[According to the APA manual, the abstract is a “brief, comprehensive summary of the contents of the article”.  Abbreviations should be spelled out.  Citations should be avoided unless absolutely necessary.  The abstract should be approximately 150-250 words. 

You are highly encouraged to read the APA Manual, Section 2.04, which covers effective abstract writing.  The abstract and your entire paper should be in Times New Roman 12 pt double-spaced, except for figures and tables, which should conform to APA guidelines found in Chapter 5.  Unlike the body of the paper, the abstract is not indented.  The abstract for the paper should be in the present or past tense.]

            Keywords: Add appropriate keywords here

 [Title of your paper appears here. As per APA, no “introduction” heading is needed since the position in the paper makes its purpose clear]

[The introductory section should include a discussion of why the problem under investigation is important.  You are highly encouraged to read Section 2.05 of the APA Manual, which addresses how to write a good introduction.  Also, read Section 3.11 of the APA Manual concerning Outlines. Make sure you support any assertions or identification of “facts” with relevant and credible reference citations. It is good practice to use supporting citations as it lends credibility to what you are stating. Add citations throughout document when you state something that is not your own original thought. If you do not cite a source and it is not your original thought it is PLAGIARISM.]

ASCI 316 S-W-O-T SAMPLE I N T E R N A L STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES

(Examples)

1. Ease of control

2. Flight duration

3. Low maintenance requirements

4. Payload capacity (Examples)

1. Short flight time

2. Difficult to operate

3. Unstable in windy conditions

4. expensive

E X T E R N A L OPPORTUNITIES THREATS (Examples)

1. High demand for service 2. Upgradable technology 3. Low overhead and start-up costs (Examples) 1. Accidents that cause damage 2. Technology outdate quickly 3. Lack of specific capabilities

ANALYSIS: In the case of the course project, you will be able to determine which component is the best selection.

In this area, you analyze and synthesize the S-W-O-T to come to a selection. Strengths and weaknesses are both on the top row and both refer to internal factors or in this case Platform or Sensor/Payload specific factors.rs.

Opportunities and threats are in the bottom row and both refer to external factors. In regard to a platform or sensor/payload, the “external factors” does not directly relate.

Consider this area relative to the impact the component might have on your business.