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Cultivating T-shaped Engineers for 21st Century: Experiences in China

Conference Session: Design in Engineering Education Poster Session
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jingshan Wu, Zhejiang University; Xiaodong Zou, Zhejiang University; Hanbing Kong, Zhejiang University
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-5526: CULTIVATING T-SHAPED ENGINEERS FOR 21ST CEN-TURY: EXPERIENCES IN CHINAMiss Jingshan Wu, Zhejiang University Jingshan Wu, Ph.D. candidate, majors in educational economy and management. Her research interest is the cultivation of engineering talents. She has been working for ”Research on International Engineering Education: Frontiers and Progress” and ”Model Innovation on Engineering Education” recently.Prof. Xiaodong Zou, Zhejiang University Xiaodong ZouPh.D., Vice President of Zhejiang University, professor of Public Administration School, Zhejiang University. His research area is administration and strategic planning of science, technology and higher education, organization management, and innovation

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Observational Study of Students’ Individual Heuristics when Solving Technological Problems

Conference Session: Design Cognition I
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jonathan Gerard Spillane, University of Limerick; Niall Seery, University of Limerick; Donal Canty, University of Limerick; Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

apparent as students progressed through the task. Web-capture software was used to trackeach student’s progress and monitor their decision making.A multidimensional problem-solving framework was employed when observing participantsattempts. The problem-solving framework looked at four key stages: Identifying, Planning,Implementing, and Evaluating. This was supported by the sub-cycle of conjecture, test, andevaluate (accept/reject) method presented by Carlson and Bloom [3] used to analyse mathematicalproblem-solving. Simultaneously audio responses were also captured, which gave researchers avaluable and rich data set to interpret individual heuristics, conceptual knowledge and decisionmaking.The findings presented in this paper illustrate a clear

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Assessment of Project Completion for Capstone Design Projects

Conference Session: Capstone Design II
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Stephen W. Laguette, University of California, Santa Barbara
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

Capstone Designproject. The design experience and course experience includes defining the problems to beaddressed with formal Design Requirements and identifying how the problems will be solvedwith a formal Project Plan. As the design and the project evolve, the course experience includes aDesign Review and an Engineering Report. For those students that have not had the benefit ofprofessional work experience or internships, these course deliverables provide an initiation andfoundation for their professional engineering careers.Objective assessment of the course deliverables is difficult for Capstone Design projects andcourses. There is excellent published literature that provides guidance based upon learningoutcomes and the design process. The

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Integrated Design Engineering Assessment and Learning System (IDEALS):

Conference Session: The Best of Design in Engineering
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University; Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Jay Patrick McCormack, University of Idaho; Phillip L. Thompson, Seattle University; Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University; Howard P. Davis, Washington State University; Susannah Howe, Smith College; Jennifer E. LeBeau, Washington State University; Robert E. Gerlick, Pittsburg State University; Patricia Brackin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

performance for 12  Need for developmentDevelopment listed types of abilities/attributes  Development planPlan  Identify 3 abilities needing further development  Evidence needed for success  Define a plan to develop one abilityProfessional  Identify 3 abilities of attempted development  Old development motivation,Development actions, impact, refinement  Explain development in an area attemptedin Progress

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A Pilot for Multidisciplinary Capstone Design Incorporating a Systems Engineering Framework

Conference Session: Design Across Disciplines
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Keith G. Sheppard, Stevens Institute of Technology; John Nastasi, Stevens Institute of Technology; Eirik Hole, Stevens Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

forward operating base with low environmental impact.This project also evolved to include a disaster relief aspect, also a focus area of DoD as they areoften called upon to be early responders to disasters around the globe.The main SE learning goals that have been pursued in our project to help develop the SEframework for participating students are described below. These are aligned with the SECompetency Areas of DoD known as SPDRE-SE/PSE5, which means Systems Planning,Research, Development and Engineering (SPRDE) – Systems Engineering (SE) and ProgramSystems Engineer (PSE) and shown in Appendix A. This was developed for the defenseacquisition community and is one of a number of such competency models that have been

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A Novel Approach in Teaching STEM Subjects through Cross-departmental Collaboration in Capstone Courses

Conference Session: Design Across Disciplines
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Iem H. Heng, New York City College of Technology; Andy Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Farrukh Zia, New York City College of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

, presented a study which indicates that students learn well inteams, in project based activities, and in collaborative environments3. The hands-on projectbased activities will also strengthen students’ skills in critical thinking, communication,collaboration, and creativity/innovation. These skills have been identified by top U.S. companiesas priorities for employee development, talent management and succession planning. It is onlynatural for STEM education to incorporate hands-on practical applications at every stage of astudent’s education. This connection should be made earlier during a student’s high school yearsand be reinforced every semester during student’s college years so as to allow the student toreach a level of maturity expected by

