A3.1.2.GatheringFacts
Activity 3.1.2: Gathering The FactsIntroductionBefore beginning a new project, whether it is the production of a new product or investigating a new research topic, it is important to first establish the significance of the project and explore what has been done in the past. Once this information is gathered, it is commonly organized into a formal report called a literature review. A literature review is a compilation of what has already been written about the topic and provides background on past solutions and innovations. In this activity you will complete a modified version of a literature review. You will research and compile information about your problem. You will also evaluate solutions of the past and present.Equipment Computer with Internet accessActivity 3.1.2 Student Response SheetLaboratory journalProcedureRefer to the Design Process presentation as you work through this and the next activity.Go to the following websites to explore literature reviews. Pay attention to what information is included and how the information is organized.UC Santa Cruz University Library – Write a Literature Review American University Library – Literature Review Tutorial of Wisconsin Madison – Review of Literature Sample APA Papers: Literature Review – Laura Spiller Obtain a Student Response Sheet from your Mission File or your teacher.Work with your partner from the previous activity to complete a modified literature review for your chosen product by researching the answers to the questions below. Use the tips provided in Step 5 to complete your research.What information is currently known about the problem (i.e., identify the existence of the problem as well the significance of the problem)?Why is it important to address the problem?What solutions were available in the past?What solutions are currently available for the problem?What evidence supports the need for further investment into a new or better solution for the problem?Write you research notes on the Student Response Sheet. Make sure to properly document your sources. Begin your research below.Search for existing patents associated with your problem or product. A patent for an invention is the grant of a property right to the inventor. Search on the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website, found at . Enter related search terms in the Query box and press Search.Search for information from journal articles, available from the following websites:Google Scholar – , a service of the National Institute and the U.S. National Library of Medicine – Nature, published by the Nature Publishing Group – , published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science – New England Journal of Medicine, published by the Massachusetts Medical Society – The Journal of the American Medical Association, published by the American Medical Association – for testimonials that will further justify your problem statement. Make a list of possible sources that may have testimonials or interviews available for you to use. If you are unable to locate any testimonials, you can conduct individual interviews with people who may share your team’s concern. Have your teacher initial and date that you have successfully completed your Student Response Sheet on your Mission Completion Task list.Make notes on the corresponding Notes section of your Mission Completion Task list, if applicable.With your partner, identify a product that you would like to design to best address your chosen problem. This product may be anything, including a medical device, a pharmaceutical, a surgical technique, or a genetic treatment. Document your idea in your laboratory journal.Answer the Conclusion questions.ConclusionSummarize what is currently known about the problem you have identified.Summarize what solutions are currently available for the problem and explain how your solution will be different.Provide at least two supporting statements that justify further investment for your solution. ................
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