Section outline

  • MODULE 4 | Define (Part 1) 

    Participants learn an approach to analyzing and synthesizing complex data and learn to use visual models as a design tool for communicating findings and insights.

    Location: MH-1401

    • Objectives:

      Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:

      1. Apply critical cognitive skills to identify patterns and meaning in data
      2. Apply different types of thinking to create meaning in the data and generate insights
      3. Demonstrate basic skill in creating visual models that represent findings and facilitate synthesis


    • Module 4.1: Making Sense of Your Data (4:03)

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    • Module 4.2: Creating Visual Models (2:27)

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    • Assignment: 

      1. Complete Readings
      2. Bring 5 surprising things you learned and 3 verbatim quotes from your research as a starting point for the synthesis discussion. Use the Field Findings template.

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    • Required Reading:

      1. Kolko, J. (2009, December 9). Abductive Thinking and Sensemaking: The Drivers of Design Synthesis. Retrieved from http://www.jonkolko.com/writingAbductiveThinking.php
      2. Models of Models. (2009, March 1). Retrieved from http://www.dubberly.com/articles/models-of-models.html


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    • Tools/Templates Folder
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