Topic: Project manage the design and construction of an electrical power station for a community of 20,000 residents.
Content
Introduction
Subject of the essay arranged under sub-headings
involves definition & description; data & analysis;
illustrations (images, charts & diagrams); and
specialised language
Conclusion
References
This project report is on the project appraisal incorporating technical, economical and environmental evaluation of
Project manage the design and construction of an electrical power station for a community of 20,000 residents.
Technical (40%)
Economical (30%)
Environmental (30%)
Research Publication (Written)
Title page, Abstract and Contents
– complete and representative title
– concise abstract (what?, why?, how?,
findings)
– comprehensive contents page
Introduction
– problem identification
• need for the research, including critical
analysis of available literature
– clearly stated objective and aims
– a summary on report organisation Research Publication (Written) contd.’
Research Method
– clearly presented methods for repeatability
– assumptions and limitations
– analysis techniques clearly described/identified
Results
– tables, figures, photographs and illustrations to
enhance findings
– clearly argued findings
– identify potential for future directions
References
– cite all references used in the report using Harvard
(name-year) style
resources
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• Finkelstein, L, 2008 Pocket Book of Technical Writing: for Engineers and Scientists, 3rd ed., Mc-Graw Hill, NY, USA.
Readings: (ALL texts have been placed on 2-hour RESERVE at Allen
Library)
• Burke, R., 2003, Project Management: Planning and Control Techniques, 4th ed., John Wiley & Sons, New York, USA.
• CCH Editors. 2007. CCH Australian Master OHS and Environmental Guide. 2nd ed. CCH Australia Limited.
• De Cieri, H., Kramar, R., Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B. And Wright, P. M. 2008, Human Resource Management in Australia. 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill Australia Pty Ltd.
• Duncan, W. R. 1996. A Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge. PMI Publishing Division, North Carolina, USA.
• Grammeno, G. 2009. Planning Occupational Health and Safety. 8th ed. CCH Australia Limited.
• Finkelstein, L, 2008 Pocket Book of Technical Writing: for Engineers and Scientists, 3rd ed., Mc-Graw Hill, NY, USA.
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• Michaels, J. V., 1996, Technical risk management, Prentice Hall, NJ, USA
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• Standards Australia 1997, General Conditions of Contract, AS4000
• (AS2124) Retrieved June 25, 2007, from Standards Australia Online
• database. Standards Australia 1997, General Conditions of Contract, AS4000-1997. (AS2124) Available from Standards Australia Online.
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