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Essay Instructions: Topic: Fiber Optics Technologies

Requirements:
1. Must contain a minimum of four (4) Web site references.
2. The format should include: Introduction, body (3-4 pages), Conclusion (or summary), Endnotes, Works Cited (or references).
3. Typed using Font size 12, single spaced
4. Pictures and graphics are optional, but always a plus

When quoting, include a reference number in parenthesis at the end of the quote. Be sure to include this number along with the source of the quote in your endnotes. Endnotes should be on a page by itself listing all your reference numbers contained in the body.

Essay Instructions: THE COMPONENTS OF THE REPORT
_____(A) Page one, the opening page of your report, should contain your name, your e-mail address, the title of your report, and your outline.
(The body of your report should follow--leave only a couple of free horizontal lines between the outline and the body of the report.) (Limit your use of white space. The usage of space on your screen is quite different when submitting a hard copy of your report. When you use a lot of white space for your report, it means that the user will be spending more time scrolling to read your report and also will be using more paper to print your report.)


THIS REPORT MUST CONTAIN AT LEAST 1500 WORDS IN THE MAIN BODY!!!!

_____(B) The OUTLINE should contain the same main headings and subheadings as the text of your report.
(single space the outline)
The first main heading should be the 'Introduction' in which you introduce your topic and also state what you are covering in your report. The heading, 'Introduction,' is followed by the rest of your outline headings. The report ends with the following headings:
'Summary' or 'Summary and Recommendations'
'Bibliography' ( include a bibliography; references are included within the text--within the paragraphs of your report)

_____(C) The TEXT of your report. After the outline, include the main body of your report. Most important: the text--main body of your report--is to be a minimum of 1500 words and a maximum of approximately 2500 words. Additional material can be included in an appendix. (Try not to exceed 2,500 words.)

_____(D) The INTRODUCTION of your report should include a statement specifying the purpose of your report--what you plan to cover and/or accomplish in your report. Also include two or three sentences about the subject, but don't go into depth. Save the 'depth' for the next sections of your report.

_____(E) IN-TEXT References are to be included throughout the main body of your report. Use APA format style. Address in-text references as follows:
(1) Use in-text notes. For each reference, identify the author and page number. OR identify the author or title of the web site and page number (or paragraph number). Place this information in parenthesis in the body of the text.

_____(F) The MAIN BODY of text ends with a SUMMARY section.

_____(G) BIBLIOGRAPHY follows the main body of the report. Use APA format style.
In the Bibliography list ALL of the material you have consulted in preparing your report whether or not you have actually cited the work. Entries in a Bibliography are put in alphabetical order by last names of authors, editors, or by first words of titles. Do not number entries.

5. REPORT FORMAT
______(A) Use SINGLE SPACING with double spacing between paragraphs.
No need to indent paragraphs, as you are double spacing BETWEEN paragraphs.

______(B) USE MAIN HEADINGS AND SUBHEADINGS throughout the body of your report.
Your main headings may be in all caps while your subheadings may be initial caps----in order to distinguish between them. Most important, be consistent in what you do.
All headings--both main and subheadings--in the body of the report should be identical to those listed in your outline.


Note: About references and the bibliography
- Use CURRENT REFERENCES (2001 or later--as much as is possible)
- Base the material in your report on at least FOUR references. Do not base your report primarily on one reference.
DO NOT USE textbooks used in other courses. Use materials (recent articles, interviews, etc.) that focus primarily on telecommunications and written by authorities in the field of telecommunications.
- Include in-text references within the body of the report. Check that in-text references are presented in the correct format.
- Include a bibliography at the end of the report. List all of the material which you have consulted in preparing your report whether or not you have actually cited the work.
- When preparing the bibliography, double space after the last line of the main body of your report. Entitle the new section, 'Bibliography' and use the APA style. Treat each entry separately, putting the first line of each entry flush against the left margin and all subsequent lines of that entry flush as well.
- Use the APA style guide for in-text and bibliographic reference format.

------------------------------------------------------------Here is a tentaive outline to go by (changes can be made):

New Advances of Fiber Optics Technology

Objectives:

A. To provide the origin of fiber optic technology, past to present
B. To show the advances of fiber optic technology and present day uses of this technology


I. Introduction


II. What is fiber optics/fiber optic cable?
A. Origin
B. Design
C. Advantages/Disadvantages of using Fiber Optics


III. Advancement of Fiber Optic Technology
A. Past
B. Present
C. Future expansion of Fiber Optic Technology


IV. Summary



V. Bibliography


Tentative References:

Fiber Optics. Retrieved May 16, 2005, from www.howstuffworks.com

Fiber Optics. Retrieved May 16, 2005, from www.whatis.com

Bell College. (2004) Fiber Optics. Retrieved May 16 2005, rom http://floti.bell.ac.uk/MathsPhysics/fibreops.htm

Fiber Optics. Retrieved May 16, 2005, from http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/f/fiber_optics.html

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