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Impact of Integrated Product Team Course on Skill Development and Workplace Preparation for Graduating Engineering Seniors

Conference Session: Teams and Teamwork in Design
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Derrick Wayne Smith, University of Alabama, Hunstville; Monica Letrece Dillihunt, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Phillip A. Farrington, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Michael P.J. Benfield, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Matthew William Turner, University of Alabama, Huntsville
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

transitioning seamlessly into thelocal workforce. A recent study by Davis et al., suggests that there is a need to match thecapstone course objectives within an engineering curriculum to the attributes needed of topquality engineers.10 As a result, in order to make the IPT project more beneficial, the IPT facultyengaged the UAHuntsville Department of Education to establish an interdisciplinarycollaboration in order to learn how to evaluate the current programThe first task of the new collaborative research team was to determine what aspects of the IPTproject to assess. While the course assignments, reviews by external review boards, and finalreports were all part of the course, there was no evaluation plan to determine if the capstonecourse had a

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A New Vision for Engineering Design Instruction: On the Innovative Six Course Design Sequence of James Madison University

Conference Session: Design Spine
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Eric C. Pappas, James Madison University; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

May 2012, has been developed from the ground up to not be anengineering discipline-specific program, but to provide students training with an emphasis onengineering design, systems thinking, and sustainability. Our vision is to produce cross-disciplinary engineer versatilists. One important place in the curriculum where this is achieved isthe six course (10-credit) design sequence which is the spine of the curriculum. Starting withthe sophomore design courses (Engineering Design I and II), the focus is on teaching studentsthe process of design including the phases of planning, concept development, system-leveldesign, detail design, as well as testing and refinement. Grounded on a novel and multi-dimensional problem-based learning (PBL

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Becoming an Engineer: Assessing the Impact of a Short Workshop on Incoming Engineering Students’ Understanding of Engineering Design

Conference Session: Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gail Hohner, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Jennifer Wegner, University of Michigan; Moses K. Lee, University of Michigan; Amy Frances Goldstein, University of Michigan
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

, expectancy and anxiety.We plan to follow this group of students through their first year of engineering and re-evaluatenear the end of the academic year.educational outcomesAt Michigan Engineering, students are encouraged to work across engineering disciplines andbuild competencies beyond engineering. In addition to providing students with a superiortechnical education, Michigan Engineering is committed to teaching students the value ofcreativity, teamwork, and engineering design. The design immersion program is intended tointroduce incoming students to these key aspects of the Michigan Engineering curriculum andculture, and to offer them direct experience with the creative process of engineering. Aninnovative experience , the program provides

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Capstone Design Hub: Building the Capstone Design Community

Conference Session: Design in Engineering Education Poster Session
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Susannah Howe, Smith College; Steve Blair, University of Utah; Peter Rogers, Ohio State University; Junichi Kanai, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; R. Keith Stanfill, University of Florida; Glen A. Livesay, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

students identify market opportunities, develop business plans, and produce prototype systems. Each ITV team is led by an experienced entrepreneurial CEO and features hands-on guidance from engineering, business, and law faculty. Prior to joining UF, Stanfill spent 10 years with United Technologies where he designed gas turbine hardware for fighter aircraft, served as a key resource to the Carrier Corporation New Product Development Council Steering Committee, facilitated Design for X (DFx) workshops internationally, developed business process linkages between new product devel- opment and lean manufacturing, and developed and implemented manufacturing systems software. His interests include technology transfer

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Tour Guide Robot: A Platform for Interdisciplinary Engineering Senior Design Projects

Conference Session: Design Potpourri
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kumar Yelamarthi, Central Michigan University
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

constantly absorb and teach others new ways of doing old or newthings, and mostly learn how to work well with others. By working with others, students: (a)obtain opportunities to experience a different domain; (b) combine knowledge and skills fromdifferent disciplines; (c) work as a team member; and (d) solve real-time research problems. Also,interdisciplinary collaboration provides students with significant personality developmentopportunities4. ABET describes that engineering programs focus on theory, and engineering graduates spendtheir time planning, while technology programs focus on application and technology graduatesspend their time making plans work5. An interdisciplinary collaboration of engineering andtechnology students on research

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Building Information Modeling: Design Instruction by Integration into an Undergraduate Curriculum

Conference Session: Design Spine
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kevin P. Arnett P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Craig E. Quadrato, U.S. Military Academy
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

especially due to a fixation on a fewof the more attention grabbing aspects of the process. The most definitive and accuratedefinition found for BIM, as defined by the National Building Modeling Standard Committee ofthe National Institute of Building Sciences, is: “ . . . an improved planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance process using a standardized machine-readable information model for each facility, new or old, which contains all appropriate information created or gathered about that facility in a format usable by all throughout its lifecycle.” (2)Although there are some general terms in the above definition, it does a good job ofspecifying some of the key concepts of BIM. In its essence, a building

