Certifying Safety of Design and Operation

Completed Research Paper

This course includes the completion of a research project that addresses a current problem area within the degree specialty. The topic of the project will be determined in conjunction with your faculty member. The topic selected must address a current problem. You will be using the expertise you have gained during your degree program in the formulation of this project. The topic of the project will be determined at the beginning of the course; the project size will be approximately 6 to 7 pages of text in length. The project will be formatted with a cover page, abstract, introduction, background of the problem, literature review, data analysis and results, conclusions, and a recommendation to address the problem. 

Selected topic/title:

If Private Space Travel Companies are in business for Profit, what entity is certifying Safety of Design and Operation?

For this activity, you will compile all the information you have gathered, including feedback from your instructor, to complete your paper. Oftentimes in research, the literature reveals trends or unique elements that had not been previously considered in light of existing constraints. This is the heart of research! Looking at things from a slightly different perspective can make all the difference. It can expose opportunities that have not yet been fully explored. The project size will be approximately 6 to 7 pages of text in length.

Review the following for the order and requirements for each section of this assignment: 

1. Title page. 
2. Abstract: An abstract is a brief, comprehensive summary of the contents of the paper, including your conclusion and recommendation. Review the resource section of this module for additional information on how to write an abstract. 
3. Introduction: A brief overview of what you are researching, why, and an overview of your research process (including the main topics you will review). This should be approximately one paragraph. Include any previous recommendations or comments from your instructor.
4. Background: Describe what led to the problem, explain the extent of the problem, and why it is necessary to research and resolve the problem. This should be 2-3 paragraphs. Include any previous recommendations or comments from your instructor.
5. Literature Review: Provide historical background on the area you are researching, provide a contemporary context in which your research is situated, identify any trends in the literature related to your problem, identifies gaps in the literature, draw conclusions based on the literature (what we know about the problem). This should be 2-3 pages. Include any previous recommendations or comments from your instructor.
6. Data Analysis and Results: Through the analysis of data, state your findings. This should be approximately one page. Include any previous recommendations or comments from your instructor.
7. Conclusions: Based on the results of your data, interpret what they mean in the context of your problem and from an industry perspective. This should be 2-3 paragraphs. Include any previous recommendations or comments from your instructor.
8. Recommendation: Based on the results and conclusions, state your recommendation to address the problem. This should be 2-3 paragraphs. Include any previous recommendations or comments from your instructor.
9. Resources