WRIT 120: Fall 2022
Technical Background Report ption #2
Technical Background Report ption #2
Due on Bb: Sunday, December 11 @ 11:59 pm NO EXTENSIONS
Worth: 20%
Must be submitted as a .PDF using the correct assignment link
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment will be to practice the following:
—riting for a novice (non-technical) audience
ctive Reading and Research
ƒreate a technology analysis based on your research
„emonstrate what you¥ learned from our classes, assignments and reading modules
bility to follow detailed instructions
Overview
For your final assignment, you will use a list of sources to research Occupational Exoskeletons and then
present your findings in a technical background report.
There are a number of sources provided for you to choose from. You may only use these sources for
your research; however, you¥ not required to use every source.
Your primary goal will be to help a novice reader understand:
1. What Occupational Exoskeletons are
2. How they work
3. What the technology is made of
4. Then provide an analysis based on the guidelines outlined below. You, achieve this by analyzing,
synthesizing, summarizing, and paraphrasing information from the sources.
Content and Structure
Your report must include the sections/content outlined below and feature informative headings.
Information must be organized in a logical manner and paragraphs should be focused and clear.
INTRODUCTION
Define exoskeleton
…xplain the purpose of the technology
rovide relevant background/history
…nsure the reader understands the problem the technology addresses.
PARTS & PROCESS
Focusing on Fordàoccupational exoskeleton (the EskoVest) describe the deviceàparts and explain how
it works.
„efine all terminology
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‰ncorporate one or two graphics from the sources provided
The graphic(s) should be used to support (not replace) the text.
ANALYSIS
Choose TWO of the following:
ƒlassify the types of occupational exoskeletons OR compare/contrast them.
„iscuss Fordàapplication of the technology (e.g., its use of the EksoVest).
nalyze the technologyàrequirements (e.g., fit/sizing and/or safe usage).
rovide an objective analysis of the advantages and/or disadvantages of exoskeletons.
When writing your analysis, be sure to choose the information that would best help your audience to
understand the technology.
Remember: Ensure each analysis/section introduces new information (avoid repetition).
REFERENCES
Œast page of report must be titled References and include full APA 7 citations for each source
you used (HINT: copy and paste from the sources list!!)
PA in-text citations must be using within the report to document the information you¥
summarized/paraphrased
Format
”he Technical Background Report should be between 1,000-1,250 words (excluding the
references page)
‰t should be written in MEMO format and addressed TO: Professor Kimberley Prince and include
who it is FROM, the DATE and a descriptive SUBJECT line (such as the title of your report)
LL material must be paraphrased or summarized and employ proper in-text citations O
quotations are permitted
•se an accessible font like Arial or Calibri
•se full-block format (do not indent first line of a new paragraph)
‰ncorporate informative headings to break up the information/sections
‰n-text citations and references page in APA 7 format
Remember:
™ou are synthesizing, summarizing, and paraphrasing the information provided.
Do not invent details, rely on prior knowledge, or conduct outside research.
™ou may look up unfamiliar words/terms, however, do not paraphrase or copy information
from other sources.
”his assignment must be completed independently, but you are encouraged to contact the
Writing Centre for assistance: Writing Centre – Humber College.
aragraphs and sections that are plagiarized (either fully or partially) will receive a grade of
zero.
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SOURCES
Please use the sources below to complete your assignment. Document all paraphrased material with
APA in-text citations.
No outside research is permitted.
CBC News: The National. (2018, May 11). A bionic vest decreases fatigue and prevents injury
[Video]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjZA3c2lWFk
Ekso Bionics, Inc. (n.d.) EksoVest Operator Manual. Retrieved from
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1524160/Ekso-Bionics-Eksovest.html?page=10#manual
Jones, D. (2018, August 22). Ford rolls out largest adoption of exoskeleton technology to date to
help prevent worker injury. Design Engineering. Retrieved from https://www.designengineering.com/ford-largest-adoption-exoskeleton-1004031111/
McGowan, B & Beltzman, B. (2020, August 7). Exoskeletons: the good, the bad, and the ugly. EHS
Today. Retrieved from https://www.ehstoday.com/safetytechnology/article/21138659/exoskeletons-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly
Robertson, L. D., Syron, L., Flynn, M., Teske, T., Hsiao, H., Lu, J. & Lowe, B. D. (2020, December 14).
Exoskeletons and occupational health equity. NIOSH Science Blog. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. Retrieved from https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2020/12/14/exoskeletonshealth-equity/
Weber, A. (2018). Exoskeletons lend a lift at Ford. Assembly, 61(3), 32-34,36,38-39. Retrieved from
https://ezproxy.humber.ca/login?url=https://www-proquest-com.ezproxy.humber.ca/tradejournals/exoskeletons-lend-lift-at-ford/docview/2063393950/se-2?accountid=11530
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