Formulating a problem
Read this handout to learn about how to specify a problem and create a problem statement.
Formulating a problem that can be solved
Watch the video to examine the difficulties of defining a manageable problem and explore some examples of how problems can be defined and narrowed down, so that solutions can be found.
Formulating problems
Try this quiz to check your ability to identify and formulate a solvable problem. You'll also explore which elements need to be included in order to be able to tackle the problem.
Creating a problem statement
In this quiz, you will consider how to formulate a problem statement:
Stages at the design process. Brainstorming and prototypes
Engineers use their scientific knowledge to develop solutions to problems in order to do it the go through a design process. Watch the clip Engineering Design Process and answer the questions.
Description of products (appearance, use, dimension, materials and properties)
There are five aspects that have to be born in mind in order to describe an object: appearance, use, dimensions, materials and properties. Read and complete the exercises you will find in the following document that includes information about the ways to describe an object.
Description of processes (sequence connectors and passive voice)
In this document you will find information and exercises about sequence connectors and passive voice, two language aspects which are crucial for describing processes.
