Discourse
in our
Fields
Presented by:
Nathan, Erik, Andrew, Matt, Brent and Adam
Aeronautical
engineering
Presented by: Erik and Nathan
http://www.af.mil/News/Photos.aspx
Journal Article
• What did they contain?
– Abstracts
– Methodology
– Data
– Findings/ Body
– Conclusion
Textbook
• Very organized sections of material
- Each section builds off the previous one
• Contains a preface, appendices, and an index
• Textbook contained a lot of graphs and
diagrams.
• The preface stated that previous knowledge
is needed for comprehension of material.
http://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Topic:Aeronautical_engineering
interview
• We interviewed the head of the School of
Aeronautics and Astronautics, Tom Shih.
– Method of conducting research
• Scientific method
– The discourse within AAE and engineering
• Very math intensive discourse
• New discoveries prompt more research
• Almost all research is intertwined with other
studies
Mechanical
Engineering
Presented by: Adam
http://www.dayjob.com/content/mechanical-engineering-degree-845.htm
Journal Article
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The structure of the journal articles are all setup in similar ways
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Abstract
Introduction
Body (Research, data, technical drawings)
Conclusion
References
To help the reader understand the idea, the journal article consisted of
technical drawings scattered throughout.
Textbook
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Textbook: Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics
Table of Contents
Introduction/Expectations/Prerequisites
Body (filled with technical drawings/visual aids)
Index
List of Equations
Interview
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Person interviewed: Professor Krousgrill (Professor of Mechanical Engineering & Co-Op
director
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Does research on mechanics and vibration and teaches.
Time spent 50/50 (research/teaching)
Research based off of previous work
Research published in well established journals
Uses other disciplines research, but rarely goes beyond engineering for collaboration
Most problems dictated by industry needs
Textbook not used; well developed notes
Environmental and
Natural Resources
Engineering
Presented by: Matt
http://mcmillen-llc.com/
Environmental and Natural
Resources Engineering
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Environmental Engineering is a fairly new field that finds itself in
the intersection of traditional Engineering and Environmental
Science
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Since Environmental Engineers do work that deals with
environmental issues, a lot of their research and studies are done
on the field rather than in a laboratory controlled environment.
Ways to Share Information
Contour map to show air flow
Diagram for a machine
that measures sediment
runoff
Ways to Share Information Cont.
Graph of hydrograph readings
accompanied by an equation that
explains the relationship
Chart used for classification of
soil types
Article
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Many Environmental Engineers share their findings and research at
conferences such as the ASABE annual conference.
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Environmental Engineers will also share their findings by releasing
journal articles along with a presentation at these conferences.
• Articles written by Environmental Engineers have the general form of:
a. Abstract – Tells what the article is about
b. Procedure – This section is about 50% visual aids, and 50% text.
c. Results and Discussion – Displays the data obtained, usually in a table
d. Findings and Conclusion e. References
Textbook
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Since Environmental Engineering is a newer field, most books
written on the topic are not out-of-date, even if they are 20+ years
old.
• An Environmental Engineering textbook is set up as:
a) Preface – This includes prerequisite knowledge the reader should
have
b) Introduction – Introduces the topic to the reader
c) Body – Made up of chapters that each build upon each other and
contains many visual aids
d) Appendices – These have extra information, including many
tables
Psychology
Presented by: Andrew
http://www.nctc.edu/NCTCPrograms/BehavioralandCulturalSciences/
Psychology.aspx
Journal Article
• In the articles that I found that a good amount of
information.
• The articles all contain numerous graphs and tables to show the
information that was found during the study.
• These journals are also meant for a small audience which includes
psychology professors, researchers, and students. I can tell that
they are for this group just by the specific lexis that is used in the
field of study.
• Also each article seeks to expand on the information that is already
known in order to get a clearer picture of psychology in action.
Textbook
• For my textbook evaluation I choose Abnormal
Psychology which is a 350 level course here at Purdue
University.
• Always new findings in Psychological Sciences.
• Each chapter builds of off the previous chapter.
• The book also contains data from different experiments that have
been done over the years.
