Alpha Key Terms
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
1. A professional engineering organization that is known for setting codes and standards for mechanical devices in the United States. ASME drawing standards are found in the Y-14M publications. 2. The acronym for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Association
A professional body or professional organization, also known as a professional association or professional society, is an organization, usually non-profit, that exists to further a particular profession, to protect both the public interest and the interests of professionals.
Critical Thinking
The ability to acquire information, analyze and evaluate it, and reach a conclusion or answer by using logic and reasoning skills.
Deliverables
The end product; that which will be delivered; often used in the plural.
Design
1. An iterative decision-making process that produces plans by which resources are converted into products or systems that meet human needs and wants or solve problems. 2. A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or working drawings of something before it is built or made.
Design Process
A systematic problem-solving strategy, with criteria and constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to solve a problem or satisfy human needs and wants and to winnow (narrow) down the possible solutions to one final choice.
Develop
To change the form of something through a succession of states or stages, each of which is preparatory to the next. The successive changes are undertaken to improve the quality of or refine the resulting object or software.
Engineering Design Process
A decision making process (often iterative) in which the basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering sciences are applied to convert resources optimally to meet a stated objective.
Engineering Design
The systematic and creative application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends, such as the design, manufacture, and operation of efficient and economical structures, machines, processes, and systems.
Inductive Reasoning
Logical conclusions drawn from inferred, presumed, and extrapolated data.
Information
One of the basic resources used by technological systems. Data and facts that have been organized and communicated in a coherent and meaningful manner.
Inquiry Methods
Scientifically specific methods of forming and then answering questions germane to the larger problem at hand.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
A non-governmental global organization whose principal activity is the development of technical standards through consensus.
Iterative Process
A process for arriving at a decision or a desired result by repeating rounds of analysis or a cycle of operations.
Management
1. The act of directing the design, development, production, and marketing of a product or system. 2. The act of controlling production processes and ensuring that they operate efficiently and effectively.
Manufacturing Process
The transformation of raw material into finished goods through one or more of the following: casting and molding; shaping and reshaping for forming; shearing, pulverizing, machining for material removal; or joining by transforming using heat or chemical reaction to bond materials.
Methodologies
The system of principles, practices, and procedures applied to a specific branch of knowledge. The branch of logic dealing with the general principles of the formation of knowledge.
Research and Development (R&D)
The practical application of scientific and engineering knowledge for discovering new knowledge about products, processes, and services, and then applying that knowledge to create new and improved products, processes, and services that fill market needs.
Research Methodologies
Research Methodologies: Certain stepwise methods that have been adopted by the technical and scientific communities for conducting research.
Statement of Work (SOW)
A document used in the Product Development Life Cycle. A company will send a SOW to notify a client of work about to be undertaken and agreed pricing, which specifies the project and responsibilities of the parties involved. There is an executive summary, which summarizes the entire statement of work document in paragraph form.
1. A professional engineering organization that is known for setting codes and standards for mechanical devices in the United States. ASME drawing standards are found in the Y-14M publications. 2. The acronym for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Association
A professional body or professional organization, also known as a professional association or professional society, is an organization, usually non-profit, that exists to further a particular profession, to protect both the public interest and the interests of professionals.
Critical Thinking
The ability to acquire information, analyze and evaluate it, and reach a conclusion or answer by using logic and reasoning skills.
Deliverables
The end product; that which will be delivered; often used in the plural.
Design
1. An iterative decision-making process that produces plans by which resources are converted into products or systems that meet human needs and wants or solve problems. 2. A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or working drawings of something before it is built or made.
Design Process
A systematic problem-solving strategy, with criteria and constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to solve a problem or satisfy human needs and wants and to winnow (narrow) down the possible solutions to one final choice.
Develop
To change the form of something through a succession of states or stages, each of which is preparatory to the next. The successive changes are undertaken to improve the quality of or refine the resulting object or software.
Engineering Design Process
A decision making process (often iterative) in which the basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering sciences are applied to convert resources optimally to meet a stated objective.
Engineering Design
The systematic and creative application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends, such as the design, manufacture, and operation of efficient and economical structures, machines, processes, and systems.
