WOOD MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY

4th Edition

Chapter 6Writing a Project Report

Report tips

Get started early 1 good page per week will add up to a good folderKeep your work neat and tidyTyped or handwritten reports are accepted equallyUse lots of simple sketchesAdd colourTake care when cutting and pasting pictures from catalogues

and magazines – remember to be neat and tidyUse a clean folder

Analysis

Examine the details given in the briefDescribe what the object is and what its functions should

beWill it be used inside or outside and how might this affect

the design?What will be stored in the object? Make a list Examine the theme in detailUse spider diagrams to help outline possibilities

Investigation/research

Research Sources: librariescatalogues & magazinesnewspapers local craftspeople teachers internet

Research The items to be stored

– Sizes– Types

Existing solutions availableThe theme

– Find graphics and clip art

You must show evidence

Investigation – table lamp

You must show evidence

I found many lamps on theInternet and have listed thesites. Some lamps are verysimple and some are veryinteresting. There are moderntypes and wooden types. I thinkthat the different colours look well.I could use this feature.

I notice that the base on thelamps is either heavy or wide to keep it stable.

Investigation – music themeMusic symbols that I found in my research:

You must show evidence

Ideas and solutions Include a number of different

ideasDevelop ideas as you go Include notes and

descriptionsDiscuss your choicesConsider decorationsGive the main measurements

Sketches/working drawings

Elevations, plans, end view, sections and pictorial viewsSketch or draw details of joints to be usedA cutting list/materials list is importantA plan of your work could be includedSketches and drawings should include all measurementsCAD (computer) drawings can also be usedPresent your model or mock-up with your project

Working drawings

Manufacture

It is not necessary to give a detailed description of how the piece was made

It is helpful to include descriptions of any important or unusual processes such as laminating. This will enhance your report

Photographs and sketches will also add to the folio

EvaluationDescribe how well the project worksDiscuss the safety aspectsDescribe how the item looksExplain any difficulties in making the

itemDescribe any changes that were

madeList the good points and bad pointsDescribe how you would improve

the projectUse sketches to help explain

Headings:− The design− The making− The final project