Engineering Students Academic Discussion

[Steven 7891]

Hi guys, I am doing a quick survey here. I am not sure this is appropriate in this section but here it is.

If your are an engineering students, could you guys please comment on:

1) Who do you ask when you stuck on study-related questions (eg. lecture note, tutorial, assignment questions etc.)? Do you ask friends, search online, use forums, email lecture etc? List them with the most frequent method at first.

2) What are the frustration you have when trying to ask questions? Eg. friends don't know the answers, Google too time-consuming, forums no replies, lecture response too slow? If you have, please list them with the most frustrating one at first.

3) Have you tried to use any website/app to ask engineering questions (eg. PhysicsForum, StackExchange etc.)? Or a simple Google is sufficient most of the time?

Thanks a lot guys! =)

 

[TonyG]

Hello,

I wanted to provide some input on your survey questions. In response to your first question, I think it is important for engineering students to have a variety of resources to turn to when they are stuck on study-related questions. From my experience, the most frequent method for asking questions is to first consult with friends or classmates. This is because they are often working on the same assignments and can provide immediate feedback and support. If friends are not available, the next most common method is to search online. This could include using search engines like Google or consulting online forums and discussion boards. It is also common for students to email their lecture for help, but this is usually a last resort due to the potentially slow response time.

Moving on to your second question, the most common frustration when asking questions is not receiving a timely or helpful response. This could be from friends who do not know the answer, online forums that do not provide any replies, or a lecture that takes too long to respond. This can be particularly frustrating when students are under time constraints for completing assignments or studying for exams.

In regards to your final question, I have noticed that many engineering students do use websites and apps to ask questions and seek help. These include platforms such as PhysicsForum and StackExchange, which have a large community of experts and peers who can provide assistance. However, I believe that a simple Google search can also be sufficient in many cases, especially for more general questions or concepts.

I hope this information is helpful for your survey. Best of luck with your research!