: Chapter 10 ~ Analytical Report, pp. 260-301. (Johnson-Sheehan) Identify, define, and clarify a mechanical engineer research topic you have a strong interest in. Develop it into a research question you will investigate. You will then organize a systematic plan for conducting your research and gathering information from credible scholarly or academic sources. Refer to your outline as you begin to write your first draft. Allow your outline to guide you through the paper. You may need to define technical terms and include a few technical descriptions in your report as a way to help the reader understand your concepts. Cite your sources using the APA style sheet. You may also want to provide a glossary of key terms. typed, single-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font & subheadings : 8-10 pages, with clear, legible visuals : well-educated professional or expert in your subject area The objective of the report is for you to demonstrate your ability to conduct independent research on a topic that relates to your field of study. You will develop a research question which you will then investigate. As part of your planning process, you are asked to discuss what your methodology will be. What sources will you include? Who will you interview? Will you discuss your topic with a reference librarian? The methodology lets the reader know how you went about solving your problem. It also establishes your ethos, as a researcher who makes intelligent decisions about credible sources.