Inductive Reasoning
Logical conclusions drawn from inferred, presumed, and extrapolated data.
Information
One of the basic resources used by technological systems. Data and facts that have been organized and communicated in a coherent and meaningful manner.
Inquiry Methods
Scientifically specific methods of forming and then answering questions germane to the larger problem at hand.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
A non-governmental global organization whose principal activity is the development of technical standards through consensus.
Iterative Process
A process for arriving at a decision or a desired result by repeating rounds of analysis or a cycle of operations.
Management
1. The act of directing the design, development, production, and marketing of a product or system. 2. The act of controlling production processes and ensuring that they operate efficiently and effectively.
Manufacturing Process
The transformation of raw material into finished goods through one or more of the following: casting and molding; shaping and reshaping for forming; shearing, pulverizing, machining for material removal; or joining by transforming using heat or chemical reaction to bond materials.
Methodologies
The system of principles, practices, and procedures applied to a specific branch of knowledge. The branch of logic dealing with the general principles of the formation of knowledge.
Research and Development (R&D)
The practical application of scientific and engineering knowledge for discovering new knowledge about products, processes, and services, and then applying that knowledge to create new and improved products, processes, and services that fill market needs.
Research Methodologies
Research Methodologies: Certain stepwise methods that have been adopted by the technical and scientific communities for conducting research.
Statement of Work (SOW)
A document used in the Product Development Life Cycle. A company will send a SOW to notify a client of work about to be undertaken and agreed pricing, which specifies the project and responsibilities of the parties involved. There is an executive summary, which summarizes the entire statement of work document in paragraph form.
Beta Key Terms
APA Format
APA style, or APA format are the terms commonly used to describe the writing style guidelines which are developed, maintained, and periodically revised and updated by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Brevity
1. Concise and exact use of words. 2. Shortness of time.
Course Binder
The course binder is used to store all course materials not included in the engineering notebook such as activities, research, reference materials, and handouts.
Course Portfolio
A Course Portfolio is a collection of selected work which demonstrates the range and depth of experience and skills gained from an entire course.
Documentation
1. The documents that are required for something, or that give evidence or proof of something. 2. Drawings or printed information that contains instructions for assembling, installing, operating, and servicing.
Electronic Portfolio
An Electronic Portfolio is a collection of selected work diplayed in electronic format.
Engineering Notebook
An Engineering Notebook contains all design work completed for a specific design project. It is a chronological documentation of all tasks completed during a design process, including correspondence, ideas, sketches, journal entries related to design, calculations, photographs, class notes, meeting notes, test procedures and data, and other critical information.
Expository
Serving to expound, set forth, or explain.
Fact
A statement or piece of information that is true or a real occurrence.
Innovation Portal
An online center on which students can build secure digital portfolios of their original design work and connect that work to a variety of opportunities. The template for portfolio building is organized around the Engineering Design Process Portfolio Scoring Rubric (EDPPSR).
Journal
A book containing all information relevant to the purpose of the journal. For this course, the journal contains sections for contact information, correspondence and conversation, sketches and drawings, reference citations, collected data, and a chronological section like a personal diary.
Longitudinal Portfolio
A Longitudinal or Growth Portfolio shows growth from early to later work in regard to specific skills and extent of mastery. Entries in a Longitudinal Portfolio can span several years and courses.
MLA Style Manual
A writing style guide that is published by the Modern Language Association and is widely used in academia for writing and the documentation of research in the humanities. MLA style uses a works cited page listing works cited in one's text and notes, either footnotes or endnotes, which is placed after the main body of a term paper, article, or book.
Portfolio
A Portfolio is a collection of documents selected by the student for a particular purpose. Portfolios include student reflection. There are various types of portfolios used for various purposes and the teacher may decide which format is appropriate for use in his or her classroom.
Process Documentation
A step-by-step record of the process used throughout a project or task.
Project Portfolio
A Project Portfolio is a collection of artifacts assembled to document the design process of a single project. This may contain a duplication of some content from the engineering notebook and course binder and is used to showcase a student’s application of the design process. An example is the Puzzle Cube Project in IED.
