PROGRESS REPORT

Mo Kim Cheng
2108 San Gabriel #404
Austin, Texas 78705
29 November 2016
Dr. David A. McMurrey
English Department
Austin Community College
Austin, Texas 78712
Dear Mr. McMurrey:
I am writing to bring you up to date on the progress that I have made on my semester
report project. As you know from my 20 September memo, my topic is the fundamentals of
computer structures and logic design. I have kept in my mind your advice about narrowing this
topic, but expect to solve this problem as I continue to gather information.
After your approval of my project, I got to work right away gathering detailed
information on the four major components of the computer system and the basic techniques of
logic design.
After nearly two months of research, study, and rough-drafting, the report project is
about two-thirds complete. This letter summarizes my work from 20 September to 27
November.
The report project can be divided into three major tasks:
1. Finding information for the discussion of the four major components of a computer,
namely, the central processing unit, the arithmetic and logic unit, the memory unit, and
the input/output system.
2. Finding information for the description of the logic design, which includes number
systems, Boolean algebra, logic gates, and logic circuits.

3. Developing graphics that adequately illustrate as well as language that conveys these
computer concepts.
My work on task 1 is nearly complete, although I'm still searching for additional
examples to present the concepts more clearly. Most of the materials related to task 2 have been
gathered, and I'm working on different ways to organize and present this information (logic
design). In fact, that is where most of my time on this project seems to be going: how explain
the basic techniques of logic design so that the nonspecialist reader can understand readily.

Project Description
As you requested, here is a review of what my report project is all about.
Subject. The report will discuss the four major components of the computer system as well as
the basic techniques of logic design. Logic design is a procedure for designing computer

components by using "black boxes" that perform specific functions. The designer is not required
to understand the behavior of the actual electronic circuitry.
Purpose. The purpose of this report is to offer the nonspecialist reader and the beginning
electrical engineering student an introduction to the fundamentals of computer structures and
logic design.
Topic 1: Computer Structures
Work completed. The library research on computer structures is now complete. Also, I have
written a complete draft of the sections of the report involving this topic. The four major
components are described in detail; there are numerous examples and illustrations. Several
nonspecialists have read the draft and have made suggestions for improving it.
In this section, you'll learn about the central processing unit, the "brain" of the computer, that
part that controls the entire system and processes information. You'll also learn about the
arithmetic logic unit, which performs numerical calculations at high speed, and about the
memory unit, which stores information to be processed. You'll also see how the computer
communicates with the outside world through the input/output devices.
Work remaining. Based on the suggestions of my test readers, I am still tinkering with
finding different ways to explain certain key events in a cycle of computer operation and with
developing better graphics.

Topic 2: Basic Techniques of Logic Design

Work completed. I'm still trying to locate up-to-date information on logic design techniques,
but most of the information is in place. At this stage, I only have a very rough draft and have not
been able to test it out on nonspecialist readers. Much of the writing in this draft is still in
specialist language and is going to require a good amount of translating.
Work remaining. Currently, I am in the process of rewriting the part of the report on logic
design techniques. This may entail some major reorganization; also I still must find or create
good examples and illustrations for some of the areas of this part. I am particularly concerned
about presenting Boolean algebra in the clearest and the most concise way possible, since it is
one of the keys to understanding the operations of a computer.

Enclosed is a two-page outline of my report as it stands now. If you have any

suggestions about it or if you would be interested in looking at the rough draft in its current state,
please let me know. Otherwise, everything is moving along well, and you should have the report
by or before the scheduled date.

Respectfully yours,
Mo Kim Cheng
Electronics major, ACC

SIMPLE MEMORANDUM REPORT

Renata Food Products Ltd.

32, Kalabagan, Dhaka 1217
Interoffice Memo
Date

: 15 August, 2014

To
: Marketing Officer
From
: Hasan Mahmud, General Manager
Reference : 116/BC
Subject

: Export of Jam and Jelly

Recently, I visited the manufacturing plants at Sonargaon and discussed with the production
managers the possibility of increasing the production so that we can export these items to
western countries. They see no difficulty in doing so but before they take any define initiatives in
this direction; they would like to have an estimate of the demand for our products in these
countries.
So, I request you to contact our agents quickly and let me know the estimates by the end of
September.

______________________________________________________________________________

BULLETIN
April 29, 2016

BULLETIN:
STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS

The Ateneo De Manila University SC officers will have a meeting for the incoming 200th
Founding Anniversary of ADMU. All officers are required to attend for this important meeting.
The meeting place is in room 305, Engineer Building.

