Integrating Information into the Engineering Design Process /

"Engineering design is a fundamental problem-solving model used by the discipline. Effective problem-solving requires the ability to find and incorporate quality information sources. To teach courses in this area effectively, educators need to understand the information needs of engineers and e...

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Other Authors: Radcliffe, David F. (Editor), Fosmire, Michael (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: West Lafayette, Indiana : Purdue University Press, [2014]
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Table of Contents:
  • pt. I Information-Rich Engineering Design
  • 1. Multiple Perspectives On Engineering Design / David Radcliffe
  • 2. Information Literacy And Lifelong Learning / Michael Fosmire
  • 3. Ways That Engineers Use Design Information / Michael Fosmire
  • 4. Information-Rich Engineering Design: Integrated Model / David Radcliffe
  • pt. II Designing Information-Rich Engineering Design Experience
  • Organize Your Team
  • 5. Act Ethically: Design With Integrity / Bonnie Osif
  • 6. Build A Firm Foundation: Managing Project Knowledge Efficiently and Effectively / Jon Jeffryes
  • Clarify the Task
  • 7. Find The Real Need: Understanding The Task / Megan Sapp Nelson
  • 8. Scout The Lay Of The Land: Understanding the Broader Context of a Design Project / Monica Cardella
  • 9. Make It Safe And Legal Meeting Broader Community Expectations / Bonnie Osif
  • Synthesize Possibilities
  • 10. Draw On Existing Knowledge: Taking Advantage Of Prior Art / Jim Clarke
  • Select Solution
  • 11. Make Dependable Decisions: Using Information Wisely / Jeremy Garritano
  • Refine Solution
  • 12. Make It Real: Finding the Most Suitable Materials and Components / Joseph Mullin
  • Communicate Effectively
  • 13. Get Your Message Across: The Art Of Gathering And Sharing Information / Carla Zoltowski
  • Improve Processes
  • 14. Reflect And Learn: Capturing New Design And Process Knowledge / David Radcliffe
  • pt. III Ensuring That Studies Develop Information Literacy Skills
  • 15. Scaffold and Assess Preparing Students To Be Informed Designers / Ruth Wertz.