Introduction to Engineering Design II (IE 202) Welcome W 7.2 Introduction to Engineering Design II (IE 202) The Progress Report 1 1

Today’s Learning Outcomes By the completion of today's meeting, students should be able to: Organize a standard technical report. As a designer, describe the client’s requirements using rubrics as part of a technical report. Demonstrate written communication skills. 2 2

Rubrics A rubric is a descriptive scoring guide composed of Things we are looking for in an assignment Guidelines for evaluating each of the required elements in the assignment. A rubric is some kind of scorecard that breaks down a written or demonstrated assignment into manageable, observable pieces. A rubric is a descriptive scoring/grading tool that is generally used for subjective assignments. 3 3

Getting acquainted Get a soft copy of the rubric. Study it to get familiar with it’s structure. Identify the elements required in this assignment (the progress report). Understand the requirements for a well written report through out all of the elements. 4 4

Overview You are asked to design and build an artifact, approved by your instructor, such that you go through the experience of engineering design. Before getting hooked to a certain design, start by exploring some ideas with your teammates, then have a thorough reading to identify the most appealing topic. Remember that evaluation of your project finally will be mainly be based on creativity, efficiency, and cost. 5 5

The Progress Report The report should address: Definition of your team project Management structure for conducting the design process and it’s strategies Identifying the objectives, constraints, functions and requirements of the project. 6 6

Elements of the Report Cover page Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Revised Problem Statement Project Charter Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Linear Responsibility Chart (LRC) Gantt Chart or MS Project Percent Complete Matrix (PCM) 7 7

Elements of the Report, cont’d Initial Design Attributes Design Objectives and Objectives Tree Realistic Constraints Metrics to Measure the Achievement of Objectives Input and Output (black box approach) Function to be realized (transparent box approach) Performance Specifications/ Design Requirements 8 8

Elements of the Report, cont’d Function–Means Tree. Conclusion References Appendices (e.g. team meeting minutes) 9 9

Submission The assignment should be sent by email to your instructor no later than 11 p.m. April 1st, 2013. You should submit as a team The progress report (as a word file) The rubrics (as an excel file) A power point presentation of the progress report (ppt file). 10 10

Assessment The report should be sent to the instructor by email as a word file. Assessment will be carried out using the rubrics distributed in class. So, fill in the appropriate information and submit the rubrics (as an excel file) along with the assignment. No papers are to be used in the course. 11 11

Exercise # 4 This is an exercise to be solved as a team. The answer should be submitted electronically. The file name for your work when submitted should be: Exercise # 4 – S2014 - Z?? e.g. Exercise # 4 – S2014 - ZX9 12 12