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How to Write CCE/CCC Technical Paper

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CCE/CCC Preparation Course

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- This webcast is part of Protrain’s ‘CCE/CCC Prep

Course’

- This is second webcast in serious of 8 ‘CCE/CCC

Prep Course’ virtual workshops

- It is expected that you have already viewed the

lecture ‘2.1 Writing the Technical Paper’ of the

course.

- Recording shall be available on Protrain.tv in

recording section.

- Both Recordings and slide PDF can be access and

downloaded from Module# 12 of the course. CCE/CCC Preparation Course

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How to Write CCE/CCC Technical Paper

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One of the CCE/CCC Certification requirement is a 2,500

words technical paper.

In this webcast, you will learn.

o Components of technical paper and their recommended

contents.

o Selecting technical paper title.

o How to plan and writing the technical paper.

o Reviewing the technical paper. and

o Avoid Plagiarism

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In this part of the webcast we will review the technical paper

requirement set by AACE International for CCE Technical

paper. These are length of the paper and styling.

Length

o The paper or article must be a minimum of 2,500 words, not

including the abstract, figures, tables, and appendices

o What is the maximum word count? There is no maximum

o Don’t forget to do words count before sending the paper


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Style of the contents

o The author’s general knowledge of the subject

o Present material in an orderly, informative manner

o Short, concise sentences and paragraphs

o Proper spelling and the correct use of grammar and

punctuation

o No unexplained acronyms, jargon, shop talk, or

telegraphic language

Illustrations (figures, flowcharts, graphs etc.)

o Must be integrated with the text

o Number, descriptive title, and page number must be

placed clearly

o Illustrations from books and magazines should be

avoided

o Written permission from copyright owner must be

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Style of the contents contd..

Organization or Company Names

o Verify that the name is used properly

o Incorrect to reference “AACE International” as “AACEI” or “AACE, Int”

Abbreviations

o ‘Critical Path Method (CPM)’ can be written first time thereafter ‘CPM’ can be used

Equations

dS/S = exp (μX (dT) + std X ∈ X (dT)1/2)) ..........(equation 1) exp = the inverse of LN, the natural logarithm of number

dS = change in the variable’s value from one step to the next

S = previous value

m = the annualized growth or average increase between steps

dT= change in time from one step to the next

std = annualized volatility, or standard deviation

∈ = value from a probability distribution (Monte Carlo)CCE Preparation Course

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In this part of the lecture we will understand paper format, section of a technical paper and the contents of the reach sections.

A typical technical paper contains

o Title Page.

o Table of Contents.

o List of Tables.

o List of Figures.

o Abstract.

o The Paper Proper (the main paper)

Paper Proper contains

o The Introduction

o The Body

o The Conclusion

o List of References

o Bibliography

o Acknowledgments

o Appendices


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Title Page

o All papers must have a title page that shows

The title of the paper

The author’s identification number

The date of authorship.

Do not include the author’s name on the title page.

o A title should be about six words or less

o Technical papers should not have ambiguous titles

Table of Contents

o This page must be clearly labelled “Table of Contents”

o Make sure you have a table of contents and does your table of

contents mirror the contents of the paper


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List of Tables

o It should be clearly labelled “List of Tables”

o Should follow the same format used for the table of contents

List of Figures

o Use separate list of figures if the paper has more than one

graph and/or illustration

Abstract

o Each paper must include, as a separate page, an abstract of

the paper.

o The abstract is a short summary of the technical paper

o It should be between 200 and 300 words and should concisely

summarize the most important features of the paper

o It is important to note that the abstract is not included in the

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Paper Proper or the Main Paper

o Three parts- an introduction, the body, and the conclusion

o A technical paper should be self contained

o No need to label the major parts (viz. The introduction, the

body and the conclusion)

Introduction

o The introduction should brief between 200 to 300 words

o Describe the intent of the paper, the importance of the topic,

and the manner in which it is presented

o Should provide the background of the problem and the

purpose for undertaking this topic

o If you are losing focus to write writing introduction, can write

when the body and conclusion is complete


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Body

o The body is the heart of the paper

o Discuss the basis for data, make an interpretation and discuss

an application and analysis

o Body should give evidence of original and creative thinking

o Explain your contribution to the organization, arrangement,

and analysis of the data

o Should have logical but related and coherent topics and

subtopics

o Secondary information sources must be referenced

o Does your paper make its point?

o Is the paper informative or persuasive?

o Finally, are the references/quotes properly footnoted or

referenced?


