Thursday, March 18, 2010

Thesis Statement

I have been having some trouble with my thesis question. I keep coming back to a "yes-or-no" type question. I don't know if it will be alright like this or if I need to change it so that the answer can't be answered by a simple "yes" or "no".

This is what I have so far. I would definitely appreciate any comments, feedback, or suggestions!

Topic: Incorporating photovoltaic panels into curtain wall systems
Application: High rise buildings in Kamloops BC
Question: Would it be practical?

Statement: Would it be practical to incorporate photovoltaic panels into a curtain wall system for application on a high rise building in Kamloops BC? This question will be explored by determining the environmental benefits, economic costs, and physical viability.

I really want to incorporate something in there about involving local companies because that it going to be a big part of my project. This is definitely a work in progress, so expect to see an updated new-and-improved version coming soon!

Thanks everyone for your input. :)

~Samantha

3 comments:

  1. Hi Sam,
    It is pretty tricky to come up with a cohesive statement. Mabe you could try a ‘How’ type statement. They tend to leave more room to elaborate. For example: How economically viable would it be to incorporate PV panels into a curtain wall system on a high rise building in B.C. with respect to environmental sustainability, time, and resources? Or something like that? I hope this gives you some ideas.
    Jody

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  2. Oh thank you Jody! I am really liking the way "how" sounds. Maybe:

    "How practical would it be to incorporate photovoltaic panels into a curtain wall system for application on a high rise building in Kamloops BC?"

    Or maybe:

    "How feasible would it be..."

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  3. is it practical to incorporate pv panels into curtain wall systems in the city of kamloops? if so how can local the local economy play a part? if not what are the causes restricting viability and can the local economy help to make this type technology viable?

    or something like that just ask all your questions in the order that you think you will research them.

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