Research
The systematic study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Resource
The elements needed to get a job done. In a technological system, the basic technological resources are energy, capital, information, machines and tools, materials, people, and time.
Showcase Portfolio
A Showcase Portfolio shows best work targeting specific skills.
Technical Research Paper
A document that conveys the results of scientific and technical research and provides recommendations for action.
Technical Writing
A subset of technical communication, technical writing is a broad term used to describe specialized correspondence in fields as diverse as computer hardware and software, chemistry, the aerospace industry, robotics, finance, consumer electronics, and biotechnology. Technical writing communicates technical (specialized) information, generally in the form of printed or printable documentation (e.g., PDF) and online help. The type and form of the produced documentation depends on the needs of the audience and on the product being documented.
APA style, or APA format are the terms commonly used to describe the writing style guidelines which are developed, maintained, and periodically revised and updated by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Brevity
1. Concise and exact use of words. 2. Shortness of time.
Course Binder
The course binder is used to store all course materials not included in the engineering notebook such as activities, research, reference materials, and handouts.
Course Portfolio
A Course Portfolio is a collection of selected work which demonstrates the range and depth of experience and skills gained from an entire course.
Documentation
1. The documents that are required for something, or that give evidence or proof of something. 2. Drawings or printed information that contains instructions for assembling, installing, operating, and servicing.
Electronic Portfolio
An Electronic Portfolio is a collection of selected work diplayed in electronic format.
Engineering Notebook
An Engineering Notebook contains all design work completed for a specific design project. It is a chronological documentation of all tasks completed during a design process, including correspondence, ideas, sketches, journal entries related to design, calculations, photographs, class notes, meeting notes, test procedures and data, and other critical information.
Expository
Serving to expound, set forth, or explain.
Fact
A statement or piece of information that is true or a real occurrence.
Innovation Portal
An online center on which students can build secure digital portfolios of their original design work and connect that work to a variety of opportunities. The template for portfolio building is organized around the Engineering Design Process Portfolio Scoring Rubric (EDPPSR).
Journal
A book containing all information relevant to the purpose of the journal. For this course, the journal contains sections for contact information, correspondence and conversation, sketches and drawings, reference citations, collected data, and a chronological section like a personal diary.
Longitudinal Portfolio
A Longitudinal or Growth Portfolio shows growth from early to later work in regard to specific skills and extent of mastery. Entries in a Longitudinal Portfolio can span several years and courses.
MLA Style Manual
A writing style guide that is published by the Modern Language Association and is widely used in academia for writing and the documentation of research in the humanities. MLA style uses a works cited page listing works cited in one's text and notes, either footnotes or endnotes, which is placed after the main body of a term paper, article, or book.
Portfolio
A Portfolio is a collection of documents selected by the student for a particular purpose. Portfolios include student reflection. There are various types of portfolios used for various purposes and the teacher may decide which format is appropriate for use in his or her classroom.
Process Documentation
A step-by-step record of the process used throughout a project or task.
Project Portfolio
A Project Portfolio is a collection of artifacts assembled to document the design process of a single project. This may contain a duplication of some content from the engineering notebook and course binder and is used to showcase a student’s application of the design process. An example is the Puzzle Cube Project in IED.
Research
The systematic study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Resource
The elements needed to get a job done. In a technological system, the basic technological resources are energy, capital, information, machines and tools, materials, people, and time.
Showcase Portfolio
A Showcase Portfolio shows best work targeting specific skills.
Technical Research Paper
A document that conveys the results of scientific and technical research and provides recommendations for action.
Technical Writing
A subset of technical communication, technical writing is a broad term used to describe specialized correspondence in fields as diverse as computer hardware and software, chemistry, the aerospace industry, robotics, finance, consumer electronics, and biotechnology. Technical writing communicates technical (specialized) information, generally in the form of printed or printable documentation (e.g., PDF) and online help. The type and form of the produced documentation depends on the needs of the audience and on the product being documented.
Gamma KEy terms
Accountability
The concept of being held responsible to oneself and others for actions and consequences of actions either committed or omitted. Accountability is basically being able to be taken at face value for your words and actions.
