TECH 1271 Fall 2012
Technology Research Paper
Purpose: To research and describe a new technology and hypothesis where it
may be used in the future.
Task Description: Find a technology, preferably an emerging technology, and
describe how it works. Detail its origin, use, functionality,
construction and where it may be used in future applications.
Format: Three (3) pages, double spaced. Your report should include with
pictures and/or charts to help describe your piece of technology,
however, the pictures should not make up more than half a page of
your document. (An additional page of images is acceptable).
Please cite your sources properly (including online sources).
Submission: Submit your paper electronically by uploading your completed
document in Blackboard. Blackboard is the ONLY valid way to
submit your report.
Paper submissions will not be accepted. Submissions sent through
email will not be accepted.
File format: Please submit your report in MS Word or PDF file types.
NOTE: If I can’t open it, I will mark it = zero.
Marks: 50 % Report content
15 % Pictures & graphics
10 % Grammar and spelling
10 % Originality
10 % Formatting/layout
5 % References/citations
