Design Report
The Design Report consists of the following:
1. Title Page
The title page is used to grab the attention of the reader. As such, it should contain some form of illustration that appeals to the reader. It should also contain the name of the report, the name(s) of the person(s) who produced the report, for whom the report has been prepared, the course code and the date of production.
2. Situation
The situation describes the identified needs and problems of the project at hand. This statement is very brief (approximately one or two sentences).
3. Problem (Design Brief)
The design brief is a short statement indicating what is to be designed and made. A detailed design brief also states any restrictions and/or requirements placed on the design (e.g., materials, size, cost, time allotted, and processes to be used). The design brief is developed in conjunction with the situation.
4. Research
The best way to answer the questions is to answer them in the form of paragraphs. This means that each question should become its own paragraph. Let me explain, a paragraph always begins with a sentence that introduces the idea, the subject of the paragraph. The following sentences explain / respond / support the introduction of paragraph. By the same token, answer the question in detail. The last sentence serves as a conclusion for the paragraph. It allows you to give your opinion on the subject. As you can see, this form of response allows you to really demonstrate your understanding thus allowing you to get a higher grade.
The mouse trap car uses a spring in order to make the car move forward. Explain how this works and each steps you will take to ensure your car travels the furthest possible distance?
There are many different sources of energy used these days to transport goods and/or humans from one location to another. Name me three different sources of energy found today that allow transportation.
Electric cars are gaining popularity. They estimate that 50% of all cars on the roads in 20 years will be electric. What positive environmental impact are we trying to achieve? Why is it so important??
5. Procedure Notes
The list of procedures is a document that allows you to think about the construction of the car. It's not all to "Design" a car, you must also be able to build it. Using Google Sheet, create a chart that demonstrates every step to follow in order to cut and assemble a premium car.
6. Materials
List all the materials and costs used in the fabrication of the final product.
7. Drawings or Illustrations
Include all drawings or illustrations that were used in the development and fabrication of the project. This includes thumbnail sketches, rough sketches, technical drawings, illustrations, and/or photographs of models or products. Ensure all drawings are properly labelled and descriptive.
8. Conclusion
Now that you have tried your car and compare it with your classmates, explain how your car stands out? Tell me the things your car excelled at and things that could have been improved. Also, if you had to build a second car, what would you do differently in order to allow it to travel more than 200 feet?
9. References
List all reference materials used to complete the project, including books, articles, interviews, and Internet sources.