5. From Research to Report
⦿ Research is like gathering
the pieces of a puzzle
⦿ Writing is like putting
the puzzle together
6. Report Structure
⦿ What is the problem or issue?
⦿ What are the consequences if it is not solved?
⦿ What is the solution you are proposing?
⦿ How will this solution solve the problem?
⦿ Why is this the best solution?
⦿ What is the plan for implementing this solution?
⦿ What are the obstacles?
⦿ If you can’t answer… do more research!
7. Workshop Part 1
⦿ Your issue is blindness (AMD and RP)
⦿ Your solution is an artificial retina
⦿ You have completed your research
⦿ It’s time to write your report!
8. Workshop Part 2 - Exercise
⦿ Write one to two sentences for each:
● What is the problem or issue?
● What are the consequences if not solved?
● What is the solution you are proposing?
● How will this solution solve the problem?
⦿ Write no more than eight sentences total
9. Report Fundamentals
⦿ Structure
⦿ Clarity
⦿ Easy to read
⦿ Interesting
⦿ Persuasive
⦿ Correct format (MLA), grammar, spelling
⦿ Be fun and creative!
10. Best practices
⦿ Get an editor
⦿ Have others critique your work
⦿ Read it out loud
⦿ The best writing… is re-writing
⦿ Make it simpler and clearer… and then go back and
make it simpler and clearer
⦿ Be original, fun and creative
⦿ It can always be better!
15. IMPORTANT REMINDERS
● You should have received an email this week with a link to the entry form and
instructions
● If you do your presentation in video or audio format, you will need to upload to
YouTube as an unlisted URL
16. KEY DATES:
-July 11: study Session #4, 3-5 p.m.
-August 1: Contest entries due by 11:59 P.M. PDT
-August 10*: Winners are notified
-August 16, 2-4 p.m.: Awards and Celebration
*This date is subject to change
17. AWARDS CELEBRATION
● Top 15 Teams invited
● every team has an opportunity to present
● More info to come
