met 102 production design & specification treasure hunt hints
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On the Treasure Hunt
“The treasure hunt was an experience that seemed absurd at the time but has proven worthy of the effort.
The ability to find information and contact resources within the field are critical to any person trying to survive in today’s world of technological advancement. In my job I must constantly try to obtain the most accurate information available in the shortest amount of time to keep projects on track; the treasure hunt experience still helps me do that.
Thank you for your infusion of the “real world” into MET 102 and the MT Curriculum.”
Michael A. PraterManager, Plant Engineer
Miles, Inc.
In the next 50 minutes you will:
Know what we provide. Create strategies to attack your questions. Identify types of sources that may answer
your questions. Understand how to cite your source in a
proper format. See examples of actual questions.
Reference Hours
Thanksgiving weekMon 8 am – 6 pmTues, Wed 8 am – 5 pmSun 1 pm – 9 pm
Dec. 1 – Dec. 8Mon – Thurs 8 am – 9 pmFri 8 am – 5 pmSat 1 pm – 5 pmSun 1 pm – 9 pm
Library Services(what we provide) Library Hours Reference Service Staff & Hours Online Resources MET 102 Tutorial Bibliography of starting places both online
and in-house Where to find in-house sources (decoding
the bibliography)
What to think about when reading your questions
What do I already know? What do I need to know? What subject area or question type is this? Why would someone want this? Who collects this type of information?
Quick & Dirty Definitions of Source Materials
Dictionaries
Contain definitions, abbreviations, acronyms. Sci-Tech and multi-lingual
Handbooks
Textual & numerical data usually confined to one discipline.
Encyclopedias
Best for those needing more than a definition
More Quick & Dirty Definitions
Directories
Lists of organizations, people or products Manufacturers’ or Product Catalogs
Info on products, their capabilities, limitations, construction, cost, etc. to sell products
Almanac
Compilation of info, including statistical, astronomical and meteorological data.
Even More Quick & Dirty Definitions
Standards
Rules as to the size, shape or quality of industrial products, processes or test methods
Laws & Regulations
Laws are established by government authority while regulations are government orders with the force of law. (In HSSE Library, some on the WWW)
Match your question to your source
Brand name? Vendor Catalog or Trademark Database
Specific product information? Vendor Catalog or Product Review
Test procedure? Standard Size or quality? Standard Physical constant? Handbook or Standard Chemical property? Handbook or Standard
Getting Started
Online Expert system and TutorialLinked from ENGR Library Course PagesSuggests a group of resources to check firstOther resource groups are listed by likelihood
of usefulness
Cite your source!
Books and online resources. When possible, include:Author, Title, Publisher info and yearTry NOT to abbreviate.Example:
Meyers, R.A. (Ed.). (1989). Encyclopedia of Telecommunications. San Diego: Academic Press.
Example
What do we know? What do we need to know? What subject area or question type is this? Why would someone want this? Who collects this type of information?
How many teeth are required on a knurling wheel to achieve a 64 pitch knurl?
Another Example
What do we already know?What do we need to know?What subject area or question type is this?Why would someone want this?Who collects this type of information?
Find the thinnest strip manufactured by Hamilton Precision Metals Co.
Another Example
What do we already know?What do we need to know?What subject area or question type is this?Why would someone want this?Who collects this type of information?
What is the composition of die casting Zamak-3 (%)?
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