MET 102 Production Design & Specification

Treasure Hunt Hints

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.

Library Services (what we provide)

Library Hours

Library Hours

Mon – Thurs 8 am – 12 am Fri 8 am – 6 pm Sat 11 am – 5 pm Sun 11 am – 12 am

Library Services(what we provide) Library Hours Reference Service Staff & Hours

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

Don’t forget about using

Your Textbook Lab Manuals Salespeople and other contacts

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 (%)?

And everything on the web is NOT what you need!

Everything you need is NOT on the web

Remember to start early and work on

your questions often!

Do you have any questions?