EIN 6370 - Innovation in Engineering Design

This guide will help you find the best library resources for researching innovation in engineering design. You'll find tools to:

• Organize your research
• By using library databases, explore engineering design methodologies and examples
• By using library databases, discover past research and industry trends
• Cite sources properly in your reports

Need help? Feel free to schedule an appointment!

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Technology Lending - LibTech offers a wide variety of tech equipment and accessories to complement your academic studies.
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Podcast Studio - The Hitt Maker Podcast Studio at the John C. Hitt Library was created for UCF Faculty, Staff, and Students to be able record podcasts. The studio was designed to provide a professional experience with easy-to-use equipment.

Production Studio - This DIY studio has everything you need to create professional videos and images.

UCF Libraries Engineering Research Assistant

Start with a rich prompt that includes detailed instructions such as a defined persona, clear context and purpose, a specific task, and explicit output requirements including format, length, sophistication, and tone. 

Use your free or personal paid ChatGPT account.

To fully utilize the capabilities of this generative AI and achieve the best results, submit a research consultation request. Your engineering librarian can assist you with this process.