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ITRIAGO C, María  e  ZERPA, Carlos E. A guide for problem definition in engineering research projects. Rev. Fac. Ing. UCV [online]. 2011, vol.26, n.3, pp.39-54. ISSN 0798-4065.

Conducting research in engineering is not free from formal requirements, a good research work in engineering is one which is not only valued in terms of its content but also in the organization, structure and quality of the manuscript is concerned. In this article we present a methodology for the problem in research projects in engineering. It will give a comprehensive picture of outstanding issues that guide the proper approach to the problem, and some examples of appropriate compositions that illustrate what should and should not be made when preparing the text which contains the problem. Finally, we introduce some aspects of radical importance to evaluate the language, structure and appropriateness of the approach to the problem according to the criteria which the task demands.

Palavras-chave : Research methodology; Research in engineering; Research problem.