Professional Documents
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I. Sections
1. Introduction - may include history and definitions 2. Significance - importance of the survey - purpose of the survey 3. General Methodology - describe the concepts behind the type of survey. - you may include mathematical concepts but I do not require you to include and discuss the governing equations. Plus points however shall be given to those who do. - usual problems encountered may also be included. 4. Application - provide some examples and/or stories of its use in the following: pre1800s, 1800s to 1900s, Present Day. (Ex. As-built survey was used by Moses when they were building the pyramids). If your survey of choice was developed in the 1900s, for example, you can include the events/scientific advances leading to the development of the survey in place of the pre-1800s part. - include instruments used in the survey (ancient/modern) - include future technologies that have applications in your survey of choice. (Ex. quantum information teleportation) 5. Summary and Conclusion - you may put some of your discussions and recommendations here. 6. References - use the APA bibliography format - wikipedia is not an allowed reference. 7. Appendix - this section is optional.
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Guidelines
At least 10 pages (print on one side only) 1.15 spaced Single column Font size
6. Plagiarism is an automatic 5. Be very careful in using the works of others. I am strict on this aspect. 7. This will be submitted individually. Submit before the second exam.
III.
Topics
Choose one of the following for your paper. 1. Control Surveys 2. Land/Property Surveys 3. Topographic Surveys 4. Forestry Surveys 5. Hydrographic Surveys 6. Mining Surveys 7. Construction Surveys 8. Route Surveys 9. As-built Surveys 10. Industrial Surveys 11. Solar Surveys 12. Astronomic Surveys 13. Photogrammetric Surveys 14. Reconnaissance Surveys 15. GPS Surveys
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