• Finally it contains references to the people who have conducted
research in the field, and have had it featured in the book in case
students want to learn more about that specific study.
http://findtheclient.com/3-psychological-tips-to-boost-your-business-web-site-part-2-of-3/
Interview
• I interviewed my Psychology 240 teaching assistant, Laura
Parker.
• Method used in conducting research is the scientific method.
• Research is a major part of Psychology, because new discoveries are
being made everyday.
• Also you do have a responsibility of taking classes and teaching a
class as a graduate student, but research is the most important.
• When research is completed it is published in both books and
articles to spread information to other researchers, and also
conferences are held to share information.
• Ultimately Laura’s goals are to teach people about what she is
studying, which is Prejudice And Equality, to help reduce people’s
prejudices and to promote equality.
Conclusion
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Reiteration of Scientific Method
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Introduction that tells prerequisites and expectations you should know
Use of Visual Aids
Findings published in articles, journals, and books.
Correlation between variables and how they influence results
Differences:
Independent and Dependent Variables
Diagrams/ technical drawings/ equations vs. Graphs
Conferences for Psychology research
Setting of research
References (part 1)
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Dirba, J., Lavrinovicha, L. , Levin, N. , Pugachev, V. “Applications of Synchronous Brushless
Motors in Electric Hand Tools.”
Lativian Journal of Physics and Technical
Sciences
2012. Print.
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Scobie, J. , Pickering, S. , Almond, D. , Lock, G. “Fluid Dynamics of Cricket Ball Sway.” Journal of
Sports Engineering and Technology 30 October 2012. Print.
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Lopez, A. , Moriano, C. “Simulation of the Suspension of a Vehicle using Chebyshev Series.”
Journal of Automobile Engineering 22 January 2014. Print.
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Anderson, John D. Jr. Fundamentals of Aerodynamics. 3rd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2001. Web.
Fint, J. A., Hankins, M. B., Jew, M. L., Ulmer, D. G., Wherley, B. L., Romine, W. D., . . . Ades, D. S.
(0910). Rocket engine nozzle
and method of fabricating a rocket engine nozzle using
pressure brazing.
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Escher, W. J. D., Teeter, R. R., & Rice, E. E. (1997). Airbreathing and rocket propulsion synergism enabling measures for tomorrow's orbital transports. Airbreathing and Rocket Propulsion
Synergism - Enabling Measures for Tomorrow's Orbital
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Shih, Tom. Personal Interview. 18 Apr. 2014.
Krousgrill, Charles. Personal Interview. 17 Apr. 2014.
Air Force Photos. U.S. Air Force. Image. 21 Apr. 2014.
Transports
References (part 2)
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Butcher, Hooley, and Mineka. Abnormal Psychology 16th edition. Boston: Pearson, 2013.
Print.
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Nairne,James S., Sarah R. Thompson, Josefa N. S. Pandeirada. “Adaptive Memory: Survival
Processing Enhances Retention”. 2006. PsychINFO. PDF file.
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Nairne, James S., Josefa N. S. Pandeirada, Sarah R. Thompson. “Adaptive Memory: The
Comparative Value of Survival Processing”. 2008. PsychINFO. PDF file.
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Nairne, James S., Josefa N. S. Pandeirada. “Adaptive Memory: Remembering With a StoneAge Brain”. 2008. PsychINFO. PDF file.
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Parker, Laura. Personal interview. 18 April, 2014.
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Ayars, J.E., Soppe, R.W., Christen, E.W., Meyer, W. “Drainage Research Needs for
Water
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Cao, J.S., Zhang, W.J., Qui, Y. Q. “An Automatic Slope Runoff Sediment and Flow Monitoring
System.” American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers 30.1 (2014):5-9.
Web. 9 April 2014
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Haan, C.T., Billy J. Barfield, J.C. Hayes. Design Hydrology and Sedimentology for Small
Catchments. San Diego, CA: Academic Press. 1994. Print.
Walker, P.N., Heard, L.R., Carson, J.M., Brumfield, R.G., “Surface Heating Greenhouses: A
Parametric Analysis.” American Society of Agricultural Engineers 3.1 (1987): 67-74.
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