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As an engineer, your goal should be to locate and track information to adequately define the problem, generate multiple solutions, check that your idea is novel, and develop the best ethical solution that meets customer needs. For these reasons, information is used throughout the design process. Some information resources may be used during multiple stages. Below are some examples of information sources you might use in each stage of design.

Identify & Locate Information

• Articles & Videos
• Standards
• Patents
• Component Parts
• Handbooks
• Material Property Data
• Market & User Data

Track Your Sources

• Citation Formats
• Citation Managers
• Electronic Lab Notebooks

Use Your Product

• Entrepreneurial Resources