Detailed Instructions:
Prepare a brief summary of an article from the "ASCE Smart Brief" (link for latest) (link for email sign up)
Your summary should describe how a selected article addresses one of the CE/EnE student outcomes (see item 1, below). You may/should expand your sources to include Civil Engineering magazine, daily media (news sources), or other sources but you must provide a full reference.
(Total 10 points)
1) Using the provided form on the next page, you must indicate the appropriate Student Outcome (SO)
(Required - 0 points)
SO 4.1 - an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering
situations and make informed judgments considering the impact of engineering
solutions in global and societal contexts
SO 4.2 - an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering
situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of
engineering solutions in economic and environmental contexts
2) Summarize the article and discuss the issue(s) presented.
(One paragraph - 1 points)
3) Describe the issue's relevance to the student learning outcome being addressed above.
(One paragraph - 5 points)
4) Provide a discussion of your interpretation and conclusions drawn from the issue.
(One paragraph - 4 points)
5) Provide a list of references, including the article (APA formatted citation)
(1 point)
Sample Solution