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?