, or interviewing activities Student completes training program prior to human subject data collection Additional abstract, consent form, and questionnaire/survey form must be included if human info is collected
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Five-Step Field Problem Paper Format
Chapter 1 Statement of the Problem Chapter 2 Review of Literature Chapter 3 Methodology Chapter 4 Results of The Study Chapter 5 Conclusions & Recommendations
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Chapter 1 Statement of the Problem
Introduction Starts general and moves to specifics of problem Contains a brief sketch of organization & scenario Should be no more than 2 paragraphs in length Concludes with a one-sentence problem statement Purpose of the Study A one-sentence, non-directional statement that explains the thrust of the study
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Chapter 1 Statement of the Problem (cont.)
Goals of the Study Focus on the type of data (process, managerial, ee’ surveys, loss tab, etc.) to be collected Collected data serves as basis for eventual process improvement-related recommendations Background and Significance Justifies why the study is necessary to perform Is loss/productivity focused (i.e. people, product, materials, environment, facility, legal)
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Chapter 1 Statement of the Problem (cont.)
Assumptions (as appropriate) Definition of Terms Only those that are highly technical Must be referenced by applicable author
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Chapter 2 Review of Literature
Begins with study’s purpose Presents topics related to the study’s purpose Information must be from primary sources Topics represent risk management process Reviews similar problems that have occurred Presents solutions to similar problems
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Chapter 2 Review of Literature (cont.)
Must exhibit thought/analysis on writer’s part Builds case for the subsequent study Must possess internal validity Appropriate scope of related topics/issues Reasonable number of quality sources (as determined by advisor) Writing exhibits analysis and linking of cited works Final summary sets stage for Chapter 3
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Chapter 3 Methodology Begins with study’s purpose and goals
Provides specifics on how study (either experimental or descriptive) is performed May initially be written in past tense In a narrative or a “meaty” outline format Must be understandable Must be approved prior to data collection
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Chapter 4 Results of The Study
Begins with study’s purpose and goals Study results are logically presented Results must align with the study’s objectives May include some limited contrast of results Descriptive text Graph/chart Table Matrix
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Chapter 5 Conclusions & Recommendations
Begins with a restatement of study’s purpose, goals, and summary of it’s methodology Conclusions must align with objectives & study results Recommendations must align with conclusions and be reasonable Errors in execution of study should be recognized Recommendations should identify continued work in areas related to the study
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Grading Criteria Ability to meet established deadlines
Writing quality of all submitted drafts Purpose/objectives consistent with problem Internal validity of literature review Scope of related topics/issues Number and quality of cited primary sources Detailed analysis and linking of cited works
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Grading Criteria (cont.)
Appropriate methodology utilized Logical presentation of collected data Reasonable conclusions from collected data Reasonable recommendations
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Field Problem Presentation Dates/Deadlines
Problem overview & statement 2/10/06 Ch. 1 completed and approved 2/24/06 Ch. 2 outline completed 3/03/06 Ch. 2 completed and approved 3/24/06 Ch. 3 completed and approved 4/07/06 Ch. 4 completed and approved 4/21/06 Ch. 5 completed and approved 5/05/06
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Various APA Format Issues
Three-level heading systems Four-level heading systems Reference citations in text Reference list Appendixes
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APA 5th Edition Three Level Heading System
Centered Uppercase and Lowercase Heading Flush-Left, Italicized, Uppercase and Lowercase Side Heading Indented, lowercase paragraph heading ending with a period.
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APA 5th Edition Four Level Heading System
Centered Uppercase and Lowercase Heading Centered, Italicized, Uppercase and Lowercase Heading Flush-Left, Italicized, Uppercase and Lowercase Side Heading Indented, italicized, lowercase paragraph heading ending with a period.
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APA - Reference Citations in Text
Indicates who was primary source Examples include: In an analysis of safety and health efforts and total quality management, Sorrell (1995) concluded … … revealed that a correlation between long-term cold exposure and nerve impairment does exist in meat processing workers (Finder, 2000).
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APA 5th Edition - Reference List
Fandry, M. J. (1998). Coping with adverse deadlines in the office setting (3rd ed.). Colfax, WI: Red Cedar Press. Sorrell, E. S. (1995, October). TQM and the integration of risk control. Management Today, 5, 4, 9-13.
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APA - Appendixes Provides detailed information which would be distracting to main body of paper Common examples include A mathematical proof Large tables of data Lists of words A sample questionnaire A computer program
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General Structure of a Paragraph
Beginning 1-2 sentences May reference topic from previous paragraph Introduces specific topic to be discussed Eludes to general tone of paragraph Middle 2-4 sentences Presents data/opinions from other research Analyzes data relative to identified problem
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General Structure of a Paragraph (cont.)
Final 1-2 sentences Summarizes data/comparisons Leads reader to a logical conclusion Helps set stage for next paragraph
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Words NOT to Place in Text of Field Problem
do done doing go got good get had I me my our we ain’t aren’t ought
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