Description
Guidelines for the Research Report are as follows:
Select an ATC topic from the list below, and post your selection to the assignment submission by Sunday of Week 1.
Using APA Format; prepare a detailed, referenced report using 12 point font in an MS Word compatible format.
Guidelines for APA Format can be found in Course Home, under Writing Help.
The report shall be no less than 6, full double spaced, typewritten pages, exclusive of your title page and reference page. (which means you will have an overall minimum of 8 pages)
Cite and list at least four references (internet or otherwise) within a mandatory bibliography. At least one Reference must come from the EU Online Library.
Collegiate level writing and presentation are fully expected and will be graded accordingly.
Research Report Topics
Advancements in ATC Modernization
The future of Free Flight
The privatization or “contracting-out” of FAA facilities
Fact-based theories on ways to improve the FAA or ATC system.
ATC navigation systems, ie. GPS, ILS, MLS, RADAR, etc. etc.
ATC Union representation; pro or con
Use of TCAS
FAA hiring/training procedures
Data Link
Tower Closures
ARTCC TRACON consolidations
NEXTGEN
ADSB
