Eliminate Redundant Spaces: A Value Methodology Approach

Topic

VER Title: Eliminate redundant spaces

Base Case: Original design Provides many redundant spaces such as (six storages, three electrical rooms and three telecom rooms) .

•  VE Recommendation number.

•  VE Recommendation title.

•  Targeted function.

•  Base Case description.

•  VE Recommendation description.

•  Advantages and Disadvantages of VE Recommendation.

•  Cost savings (PW & LCC).

•  Implementation plan.

•  Risk response plan.

•  Supporting drawings / documents.

Topic

Select a topic of interest, one that is controversial, educational or new to the Value Methodology. However, in writing on the topic the author must demonstrate to evaluators that he/she is knowledgeable of the Value Methodology without regurgitating the steps of the job plan.

Use a few words to describe the theme. This could be, but is not limited to, a phase or phases of the Job Plan, General VM, VM Guidelines, etc.

Title

Select a provocative title, one that will interest the reader to open the paper and at least read the abstract and introduction. It should be as concise as possible, but informative enough to reflect the theme of the paper.

Keywords

Provide at least three words that researchers would likely use to locate your paper in any online search. This will also assist the editor in assigning appropriate reviewers in a timely manner.

• First page of the paper.

• A condensed version of the paper.

• Generally, one paragraph long and should not exceed 200 words.

• Should be self-contained (no footnotes). It should adequately describe all subjects, major and minor, about which new information is given, and summarize the conclusions and all results of general interest in the article.

Hints: The purpose of the abstract is to inform the reader about the content of the paper, its premises and conclusions. Inform the reader what he/she will learn and the approach taken to reach that objective.

Some find it easier and helpful to write the abstract after the paper is complete, even if it appears at the front of the paper.

• Grab the reader’s attention.

• Notify the reader of the paper content.

• State the purpose of the paper.

• Identify the hypothesis and background information of theory.

Hints: The introduction is the opening of the paper. It differs from the abstract by setting the stage, or establishing the foundation upon which the thoughts will be structured.

• Discuss essential information required to understand the methodology, conclusions and/or recommendations.

• Provide an analysis of the results and conclusions.

• Describe procedures for data collection, idea development, observations, etc.

• Avoid commercialism.

• Addresses subject significance to the industry.

Hints: Do not drift too far from the title when writing the paper. Refer back to the title and introduction often to make sure the paper is still on course.

Do not write the paper in the first person (i.e., the use of the singular “I,” such as, “I did this’” or “I performed…”). Use the third person, such as, “The team was led by a facilitator,” rather than “I as their facilitator led the team.”

Organize the paper by dividing it into major topics, subtopics and examples. A major topic signals a new subject that relates, or supports the theme of the paper. Subtopics are sections within a major topic, and examples and points support the sub? and major topics.

Conclusion

• Completes claims made in the introduction.

• Reiterates findings, methodology, conclusions and/or recommendations.

• Provides closure.

Hints: The concluding section should relate back to the introduction. The conclusion is not a summary, but a closing to the arguments and steps presented in the paper.

Footnotes or Endnotes

• Indicates references made to published materials.

• Identifies all illustrations.

• Two common reference citation styles are Modern Language Association (MLA) and American Psychological Association (APA); either is acceptable.