CTAB Guide for Technology Reports | Canadian Technology Accreditation Board

CTAB Guide for Technology Reports

The following objectives and criteria are intended to assist technology-level programs to complete a Technology Report /Capstone Project as defined in Part 1 - General Skills GC01 of the National Technology Benchmarks ©.

Objectives of a Technology Report

To enhance knowledge that extends beyond the scope of regular studies
To apply planning and time management skills
To use problem solving techniques and formal design criteria
To use industry relevant software (CAD) and/or simulation methods, where appropriate, to design, develop and test solutions
To assess and/or predict the technical performance and suitability of systems and components using scientific methods and mathematical calculations
To research and identify sources of technical information
To develop evaluation criteria and methods, and analyze alternate solutions
To produce a high-quality report in a professional manner
To present to peers and defend project conclusions

Criteria

Report needs to include evidence of both research and application which demonstrates synthesis of program outcomes
Report will typically be assigned and evaluated by communications and technical faculty
Report should be used to show a prospective employer the level at which a graduate is capable of working
Main body of the report should be minimum 3000 words
Marking scheme for written report and presentation must be provided
Maximum team size: 4 (provided that students are marked for their own contribution – each student’s contribution to the overall project must be clearly indicated)
Reports must be written in the third person for an appropriate audience and must follow a structured format which includes:
- Title Page
- Tables of Contents, Figures and Tables
- Executive Summary
- Appropriately labeled Figures, Tables and Appendices
- References
- Conclusions