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Experiencing Capstone Design Problem Statements

Conference Session: Capstone Design I
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gene Dixon, East Carolina University
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

developing knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) within students that are useful in designingand crafting a quality problem statement. Some assessment rubrics were identified but theseseemed to focus more on formatting than content. Little guidance was identified relative tolesson plans for developing problem statement design KSAs. This paper, describes some initialefforts toward developing problem statement KSAs within senior engineering students that havebegun from some exploratory research and classroom experiences. BackgroundThe East Carolina University (ECU) initiated its first ever engineering program in 2004. Theprogram culminates in a two semester capstone design project based learning experience

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Design, Simulation, and Fabrication of an Intelligent Ground Vehicle as a Part of the Capstone Project

Conference Session: Design Potpourri
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Nicholas Charles Cappello, York College of Pennsylvania; Takeshi Jonathan Ei, York College of Pennsylvania; Edward Miller Jr., York College of Pennsylvania; Dan Bosse, Weldon Solutions; Berne S. Edwards, Graham Packaging Company; Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen N. Kuchnicki, York College of Pennsylvania; Gregory M. Link, York College of Pennsylvania; Wayne Blanding, York College of Pennsylvania; Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

years of Naval service, Takeshi Jonathan Ei commenced undergraduate studies at Northamp- ton Community College in Bethlehem, Penn. He then transferred to York College of Pennsylvania and graduated with a bachelor’s of science in mechanical engineering in June 2011. Ei has interests in marine systems and power generation technologies and plans to pursue a postgraduate degree and a career in the field of commercial or military shipbuilding.Mr. Edward Miller Jr., York College of Pennsylvania Edward Miller received his B.Sc. degree in electrical engineering in Aug. 2011 from York College of Pennsylvania. Miller is interested in power systems and renewable energy technologies. He plans to pursue a postgraduate degree, as

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A Four-year Vertically Integrated Design Sequence in Electrical Engineering

Conference Session: Design Spine
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jeffrey L. Schiano, Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

additionto demonstrating project planning and management tools, these projects also provide Page 25.51.4opportunities for developing team skills. Towards the end of the semester, students in the junior-level design course prepare for the senior design project by identifying a project and forming ateam. Specific topics for the junior-level design process course include:  Project planning and management tools o Project definition, engineering requirements, idea generation, resource allocation, budgets, decision matrices and timelines  Systems engineering

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Development of a Design Theory and Methodology Model for Mechatronics

Conference Session: Design Potpourri
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Noe Vargas Hernandez, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose Gabriel Davila, University of Texas, El Paso; Jorge Garza-Ulloa, University of Texas, El Paso; Pablo Rangel, University of Texas, El Paso; Julio Adrian Torres
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

offunctionality and the combination of different components, but also it is the design plan,integration and production process. The added value of the disciplines produces a synergeticeffect that allows innovative functionality and the control of complex systems. Mechatronicsemphasize the importance of improving the quality in the communication between differentdisciplines even before the project starts. However, one of the most important issues in themechatronic processes the implement of this concurrency. The authors believe that there is aneed in mechatronics for a systems design strategy.2 Background2.1 MechatronicsAs mentioned before, mechatronics is the multidisciplinary field that synergistically integratesmechanical engineering, electrical and

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A Unique Approach to Characterizing the Engineering Design Process

Conference Session: Design Tools and Methodology I
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lisa Guerra, NASA; David T. Allen, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Cheryl Farmer, UTeachEngineering
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

involved strategic planning, international cooperation, cross-directorate coordination, architecture analysis, and exploration control boards. Guerra also spent three years at the Goddard Space Flight Center as Program Integration Manager for future high-energy astrophysics missions, particularly the James Webb Space Telescope. She began her career at the Johnson Space Center working for Eagle Engineering and SAIC, focused on con- ceptual design of advanced spacecraft for human missions to the moon and Mars. Guerra earned a B.S in aerospace engineering and a B.A. in English from the University of Notre Dame. She received a master’s of science degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas, Austin.Dr. David

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Capstone 101: A Framework for Implementation of an ABET-compliant Capstone Sequence

Conference Session: Capstone Design II
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Peter L. Schmidt, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; James M. Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

students understand what their project entailsand details exactly what work product is to be delivered at the end of the project. This verbiage ischosen specifically to familiarize students with its use in contracts or proposals that may beencountered in the workplace.Capabilities and Requirements DocumentThis is a written document; alternately know as a specification, that details the functionality ofthe work product associated with a student project. This document can be expanded to includetest plans and accept / reject criteria for a particular project function. Page 25.282.6Project PlanThis document encompasses the project schedule, with

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Synchronizing the Teaching of Capstone Design Course in Two Countries

