Communicate the process and results of the proposed solution.

Communication should include

  • detailed documentation of each step of the engineering design process (e.g., engineering design journal)
  • the definition of the problem and goal of the project
  • solutions considered, including ideas that were rejected
  • reasons the solution and materials were chosen
  • discussion of testing and analysis
  • considerations for improvement of the design.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What are the characteristics of a good presentation?
  • How does the audience influence the content of the presentation?
  • What visual aids should one use when making a presentation?
  • How much written information should be included in a presentation?