- •Elektronski fakultet
- •Written and spoken communications in english for science and technology introduction
- •Nadežda Stojković
- •Edicija: Pomoćni udžbenici
- •Elektronski fakultet
- •Nadežda Stojković
- •Isbn 86-85195-02-0
- •Table of contents
- •VII spoken presentations and interviews 99
- •VIII bibliography 117
- •Foreword
- •VI correspondence 73
- •II paragraph
- •2.1. Paragraph structure
- •2.2. Kinds of paragraphs
- •III essay
- •3.1. Parts of an essay
- •Introduction
- •3.2. Kinds of essays
- •3.3. Five paragraph model of composition
- •Introductory paragraph
- •3.4. Quotations/ references/ bibliography
- •IV formal reports and instructions
- •4.1. Formal reports format
- •4.2. Proposal (feasibility), progress and final report
- •4.2.1. Proposal (feasibility) report
- •4.2.2. Progress report
- •4.2.3. Final report
- •Introduction
- •4.3. Laboratory report
- •4.4. Design reports
- •Introduction
- •4.5. Instructions
- •4.5.1. Instructions format
- •Introduction:
- •4.6. User guides
- •Information Included in User Guides
- •4.7. Other types of technical documents/reports
- •V research papers
- •5.1. Research papers planning and writing
- •5.1.1. Note on style
- •5.1.2. General structure of a research paper
- •Introduction:
- •5.2. Journal articles
- •5.2.1. Prose and style considerations
- •5.2.2. Specific sections of an article:
- •5.3. Diploma paper
- •5.3.1. General structure of a diploma paper
- •5.3.2. Diploma paper defending
- •5.4. Master's vs PhD thesis
- •5.5. General features of a PhD thesis
- •5.5.1. Two types of PhD theses
- •5.6. PhD thesis proposal
- •5.6.1. Proposal format
- •5.7. PhD thesis format
- •Introduction
- •VI correspondence
- •6.1. Common letter components
- •Sample letter of common kind
- •6.2. Types of correspondence
- •6.2.1. Technical Cooperation
- •6.2.2. Technical Visits Abroad
- •6.2.3. Technical Visits from Abroad
- •6.2.4. Technical Training
- •6.2.5. Requesting Information
- •6.2.6. Complaint and Adjustment Letters
- •6.2.7. Application Letter
- •Sample application letter
- •6.2.8. Letter of Recommendation
- •Sample letter of recommendation
- •6.2.9. Resume/ cv
- •The common structure of a resume/cv
- •Helpful tips considering cv style
- •Sample cv
- •Your name
- •6.2.10. Cover Letters
- •Sample cover letter
- •6.2.11. Thank you Letters
- •Sample post-interview thank you letter
- •Sample post-information thank you letter
- •Sample job offer acceptance thank you letter
- •6.2.12. Memorandum
- •6.2.13. Emails
- •VII spoken presentations and interviews
- •7.1. Spoken presentations
- •7.2. Preparing and delivering formal spoken presentation
- •1) Analyse your audience
- •2) Know your task
- •3) Determine primary purpose
- •4) Shape your presentation
- •5) Select effective supporting information
- •6) Choose an appropriate pattern of organisation
- •7) Select appropriate visual aids
- •8) Prepare a suitable introduction
- •9) Prepare a closing summary
- •10) Practice
- •11) Delivery
- •12) Time and focus
- •7.3. Scientific discussion - argumentation and contra argumentation
- •6. Conclusion
- •7.3.1. Appropriate phrases for developing an argument
- •7.4. Interviews
- •7.4.1. Some interview tips
- •7.4.2. Common interview questions and answering hints
- •VIII bibliography
5.3. Diploma paper
The writing and defending diploma paper is meant to be the final step towards completing your studies, the one that results in your earning the BSc degree. The diploma thesis is meant to demonstrate the ability to work on your own in the scope of a larger project that a future engineer is supposed to. Bear in mind that it is the final exam you will be taking, that it marks the end of your studies, so the final impression of you will rely heavily on the success of your diploma paper. It is your chance to once again prove yourself an outstanding student and a promising engineer.
Depending on the previous knowledge of the graduant, the actual diploma work starts with familiarising with the literature in the chosen topic. Following that is the narrowing down of the subject. A student should then produce a short description that precisely defines the exact setting of the task and specific goals. Ideally, this description should already include a comparative presentation of possible solutions considering the literature, a short description of the chosen solution, and a working schedule.
5.3.1. General structure of a diploma paper
The aim of writing a thesis is to extract relevant ideas, thoughts and results and to present them in a comprehensive way. It is mandatory to define a structure of your paper in such a way that it represents a complete logical succession of your documentation and work. Here is a sample structure of a diploma paper. Depending on the topic, other titles and a different number of sections might be appropriate.
Title: Much like the topic sentence in a paragraph, the title should denote the area of interest and the approach/angle from which it is being investigated.
Abstract: The abstract is a compact description of the paper, i.e. problem description, solution and the results.
Introduction: This section introduces the reader to the topic of the paper.
Problem Description (and Motivation): In this section the student briefly formulates the task description in their own words. The motivation for the thesis should become apparent. The section also provides necessary background information for the full understanding of both the task description and the motivation.
Related Work: This is a review of work related to the thesis.
Design: This section describes the solution proposal for the given problem.
Results: Achieved results and evaluation are discussed here.
Conclusion, Outlook and Summary: Here student describes what has been achieved in the thesis and what could be achieved in continuing it.
Bibliography and Appendices: Follow the general rationale for these parts in all scientific writing.
5.3.2. Diploma paper defending
Diploma paper defending takes place after handing in the diploma thesis. It usually begins with a 30 minute presentation of the graduant. It is followed by a question and answer discussion between the graduant and professors who are to grade the paper.
The presentation should include the following items: short introduction to the problem, short overview about relevant literature or methods and results from other projects that contributed to the diploma paper, presentation of the diploma thesis, presentation of the results, a summary in the form of a critical evaluation of the own work done, and suggestions for future investigations.