Class & Student Resources
Resources on this page help you develop skills and apply concepts that are used throughout the BYU ME program.
BYU ME Design Materials
- The Basic Design Process. This one page diagram explains the basic design process taught in the BYU ME curriculum.
BYU ME Problem Solving Model
- Real World Problem Solving Overview. This one page diagram explains approaching problems using the Develop-Solve-Explore-Communicate (DSEC) model. See this example of applying the DSEC steps to solve a real problem.
Develop |
Solve |
Explore |
Communicate |
| Developing Engineering Problems (The 5 Ps) | Problem Solving (SAFER) Method | Explore Engineering Models with the ConVerSAnT Method | Communicating Engineering Solutions (Clear, Concise, Convincing) |
- BYU Problem Solving Paper is to be used consistently throughout your undergraduate classes. Purchase pads at the BYU Store (text section) or download Problem Solving Template Page 1 and Problem Solving Template Page 2 to print your own.
BYU ME Writing Materials
- The IMRaD genre. This one-page document introduces the IMRaD genre that is the standard for technical reports in the BYU ME Department.
Introduction |
Methods |
Results |
Discussion |
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How to write a literature review.
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How to write a technical theory section.
How to write a methods section.
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How to write a results and discussion of results section.
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How to write a results and discussion of results section.
How to write a summary and conclusions section.
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- How to write an abstract.
- A sample technical report shows how a technical report uses all of these elements to create a strong technical report.
Resources for ME Teaching Assistants
See TA Helps & Resources and the TA Training Page for support in your role as a Teaching Assistant.
The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
We recommend students take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), during their senior year or shortly after finishing their B.S. Passing this exam can enhance your resume and is an important step to licensure as a Professional Engineer, which can be important depending on your planned career trajectory.
General BYU Resources
- The BYU Writing Center (JKB 4026 and HBLL 3322) has consultants and tutors to help you develop your writing skills on specific assignments for class.