Eugene Ferguson's Engineer and the Mind's Eye

January 24, 2023

Eugene Ferguson’s Engineer and the Mind’s Eye

Order Number	65363737383
Type of Project	ESSAY/DISERTATION
Writer Level	PHD/MASTERS CERTIFIED
Format	APA/MLA/HARVARD/OXFORD
Academic Sources	10 -20
Page Count	4-8 PAGES

Instructions/Descriptions

Eugene Ferguson’s Engineer and the Mind’s Eye

After having completed Eugene Ferguson’s Engineer and the Mind’s Eye, write a four-page paper that answers the questions: What is the nature of engineering design, as Ferguson lays out? What is the purpose of design? What is the process of design? How has the information in his book helped you become a better engineer? Note: cover page and works cited pages (if you use sources other than the book) do not count toward the four pages. The paper should be double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font, normal margins. Write well. That which is written in haste is read without pleasure.

Useful Writing Tips: 1) Do not use the first-person pronouns- we, I, us. Avoid things like, “I will show that…” or “We can see…” Similarly, avoid using “you.” The author cannot assume anything about the reader that would warrant the use of that pronoun. Remember too that “we” does not equal “Americans.”

2) Avoid contractions at all times. You may say “don’t” and “can’t” in conversation, but ALWAYS spell it out when writing a paper.

3) Write about past events in the past tense, not the present.

4) Provide citations every time you use information or ideas from another author. Although historians use the Chicago Manual of Style, I will accept APA or MLA, so long as you are consistent. Or simple parenthetical citations if explicitly stated in the instructions.

5) Avoid using absolutes. Words such as “always” and “never” are sweeping generalizations and there is a good chance that there is an exception to your rule. Also, avoid “obvious” and its derivatives. If something is obvious, then you have no need to state it.

6) Do not use questions in a paper. You are writing to inform your reader, not to ask the reader questions- even rhetorical questions.

7) Do not use “tech report writing” format. Your paragraphs should be indented and there is to be no extra spaces between paragraphs – write just like your history books look.

8) Avoid colloquial language, clichés, and slang terms. You are writing a paper, not graffiti. It is best to leave a conversational style of writing for the email.

9) Learn punctuation, especially the use of commas and semicolons. They are not arbitrary marks to be used at whim.

10) Learn the difference between “there” and “their.” They are not interchangeable. Same goes for “lead” verses “led.” (Look up the history of why Led Zeppelin spelled their band that way.)

11) Learn the correct use of apostrophes, especially the difference between “its” and “it’s.” The second is a contraction of “it is,” while the first is the possessive of “it.” In other words, the following is correct: “The United States Navy used its trained crabs to win the war, and it’s a good thing.” Of course, as per rule # 2, you would not use “it’s” in a paper because it is a contraction.

12) Avoid the passive voice. If you are writing, “would” or “could” you most likely are writing in the passive voice. The active voice makes for a more assertive paper. Something like “The United States Navy used its trained crabs” is active voice, whereas “The United States Navy would use its trained crabs” is passive voice. (See The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. for an excellent explanation of passive and active voice- you can find it on-line if you do not own a copy.)

13) Quotations should be used as evidence to reinforce your points. You should give both a voice to the quote (As the historian Eric Foner explained, “….”) and explain in your words the importance of that quote to your reader. Also, end a paragraph in your own words, not someone else’s. Do not over quote. The reader wants to read your words and voice. Quotes should always be from experts. Don’t quote long passages of your textbook. If you do use block quotes, look up the format.

14) Book titles are in italics or underlined. Articles are in “quotation marks.”

15) Think about AUDIENCE. You are not writing directly to me. Your roommate, your spouse, or another college student should understand your paper. Therefore explain, prove and analyze. Saying things such as, “in the textbook…” or “as we learned on the discussion board…” or “as it was said in class lecture…” will leave the general reader confused.

16) Above all else, organize beforehand and PROOFREAD afterwards. Silly mistakes easily corrected if proofread greatly take away from a well-argued paper and will lower your grade. So never hand in a first draft.

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Eugene Ferguson’s Engineer and the Mind’s Eye

RUBRIC

Excellent Quality

95-100%

Introduction

45-41 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Methodology

58-53 points

With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied.

83-76 points

There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration.

52-49 points

The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied.

75-1 points

There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references.

48-1 points

There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.