Chronological Pattern
A pattern used in informative speeches where information is presented in order based on time.
Engineer
A person who is trained in and uses technological and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.
Expert
Someone recognized as a reliable source of knowledge, technique, or skill whose judgment is accorded authority and status by the public or their peers.
Extrinsic Motivation
Motivation that comes from the outside. Is either literally apart from the issue in question or derived from something external to it.
Gantt Chart
A time and activity bar chart representing a time schedule that is used for planning, managing, and controlling major programs that have a distinct beginning and end.
Intrinsic Motivation
Motivation that comes from within.
Mentor
An experienced person in an organization or institution who trains and counsels new employees or students.
Milestones
Key dates, usually when a particularly important deliverable must be delivered.
Professional Organization
An organization of and for professional people.
Professionalism
The competence or skill expected of a professional.
Project Organization Chart
A diagram showing everyone involved in the project team, project board, key stakeholders, and resources.
Responsibilities
Actions for which an individual is held responsible.
Resume
A short document listing qualifications and experiences of an individual or organization.
Tasks
The activities undertaken to achieve deliverables.
Time Line Chart
A one-axis chart used to display past and future events, activities, or requirements in the order in which they occurred or are expected to occur for the purposes of analysis and communication.
Time Management
The practice of using one’s time effectively.
Vitae
A written account of one’s life including education, qualifications, and experiences of an individual or organization.
The concept of being held responsible to oneself and others for actions and consequences of actions either committed or omitted. Accountability is basically being able to be taken at face value for your words and actions.
Chronological Pattern
A pattern used in informative speeches where information is presented in order based on time.
Engineer
A person who is trained in and uses technological and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.
Expert
Someone recognized as a reliable source of knowledge, technique, or skill whose judgment is accorded authority and status by the public or their peers.
Extrinsic Motivation
Motivation that comes from the outside. Is either literally apart from the issue in question or derived from something external to it.
Gantt Chart
A time and activity bar chart representing a time schedule that is used for planning, managing, and controlling major programs that have a distinct beginning and end.
Intrinsic Motivation
Motivation that comes from within.
Mentor
An experienced person in an organization or institution who trains and counsels new employees or students.
Milestones
Key dates, usually when a particularly important deliverable must be delivered.
Professional Organization
An organization of and for professional people.
Professionalism
The competence or skill expected of a professional.
Project Organization Chart
A diagram showing everyone involved in the project team, project board, key stakeholders, and resources.
Responsibilities
Actions for which an individual is held responsible.
Resume
A short document listing qualifications and experiences of an individual or organization.
Tasks
The activities undertaken to achieve deliverables.
Time Line Chart
A one-axis chart used to display past and future events, activities, or requirements in the order in which they occurred or are expected to occur for the purposes of analysis and communication.
Time Management
The practice of using one’s time effectively.
Vitae
A written account of one’s life including education, qualifications, and experiences of an individual or organization.
Delta Key terms
Accountability
The concept of being held responsible to oneself and others for actions and consequences of actions either committed or omitted. Accountability is basically being able to be taken at face value for your words and actions.
Benchmark
Benchmark: A standard or set of standards used as a point of reference for evaluating performance or level of quality.
Course Binder
The course binder is used to store all course materials not included in the engineering notebook such as activities, research, reference materials, and handouts.
Course Portfolio
A Course Portfolio is a collection of selected work which demonstrates the range and depth of experience and skills gained from an entire course.
Critical Design Review
A review held when a prototype has been constructed and a testing procedure has been created. Build and test review
Electronic Portfolio
An Electronic Portfolio is a collection of selected work displayed in electronic format.
Engineering Design Process Portfolio Scoring Rubric
A detailed rubric developed by a group of post-secondary educators and led by the University of Maryland aimed at organizing and assessing the engineering design process. The rubric was started in March of 2010 and is in a process of research and validation that will take place over three years.
Engineering Notebook
An Engineering Notebook contains all design work completed for a specific design project. It is a chronological documentation of all tasks completed during a design process, including correspondence, ideas, sketches, journal entries related to design, calculations, photographs, class notes, meeting notes, test procedures and data, and other critical information.
