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Sample Internal Proposal 461

Memo to Dr. Jill Bremerton October 6, 2011 Page 5
Our preliminary research indicates that there are two major technologies used in
clicker systems: infrared (IR) and radio frequency (RF) (Ohio State University, The writers cite their sources
2005). IR, the technology used in television remote controls, requires a clear throughout the proposal.
line of sight and has a limited range (40–80 feet). If IR is to be used for greater
distances, the room would need to have additional receivers installed on the walls
and connected either by wires or wirelessly to the instructor podium. In addition, IR
signals can be disrupted by some classroom lighting systems.
By contrast, RF systems do not require a clear line of sight, have no range limitations,
and are not subject to electronic interference. An RF system uses a receiver built into
a USB device that attaches easily to the computer in the podium or to the instructor’s
laptop. For these reasons, RF systems are simpler and are becoming the industry The writers present just enough
standard. information about the two
technologies to help the reader
However, IR systems are less expensive, with clickers costing less than $10. Therefore, understand their logic. Writers
if CMSU lecture halls meet the line-of-sight and range requirements, already have
receivers installed, and pose no interference risk, IR systems would be an option. But sometimes present too much
if any of the lecture halls does not meet one or more of these criteria, CMSU should information; write only as much
consider only RF systems. as necessary to get the job done.
We would meet with Marvin Nickerson, the Director of Physical Plant, to explain our The writers have already
project and to give him a list of the questions we need to answer. determined whom they need to
interview to get the information
Task 5. Research the existing computer environment in the lecture halls.
We would seek to answer the following question: “Would the computer platforms they need.
and operating systems used in the instructor stations in the large lecture halls affect
the decision whether to adopt clickers or restrict the university to a particular
technology or brand of clicker?”
We would need to determine which platforms (Windows, Macintosh, or other) and
which operating systems (for example, Windows XP, Vista, or 7, or Macintosh OSX)
are used in the computers in each podium in the large lecture halls identified by Mr.
Nickerson. This information would be necessary to ensure that any clicker system
CMSU selects is compatible with the existing computer technology in the lecture halls.
We would meet with Arlene Matthews, the Director of Academic Technologies, to explain
our project and to give her a list of the questions we needed to answer. As Director of AT,
Ms. Matthews has a database of this information because AT participated in installing all
the instructor podiums and related systems in all the lecture halls.
Task 6. Analyze our data and prepare this recommendation report. Preparing the recommendation
We would prepare a recommendation report that explains the questions we sought to report is part of the project
answer, our research methods, and our findings. because the report is the
deliverable.

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