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WorksheetsDesign Brief - MYP Criterion A4
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which definitions matche the most with what a Design brief is? (Select two answers)
A Design brief summarizes clearly the results of a range of research, which includes how the information will influence their own solution.
A Design brief connects an issue with a product which intends to solve the problem, presenting its main requirements and major constraints
A Design brief provides a lot of details on what the solution should look like and how it needs to be produced.
A Design brief should be a reflection on all the possible solutions possible for a problem and presenting methods on how those solutions should be tested.
Select what should appear in a Design brief. (Select all that apply)
Problem statement
Main and relevant results of our research
Definition of our audience
Presentation of a possible solution with its broad requirements
Sketches of the solution with details regarding its features and composition
How should a Design brief be structured?
One single long paragraph
As many small paragraphs as possible
One paragraph per section to be covered, ideally 3 to 4 maximum.
What does "structure" mean?
How should your research be presented in your Design brief?
I should add url/links of my research within my paragraphs
I should use in text-citation which correspond to my references list/bibliography
I should not present any research in the Design brief
I simply need to talk about the research in my paragraphs but there is no need to provide my sources
What format should I use to cite my sources?
MLA
Chicago/Turabian
APA
HJIS
What is the expected length of a Design brief ?
at least 3 A4 pages
Between 1 to 2 A4 pages (Bibligraphy/sources included)
Just one paragraph
Should be done orally
Am I allowed to write extensive paragraphs to make my points in a Design Brief?
Yes, explain as much as possible without paying much attention to the length of your texts
No, a design brief should present only the essential and relevant information. You should try to stay concise while offering sufficient data to make your points
Am I allowed to place pictures, charts..etc in my text to back up my statements or provide additional information?
Yes, it is perfectly fine. It will make it look a lot better.
No, you can do that in A1 when you define your problem, but not in the Design Brief. Instead, add those to your references list/bibliography and cited them in your text.
What do you think would be the right in-text citation for the reference you see on the following image :
(Scribbr)
(Scribbr, 2020)
(YouTube. https://youtu.be/4y1BAqOnhMM)
Develop a theoretical framework in 3 steps [Video]
Once a Design brief is completed, what are the next steps? (Select all that apply)
Now that we have a clear idea of the broad requirements needed for the solution and why we are creating it, we can start listing the main specifications our product should have
Now that we have a clear idea of the broad requirements needed for the solution and why we are creating it, we can start making/manufacturing the final product
Now that we have a clear idea of the broad requirements needed for the solution and why we are creating it, our project is over.
Now that we have a clear idea of the broad requirements needed for the solution and why we are creating it, we need to evaluate our solution to make sure it's worth creating.
