FSHN 1301
Fall, 2010
APPENDIX ONE
MINI-RESEARCH
PROJECT
The textbook utilized for this course places a lot of emphasis on various designers as well as the many aspects of design, manufacturing, analysis, and marketing within the textile industry.
The project will be valued at 100
points toward the final grade
(10 points for note cards and 90 points for paper)
A. Written report should be:
1. Typed (10-12 point font) double spaced APA
notations
2. Between 2 and 5 pages
3. Supported
with drawings, charts, swatches, or other visuals that validate the text.
B.
Subjects can be chosen from the following list or a subject of interest
can be presented for approval:
1. Natural vs. manufactured fibers (samples/examples of
each with discussion of characteristics)
2. Natural vs. manufactured fibers (uses and stability
under specific environments such as reaction to sunlight, gases, strength in
burst tests.)
3. Natural vs. manufactured fibers (different techniques
for manufacturing of each w/ examples and/or supported with flyers, or other
types of documentation)
4. Trademarks, logos, and names used to market textile
fibers (with examples and/or comparisons)
5. Textiles used in the manufacturing of industrial
products ( with examples and discussion)
6. Yarns and sewing threads (characteristics and uses)
7. Yarns and sewing threads (Systems for determining
yard sizes and advantages/disadvantages of each)
8. Sewing threads (optimum applications and uses)
9. Woven vs. knitted fabrics (construction methods)
10. Woven fabrics (characteristics and uses of different
weaves)
11. Knitted fabrics (characteristics and uses of
different knits)
12. Woven vs. knitted fabrics (important differences and
end uses of each)
13. Textile dyeing (different methods/techniques and uses
for each-including advantages/disadvantages)
14. Textile dyeing (results of vegetable juices in dying
different fibers)
15. Textile dyeing (effects of different dye classes on
various textile fibers including colorfastness)
16. Textile printing (methods and uses of each effects
on fibers)
17. Textile finishing (methods and uses of each effects
on fibers)
18. Care and renovation of textiles (cleaning, care,
re-coloring)
19. Fabric selection and quality (for interiors,
industry, and/or clothing)
C. Suggested format:
1.
Opening
statement defining what the project presentation will cover (to included
hypothesis).
2.
Outline of
subject content.
3.
Characteristics,
uses, and design/manufacturing (comparisons, timelines,
differentiation).
4.
Possible
applications or assumptions.
5.
Summary
statement (state findings and how they are congruent or incongruent with
hypothesis).
The
grade for this project is divided into two parts. Research Note Cards are valued at 10 points
and the written report is valued at 90 points.
The total value of the assignment is 100 points or 10% of the total
class grade.
Included
below, you will find the Criterion for Evaluation of Project.
This
assignment has a value of 100 points and should reflect significant time and
effort in preparation. Students
uncertain as to how this report can be prepared successfully should contact the
instructor for clarification.
Research
note cards are due on October 27, 2010.
Written
report is due
Reports will
not be accepted after
WRITTEN REPORT CRITIQUE SHEET
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EARNED |
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I.
INTRODUCTION |
10 |
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immediate interest created |
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informative |
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audience rapport established |
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effective lead into subject content |
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II.
BACKGROUND |
20 |
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biographical data |
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major works presented |
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comprehensive (subject fully covered) |
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uncommon facts |
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IIII.
SUBJECT (S) SELECTED (relevance to course of
study) |
20 |
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relevance |
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extension to class materials |
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IV.
CONCLUSION |
15 |
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significance of work presented |
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contribution to industry |
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personal commentary concerning work |
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V.
LENGTH / CONTENT |
10 |
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too long/too short |
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too few/too many details |
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VI. WRITTEN
COMMUNICATION |
10 |
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appropriate grammar and punctuation |
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sentence structure clear/good rhythm |
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specific words used as descriptors |
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followed instructions given for project |
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proper APA notations within paper |
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VII. VISUAL COMMUNICATION: AUDIO VISUALS |
15 |
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informative |
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eye appealing |
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COMMENTS: |
TOTAL |
100 |
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