Functioning Prototype
A model intended to finalize the operational elements of your invention before it goes into production.
Innovation Portal
An online center on which students can build secure digital portfolios of their original design work and connect that work to a variety of opportunities. The template for portfolio building is organized around the Engineering Design Process Portfolio Scoring Rubric (EDPPSR).
Juried Presentation
A showing or viewing of something that has been assessed by a group of judges or evaluators.
Jury
A panel of individuals that assess a design project with a formal presentation.
Longitudinal Portfolio
A Longitudinal or Growth Portfolio shows growth from early to later work in regard to specific skills and extent of mastery. Entries in a Longitudinal Portfolio can span several years and courses.
Portfolio
1. Written record of the development of a project from inception to completion. The three types of portfolios are formative, summative, and marketing. 2. Collection of an individual’s work and accomplishments that is useful to demonstrate the individual’s performance and capabilities. Portfolios are used for college entry and employment applications.
Preliminary Design Review
A review held when a project has reached a point where validation of a proposed soltion path can be made. Design evaluation.
Project Portfolio
Documentation that portrays and highlights the development of a specific project.
Project Proposal
A review held when a project has reached a point where justification of the problem can be determined. Research evaluation.
Showcase Portfolio
A Showcase Portfolio shows best work targeting specific skills.
Technical Research Paper
A document that conveys the results of scientific and technical research and provides recommendations for action.
The concept of being held responsible to oneself and others for actions and consequences of actions either committed or omitted. Accountability is basically being able to be taken at face value for your words and actions.
Benchmark
Benchmark: A standard or set of standards used as a point of reference for evaluating performance or level of quality.
Course Binder
The course binder is used to store all course materials not included in the engineering notebook such as activities, research, reference materials, and handouts.
Course Portfolio
A Course Portfolio is a collection of selected work which demonstrates the range and depth of experience and skills gained from an entire course.
Critical Design Review
A review held when a prototype has been constructed and a testing procedure has been created. Build and test review
Electronic Portfolio
An Electronic Portfolio is a collection of selected work displayed in electronic format.
Engineering Design Process Portfolio Scoring Rubric
A detailed rubric developed by a group of post-secondary educators and led by the University of Maryland aimed at organizing and assessing the engineering design process. The rubric was started in March of 2010 and is in a process of research and validation that will take place over three years.
Engineering Notebook
An Engineering Notebook contains all design work completed for a specific design project. It is a chronological documentation of all tasks completed during a design process, including correspondence, ideas, sketches, journal entries related to design, calculations, photographs, class notes, meeting notes, test procedures and data, and other critical information.
Functioning Prototype
A model intended to finalize the operational elements of your invention before it goes into production.
Innovation Portal
An online center on which students can build secure digital portfolios of their original design work and connect that work to a variety of opportunities. The template for portfolio building is organized around the Engineering Design Process Portfolio Scoring Rubric (EDPPSR).
Juried Presentation
A showing or viewing of something that has been assessed by a group of judges or evaluators.
Jury
A panel of individuals that assess a design project with a formal presentation.
Longitudinal Portfolio
A Longitudinal or Growth Portfolio shows growth from early to later work in regard to specific skills and extent of mastery. Entries in a Longitudinal Portfolio can span several years and courses.
Portfolio
1. Written record of the development of a project from inception to completion. The three types of portfolios are formative, summative, and marketing. 2. Collection of an individual’s work and accomplishments that is useful to demonstrate the individual’s performance and capabilities. Portfolios are used for college entry and employment applications.
Preliminary Design Review
A review held when a project has reached a point where validation of a proposed soltion path can be made. Design evaluation.
Project Portfolio
Documentation that portrays and highlights the development of a specific project.
Project Proposal
A review held when a project has reached a point where justification of the problem can be determined. Research evaluation.
Showcase Portfolio
A Showcase Portfolio shows best work targeting specific skills.
Technical Research Paper
A document that conveys the results of scientific and technical research and provides recommendations for action.