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Conclusion

o Should follow naturally from material presented in the body

and should not contain any new material

o If there is more than one conclusion, each conclusion must

have been justified by the material and discussion in the body

of the paper.

List of References

o Use references for all the secondary source of information

used in the technical paper

o References enhance the credibility of any technical paper

o References must be a unique reference number

o “List of References” immediately following the conclusion – in

new page

o Use AACE International template for appropriate formatting of

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Bibliography

o Secondary sources are examined or studied, but no

information is incorporated

o Further enhance the credibility of the paper

o Include bibliography page immediately after the references

page

Acknowledgments

o It is good to refer those who help you write this paper

o Use a separate page clearly labelled “Acknowledgments” after

references and/or bibliography

Appendices

o Use for information and date those who could not be added in

the body of paper

o Must be referenced in body of the paper. CCE Preparation Course

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The neatness and appearance of the final paper

Overall impressions of the content

The general quality of writing

The quality of illustrations, and

adherence to instructions

High-quality papers are often recommended for further

publication

If your paper receives a passing score, but you have not

passed the written exam, you may retake the written exam

at a later date within 12 months without being required to

resubmit another professional paperCCE Preparation Course

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A focused approached would be required to write the technical

paper

Points to focus are

How to find a technical paper topic

Planning Technical Paper writing

Reviewing your technical paper

Checking your technical paper before sending to AACE

International


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Choose the topic which is covered in Total Cost Frameworks

body of knowledge. The major knowledge areas are –

o Cost Estimation and Budgeting

o Schedule Planning and Development

o Progress and Performance Management

o Procurement (Contract) Planning and Management

o Value Analysis and Engineering

o Risk Management

o Quality Management

o Health, Safety and Environment


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More tips on selecting the technical paper topics –

o Select a topic on which you have sufficient skill and knowledge

o Choose only those topics for which you have sufficient amount

of technical literature already available

o Ensure that you have obtained relevant permission

o Start with a certain topic at beginning and subsequently

revising during the course of paper writing


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Make it more specific

Value Engineering in a hospital project in …..

Do you have sufficient knowledge and contents on this topic ?

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Need to think and develop…

o Background

o Statement of the problem

o Procedure followed

o Statement of results

o Discussion of results

o Conclusion and recommendation


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The Guide to CCC/CCE Certification states “All statements of fact

or information taken from secondary sources should be denoted

with a reference number and the referenced material listed in detail

in a footnote at the bottom of the page or in a list of references that

immediately follows the end of the paper”.

We would recommend following points to avoid any

plagiarism issue:

o Quoting a line or two from another sources are acceptable as

long as they are properly referenced in the footnote and in the

list of references.

o A reference in the bibliography does not constitute permission.

When in doubt, always get the author’s permission

o Use plagiarism checking software to check your paper for

plagiarism before sending it to AACE International for gradingCCE Preparation Course

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In this lecture we have learnt:

o Components of technical paper and their recommended

contents.

o Selecting technical paper title. How to plan technical paper

writing.

o Writing the technical paper. Reviewing the technical paper. and

o Checking the technical paper before sending to AACE

International for grading.

Important points to note:

o The paper or article must be a minimum of 2,500 words

o Allow sufficient time for paper writing

o Select your technical paper topic from one of the knowledge

areas of total cost management framework.

o Before sending check paper for CCE technical paper

requirements

Use plagiarism checker software to check your paper for


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