Mr. Clark J. Manuel

SC PRESIDENT

MEMORANDUM REPORT

TO: Kelly Anderson, Marketing Executive

FROM: Jonathon Fitzgerald, Market Research Assistant
DATE: June 14, 2007
SUBJECT: Fall Clothes Line Promotion
Market research and analysis show that the proposed advertising media for the new fall lines
need to be reprioritized and changed. Findings from focus groups and surveys have made it
apparent that we need to update our advertising efforts to align them with the styles and trends of
young adults today. No longer are young adults interested in sitcoms as they watch reality
televisions shows. Also, it is has become increasingly important to use the internet as a tool to
communicate with our target audience to show our dominance in the clothing industry.
Internet Advertising
XYZ Company needs to focus advertising on internet sites that appeal to young people.
According to surveys, 72% of our target market uses the internet for five hours or more per
week. The following list shows in order of popularity the most frequented sites:

Google

Facebook

Myspace

EBay

iTunes

Shifting our efforts from our other media sources such as radio and magazine to these popular
internet sites will more effectively promote our product sales. Young adults are spending more
and more time on the internet downloading music, communicating and researching for
homework and less and less time reading paper magazines and listening to the radio. As the trend
for cultural icons to go digital, so must our marketing plans.
Television Advertising
It used to be common to advertise for our products on shows like Friends and Seinfeld for our
target audience, but even the face of television is changing. Young adults are tuning into reality
television shows for their entertainment. Results from the focus group show that our target
audience is most interested in shows like American Idol,The Apprentice, and America's Next Top
Model. The only non-reality television show to be ranked in the top ten most commonly watched
shows by males and females 18-25 isDesperate Housewives. At Blue Incorporated, we need to
focus our advertising budget on reality television shows and reduce the amount of advertising
spent on other programs.

By refocusing our advertising efforts of our new line of clothing we will be able to maximize the
exposure of our product to our target market and therefore increase our sales. Tapping into the
trends of young adults will help us gain market share and sales through effective advertising.

RECOMMENDATION REPORT

Subject: Recommendation for Purchase of a New Two-Color Printing Press

Introduction
This memo is in response to your request for a recommendation concerning the purchase
of a new two-color printing press. The purpose of this memo is to analyze two printing presses
and recommend the best choice. The two printing press manufacturers I researched are Roland
Press Inc. and Heidelberg Press Company. I spent a week at each facility observing the Roland
200 GTO and the Heidelberg Speedmaster in operation. I also met with their engineers, sales
representatives, and support staff to obtain detailed information on each press. I recommend the
purchase of the Heidelberg Speedmaster.
Criteria
The criteria that have been established for the recommended purchase of a new printing press are
as follows:
1. Price must not exceed our $500,000 budget limit.
2. Press capacity must be 10,000 impressions per hour.
3. Available options must include ultraviolet dryers, computer control console, and
automatic register systems.
4. Maximum sheet size must be 52 inches.
5. Press size must be less than 6,000 square feet and its weight no more than 15,000 pounds.
Discussion
The remainder of this memo will discuss the criteria and conclude with my recommendation.
Must not exceed our $500,000 budget limit
The Heidelberg two-color Speedmaster Press has a base price of $350,000. The three
options we require cost $135,000 each, for a total of $485,000. Roland's 2000 GTO has a base
price of $335,000 with the options costing an additional $180,000, for a total of $515,000 (see
Table 1). Heidelberg has the best value per dollar compared to the Roland.
TABLE 1 Cost Comparison
Criterion

Heidelberg

Roland

Base price

$350,000

$335, 000

Ultraviolet dryers

35,000

45,000

Computer control console

75,000

90,000

Auto register system

25,000

45,000

Total

$485,000

$515,000

Press Capacity must be 10,000 impressions per hour

Both printing presses have a higher impressions-per-hour rate than our current presses. The
Heidelberg's impression-per-hour rate is 10,500 and the Roland's rate is 9,500. In this category
the rate of both presses rate is nearly equal.
Options available must include ultraviolet dryers, computer console, and automatic
register systems
Options for both companies vary not only in price but in what the price includes. Heidelberg has
a more advanced computer control console and includes two UV dryers. Roland has a more
advanced register system but only includes one UV dryer and a digital control console (see Table
2). Heidelberg rates higher in this category because it meets two out of the three criteria.
TABLE 2 Options Comparison
Criterion

Heidelberg

Roland

Ultraviolet dryers

Two dryers

One dryer

Computer controlled console

CRT update

Digital update

Auto register system

Gage controlled

Computer controlled

Maximum sheet size must be 52 inches

Both the Roland and the Heidelberg press have maximum sheet sizes of 52 inches. In this
category, both presses meet the criterion.
Press must fit within 6,000 square feet, and weigh no more than 15,000 pounds
The Heidelberg Speedmaster weighs 16,000 lbs. And has a size of 5,800 sq. ft. The Roland 2000
GTO weighs 14,500 lbs. and has a size of 5,200 sq. ft. (see Table 3). The Roland 2000 GTO
conforms to all of our specification but the Heidelberg Speedmaster's weight would require that
the floor to be reinforced. The cost of reinforcing the floor is $8,000. This cost can be added onto
the total cost of the Speedmaster, and it will still be within our budget ($485,000 base price +
$8,000 reinforcement = $493,000).
TABLE 3 Size and Weight Comparison
Criterion

Heidelberg

Roland

Size

5,800 sq. ft

5,200 sq. ft.

Weight

16,000 lbs.

14,500 lbs.

Recommendation
I recommend the Heidelberg Speedmaster printing press, which meets all of our criteria. More
importantly, the Speedmaster would cost $493,000 and the Roland 2000 GTO would cost
$515,000. Even with the cost of reinforcing the floor, the Speedmaster press is still a better deal.
If this recommendation receives your approval, I will schedule preliminary meetings with
Heidelberg Press Company.

ANNUAL REPORT