Mr Chaminda Kapurusinghe
Title page
The title page is presented on a separate page and includes the subject name and code, assignment number, topic selected, due date, student name, student number, tutor name, and tutorial time.
Abstract
An abstract is a 100-200 word summary of your report. It provides a brief overview of the report by stating the purpose, defining the topic, summarising the main sections of the report, and stating the conclusion or outcomes. An abstract is usually written when you have completed the report.
Table of Contents
The Table of Contents lists the sections and subsections of a report and their corresponding page numbers. The organisation of your report is indicated in the Table of Contents and your interpretation of the topic is initially communicated to the reader through your choice of headings and subheadings.
Introduction
An introduction usually commences with the purpose of the report; that is, the reason for conducting the study and preparing the report. An introduction may also include the following information. (Most of these areas would be relevant to the report your are writing for Computer Systems.) * Background information on the topic such as a brief history, the context of the topic, or a description of the problem * The scope of the report; that is, the extent to which the topic is covered in the report - what factors were studied and to what level. For example the scope of Student 1 's report on scanners would include the types of scanners discussed. * The methodology used; that is, the kind of data used in the report. In the case of the Computer Systems assignment this would be the type of material referred to in the report. There is no need to list all the books or reports you have consulted and referred to in the report (this is the role of the reference list) but there should be an indication of how widely you have read. Other sources such as personal investigation, interviews, statistics, and questionnaires are also
The title page is presented on a separate page and includes the subject name and code, assignment number, topic selected, due date, student name, student number, tutor name, and tutorial time.
Abstract
An abstract is a 100-200 word summary of your report. It provides a brief overview of the report by stating the purpose, defining the topic, summarising the main sections of the report, and stating the conclusion or outcomes. An abstract is usually written when you have completed the report.
Table of Contents
The Table of Contents lists the sections and subsections of a report and their corresponding page numbers. The organisation of your report is indicated in the Table of Contents and your interpretation of the topic is initially communicated to the reader through your choice of headings and subheadings.
Introduction
An introduction usually commences with the purpose of the report; that is, the reason for conducting the study and preparing the report. An introduction may also include the following information. (Most of these areas would be relevant to the report your are writing for Computer Systems.) * Background information on the topic such as a brief history, the context of the topic, or a description of the problem * The scope of the report; that is, the extent to which the topic is covered in the report - what factors were studied and to what level. For example the scope of Student 1 's report on scanners would include the types of scanners discussed. * The methodology used; that is, the kind of data used in the report. In the case of the Computer Systems assignment this would be the type of material referred to in the report. There is no need to list all the books or reports you have consulted and referred to in the report (this is the role of the reference list) but there should be an indication of how widely you have read. Other sources such as personal investigation, interviews, statistics, and questionnaires are also
References: Blatner, D., Fleishman, G. Roth, G. (1998) Real world scanning and halftones 2nd edition, Peachpit Press, USA. Englander, I (2000). The Architecture of computer hardware and systems software. John Wiley, USA, p272. Figeiredo, J. McIllree, J. Thomas, N. (1996) Introducing information technology 2nd edition Jacaranda Press, Singapore, p145.