Status quo 2 destabilizing moment 3 solution maziar

status quo
2
destabilizing moment
3
solution
Maziar Hemati c 2011 Engineering 183EW: Writing Workshop

Definition
Five Elements
Example
References
Example
“The properties of water at the nanoscale are crucial in many areas
of biology, but the confinement of water molecules in
sub-nanometre channels in biological systems has received
relatively little attention. Advances in nanotechnology make it
possible to explore the role played by water molecules in living
systems, potentially leading to the development of ultrasensitive
biosensors, ” (Mertens, J., et al.)
Identify:
1
status quo
2
destabilizing moment
3
solution
Maziar Hemati c 2011 Engineering 183EW: Writing Workshop

Definition
Five Elements
Example
References
In-class activity
Choose one of the “California problems” listed on the
assignment handout.
Write a problem statement from each of the following
viewpoints:
1
Humanistic—How would Arnold Schwarzenegger formulate a
problem statement for this issue?
2
Technical—How would one of your engineering professors
formulate a problem statement for this issue?
Trade with your neighbor and critique one anothers’ problem
statements.
Maziar Hemati c 2011 Engineering 183EW: Writing Workshop

Definition
Five Elements
Example
References
References
1
Cain Project in Engineering and Professional Communication.
“Writing Module Two: Problem Statements, Introductions,
and Issues of Audience.” Connexions module: m17223. 17
July 2008. .
2
Mertens, J., et al. “Label-free Detection of DNA
Hybridization based on Hydration Induced Tension in Nucleic
Acid Films.” Nature Nanotechnology 3 (2008): 301- 307.
Maziar Hemati c 2011 Engineering 183EW: Writing Workshop