Analyzing Engineering Contributions using a Specialized Concept Map
Arnon Sturm, Daniel Groß, Jian Wang, Eric S. K. Yu · 2014
Abstract. Identifying open problems in an engineering domain is a first step towards making new contributions. To identify problems one often examines existing solutions to recognize opportunities for advances. As the knowledge in a domain grows and multiplies, it becomes increasingly difficult to keep track of advances made, especially in relation to evolving needs. Drawing from goal-oriented requirements engineering, we propose a specialized use of concept maps to map out contributions to problem-solving knowledge in an engineering domain. We illustrate the approach using the domain of Architecture Descrip-tion Languages (ADLs) and discuss usefulness and usability of the specialized concept map.