This project is for undergraduate students only. Undergraduate students may choose one of the two available options for a project. Do only one of these projects. You may work alone or in a
group of up to a maximum of three undergraduate students for this project. Please choose one of the following two projects:
- Create an Educational Web Site
Create an educational web site that details the workings of a data communications protocol. Professional appearance and quality content are expected as well as citations
and references.
- Create an Educational Poster
Produce a 24" x 36" color poster mounted on foam core or in a sturdy frame that details the workings of a data communications protocol. Professional appearance and
quality content are expected as well as citations and references.
Examples of protocols include IPv6, ATM, Frame Relay, Packet Over SONET and so on. Other presentations might cover concepts like CRC Error Checking Methodology, Three Way Handshaking for TCP, Sliding
Window Protocol, or Error Correction Techniques. The possibilities are go on and on. Your instructor will be happy to discuss your poster or web presentation with you. Please feel free to discuss
with the instructor how you might go about completing your project. Either project should offer educational value to your fellow students. Your target audience
is the class, not the instructor. Your instructor will evaluate your project based on the following characteristics, with weighting shown:
Poster and Web presentations are to be handed in on October 27, 2005. On the front page of your web site or on
front of your poster, you must
include the full names of each member in your group, the date and the main topic of the poster or web presentation. Your name and the date can be in small print if you like so as not to distract from the overall presentation.
All posters of reasonable quality will be used in the lab as references and wall coverings unless you specifically request to have your poster returned.NOTES on posters:
- Graphics shops can create color posters from most types of documents, but I recommend that you create .PDF files. One example is Casual Graphics in Hays. There is another printer in Hays now doing larger
prints. Perhaps they mount on foam core as well.
Because posters are expensive, ranging from $45 to over $100, they are more appropriate for groups of three individuals who can split the costs.
The highest quality mounting of posters would include seemless mounting, clear plastic overlays to protect the surface from smudges, a blank paper mounting on the back to prevent warping and extra thick foam
core. Framed posters with clear plastic sheeting and rigid backing are also an option for mounting. This method allows you to mount the poster yourself and perhaps save some money. Either way,
professional appearance is important. Poster examples can be seen in the INT labs.
NOTES on web sites:
- Web pages should be logically organized and follow basic design principles, such as those taught in "Introduction to Web Development"
. DO's and DON'Ts can be found on the web.
Don't use ugly backgrounds or text that isn't clearly readable.
Do consider the general color scheme and layout before you start creating your pages. Sketch various layouts on paper to evaluate different ideas.
Animations are a welcome feature, but they should not be used if they don't add value to the web site.
An appropriate blend of graphics and text are appropriate.
Visit the Webmonkey site for assistance with web development if you are a beginner. http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/
IMPORTANT: You must
inlcude formal citations for all text and graphics that you have included on your poster or on your web site that were not created by you. Cite sources in small text on the front of your poster or on a citations page on your web site. Citations lend credibility to your work. |
