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Grading
Organization
Table of Contents, Page No., Tables, Figures, References (5)

Scope
Significance, relation to other topics in concrete course (10)

Depth
Coverage of the state of the art (20)

Conclusion
Conclusive remarks, recommendations (10)

Bibliography
Adequate references (quantity, quality) (5)

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Format
First page:
Name
Title of the Report
Date
Be neat

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Table of contents
Be comprehensive

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Abstract
A summary of the material you covered.

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Introduction
Describe:
Why you select this topic (importance)
What you are going to cover
What you are not going to cover
Keep it interesting

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Main text
Plagiarism will not be tolerated
Quote text and figures properly
Be logical (dont jump around)
Its excellent if you find a controversy
Dont be afraid of express your opinion, but
always justify it

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Conclusions
Dont do it in the last minute.
Most readers will only read the abstract and
conclusions.

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References
At least 10 refereed journal papers.
The web can be used but with great care.
Be careful to provide the complete reference
information

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Major Journals
Cement and Concrete Research
American Concrete Institute
Magazine of Concrete
ASCE Materials Journal
Journal of Materials and Structures (RILEM)
American Ceramics Society