Developing Learning Tool of Control System Engineering Using Matrix Laboratory Software Oriented on Industrial Needs
Karim Khalil
Department of English, CCNY
ENGL 20107: Writing for Engineering
Prof: Sara Jacobson
March 8, 2025
Within the rapid technological education sector, the necessity for updated learning tools in line with the requirements of the industry is pressing. The research paper by Subuh Isnur Haryudo et al. (2018) entitled “Developing Learning Tool of Control System Engineering Using Matrix Laboratory Software Oriented on Industrial Needs” presents the design of a control engineering teaching system using MATLAB. fills the gap by promoting a control engineering teaching system using MATLAB. This essay analyzes how the authors present their information, their rhetorical approach, and the power of their arguments. By evaluating the structure of the paper, the tone, the audience, and the purpose, this discussion analyzes the broader implications of technology-integrated education.
As Haryudo et al. (2018) indicate, the abstract is a well-structured overview of the study, summarizing the purpose, strategy, and main outcomes. The abstract states the study will produce an industry-based learning tool with MATLAB, which will engage students more as well as provide them with hands-on expertise. The abstract is accurate and to the point, written with the aim of enticing teachers, researchers, and industry professionals. The formal tone generates credibility and emphasizes the applicability of the study.
The background in the introduction is created by referring to the increasing use of automation in industry and the necessity for vocational education to catch up. Haryudo et al. (2018) justify their work by bringing to light the gap between theory and hands-on skills in control engineering. Their thesis is that the proposed MATLAB-based tool presents an effective learning experience through the combination of real-world applications. The introduction can create the groundwork for the study by giving relevant background information as well as declaring its purpose in straightforward language.
The methodology section presents an experimental approach with the research and development (R&D) techniques, modified with an engineering-based framework. The research is a multidisciplinary one with the integration of education, engineering, and language expertise. The interdisciplinary nature of the research adds to the credibility of the study. The design of control systems and the use of PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) controllers are presented through diagrams and flowcharts by the authors. The technical nature of the description is such that it assumes a specialized audience with prior knowledge of control systems and MATLAB.
The result confirms the successful design of a PID-based training tool with the utilization of MATLAB and Arduino microcontrollers. The discussion part emphasizes the manner in which the system improves the engagement, understanding, and skill of students in regulatory techniques. In accordance with Haryudo et al. (2018), their findings adequately translate to industrial applications such as Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Microcontrollers (MCU). The relationship validates their argument for the tool’s usability in vocational training.
From a rhetorical perspective, the authors primarily use logos (reason) by presenting empirical facts, technical information, and case studies to substantiate their arguments. The discussion is formal and academically oriented in nature, which adds strength to the results. The more usage of technical terminology, however, may make it less accessible to non-professionals.
The conclusion reasserts the usefulness of the tool created in MATLAB in advancing vocational education. Haryudo et al. (2018) are of the view that their approach produces an industry ready skillset, with the capability of offering students hands on training in control systems. They recommend future work and wider application of such tools, citing the study as part of the broader debate in engineering education. The article is addressed primarily to teachers, engineers, and researchers in technical education. The article is informative as well as persuasive in nature. The writers present their findings while advocating the integration of modern teaching aids in vocational training. There is a formal tone of objectivity throughout the paper, which lends credibility to it. The systematic arguments using the assistance of empirical data with the support of visual aids substantiates the arguments of the authors. Their stance is quite in favor of technology-based education, which indicates the confidence in their approach as well as the conclusions.
The article strongly advocates for the integration of MATLAB-based instructional tools in engineering education. Its technicality, relevance to industry, and systematic nature qualify it as a valuable contribution to vocational training research. Its highly technical language may, nevertheless, limit its readability for non-engineering audiences. A balanced approach with more explanatory descriptions of the more technical concepts can broaden its audience. The Haryudo et al. paper is a good model of effective scholarly writing by rational argumentation, empirical data, and technical accuracy. In the discussion of the theory-practice gap, the paper highlights the necessity for the reformulation of engineering education. The rhetorical elements of an orderly presentation, the application of empirical data, and technical relevance are effective in solidifying the stance of the authors. Though limited in availability, the paper presents valuable information regarding the reformation of vocational education and the role technology can have in the improvement of the quality of education.
References
Haryudo, S. I., Agung, A. I., & Firmansyah, R. (2018). Developing learning tool of control system engineering using matrix laboratory software oriented on industrial needs. IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering, 336, 012030. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/336/1/012030