Conference Session: Capstone Design II
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Yuyi Lin P.E., University of Missouri; Xiuting Wei, Shandong University of Technology; Lanmei Wang, Shandong University of Technology; Yanfei Zhang, Shandong University of Technology; Wenqiang Yu P.E., Shandong University of Technology; Yufeng Sun, Shandong University of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

work, project planning and management. The Americansystem contains a series of software applications including calculation, presentationsoftware for CAD and analysis, such as MATLAB, MS Office, SolidWorks, Algor, etc.Chinese students emphasize individual design performance and one-on-one meetingswith their faculty adviser. The Chinese system requires more detailed analyses and reviewof specific calculations, such as gear tooth strength verification, bearing life calculations,and other specific calculations.With all these recognized differences, a few commonly agreed upon objectives are clear.For the benefit of training global engineers, and for the efficient teaching of the seniorcapstone design course, it is desirable to develop a common set

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Lessons Learned from Starting an SAE Baja Program in a Small Liberal Arts College

Conference Session: Design in Engineering Education Poster Session
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: David C. Che, Geneva College; David Allen Clark, Geneva College; David W. Shaw, Geneva College; James S. Gidley, Geneva College
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

end of the report showing all the books, articles, personal communications, etc. to properly acknowledge others' work. o This report is due within one week of the completion of the competition, or if you are not planning to go to the competition, within one week of the end of the 2nd semester.We will talk more about the presentation component in later sections of this paper.Engaging underclassmenIt is important to engage under classmen as early as possible in the Baja program. They helpmaintain continuity in the program from year to year. Stover discussed how the SAE CollegiateDesign Series competitions can be incorporated into mechanical engineering curriculum thatwould give students

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Utilizing the Engineering Design Process to Create a Framework for Curricula Design

Conference Session: Design Spine
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Krystal S. Corbett, Louisiana Tech University; Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; James D. Nelson, Louisiana Tech University
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

or customers. Manyengineering firms as well as engineering educators use the IDEO design process as a model fortheir own success in creating, innovating, and or course designing.Curriculum Design ProcessIn order to design or even re-design a curriculum there are many aspects that must be looked out.What level of instruction is this curriculum (i.e. Elementary, Secondary, High Education, etc)?What are the standards the course must abide by? How in depth should the curriculum be written(i.e. lesson plans, instructor notes, student materials)? What material should be included in thecourse? How should interactive components be woven into the curriculum? What affect does thepedagogy associated with the curriculum have on the students? These are

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On the Benefits of Using the Engineering Design Process to Frame Project-based Outreach and to Recruit Secondary Students to STEM Majors and STEM Careers

Conference Session: Design Cognition III
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jean-Celeste M. Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Douglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

.”6 These Academies’ reports5-6 and others7-9 convey an urgency toreform K-12 public education systems. But, changing the US K-12 public school systems(which number over 14,000) presents a great deal of time-consuming inertia to overcome for Page 25.992.2any change agent. Further, extensive nation-wide curriculum changes ought to be madecarefully, with sufficient planning and financial support. In the meantime, as we await neededsystemic changes, a broad outreach program such as High School Enterprise can have a muchmore timely impact. High School Enterprise (HSE) is an initiative that has established teams of secondarystudents that

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Implementation of a New Mechanical Engineering Propulsion Detail Design Capstone Course

Conference Session: Design in Engineering Education Poster Session
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Brenda A. Haven, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; Michael Kenneth Fabian, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Alexander James Herring, General Electric - Aviation; Marissa Pinnola, Purdue University; Devan DUPLICATE Berg, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

exceeded our course project budget of $1,000. Since a machinedblade was not possible, the students examined casting methods and materials. The studentslooked at bismuth alloys due to their low melting point and also aluminum alloys. Potentialcasting methods included the lost wax method and the “green sand” method which utilizes amoist clay-based sand material for the mold.A test plan was developed for the work-horse blade so any testing and analysis issues could beresolved prior to the testing of the actual cast blade. The test plan included all procedures tomount the blade on the shaker table, conduct vibration testing on multiple axes, and a method toreduce the data and compare it to the analytical Campbell diagram. ANSYS modal analysis ofthe

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Training Tomorrow’s Designers: A Study on the Design Fixation

Conference Session: Design Cognition II
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Vimal Kumar Viswanathan, Texas A&M University; Nicole Elise Esposito; Julie S. Linsey, Texas A&M University
Tagged Divisions: Design in Engineering Education

engineering curriculum. They Page 25.1372.2argue for the “reflect-in-action” plan where students build their designs and understand the flawsin them, themselves7, 8. However, there are no clear guidelines available regarding the use ofphysical models and their cognitive implications in engineering education.This study addresses the cognitive effects of the use of various kinds of examples and physicalmodels on engineering students who design a stunt vehicle as a part of their class project. Thestudents are divided into three groups and given three different kinds of examples: a good one, apoor one and a poor one with warnings about its negative