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As discussed in the SEBoK 0.5 Introduction, the SEBoK is focused primarily on domain-independent knowledge, with one part devoted to implementation examples. The SEBoK is divided into seven parts, as discussed below.

‘’’ Part 1: SEBoK 0.5 Introduction.’’’ This part provides the “opening” material to the SEBoK. Principally, the section introduces the SEBoK (context, purpose, and scope), the concepts of systems and systems engineering (including an introduction to the history of SE, an introduction to the discussion of related disciplines, the use cases for the SEBoK, a discussion of SEBoK development and way ahead; and the SEBoK organization/content (current article).
‘’’Part 2: Systems.’’’ This part focuses on defining what is created by systems engineering and on providing links into the appropriate aspects of systems science. Specifically, Part 2 provides a discussion of what systems are, provides system concepts (truisms about systems which are important for systems engineering), discusses the different types of systems, provides information on different representations of systems (models), and discusses the systems approach (including aspects of systems thinking) and systems engineering challenges. The systems approach and systems engineering challenges in particular have strong links to Parts 3 and 4.
‘’’Part 3: Systems Engineering and Management.’’’ This part specifically focuses on how SE is conducted. It includes discussion of the traditional SE processes, such as definition, realization, and deployment and use, as well as SE management processes such as risk, decision, information, and configuration management. Part 3 also includes an overview of life cycles, and product and service life management. This part comprises a large portion of the SEBoK and is focused around what has traditionally been viewed by many as systems engineering. It also includes information on documented best practices and common pitfalls for performing SE or systems management activities as appropriate.
‘’’Part 4: Applications of Systems Engineering.’’’ Part 4 focuses on providing guidance on how the processes and methods presented in Part 3 can and should be applied to specific types of systems, specifically products, services, enterprises, and systems of systems (SoS).
‘’’Part 5: Enabling Systems Engineering.’’’ This part deals with the different ways in which a group can organize to perform SE activities. Specifically, Part 5 discusses strategies for organizing for SE, including value propositions, purpose, and governance; considerations for individuals within an organization, including competency, personal SE development, and ethics; considerations for teams; and a discussion of the business/enterprise perspective.
‘’’Part 6: Systems Engineering and Other Disciplines.’’’ This part contains knowledge areas which deal with the entanglement of SE with software engineering (SwE), project management (PM), procurement and acquisition, marketing and sales, and specialty engineering. Part 6 was the last part to be added to the architecture and, as such, is the least mature. The authors have accepted this for version 0.5, but hope that reviewers will provide additional feedback for this part.
‘’’Part 7: Systems Engineering Implementation Examples.’’’ This part provides real-world examples of SE activities and links the concepts in those activities to the SEBoK. There are two main types of examples: case studies and vignettes. Case studies included in Part 7 are previously existing case studies that examine the successes and challenges in past SE programs; the Part 7 team then provides linkages from the case study information to the related SEBoK knowledge areas (KAs) and topics. Vignettes are smaller-scale examples, but are still based on real-world systems. It is important to note that discussion of these examples is centered around links to the SEBoK; it is ‘’not’’ the intention of the SEBoK authors to make value judgments regarding these examples or the systems they describe.

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-*Part 1:  Introduction.  This will cover the context, purpose, and scope of the SEBoK, its relationships to overlapping communities of interest, the current status of Version 0.5, and the guidance and plans for progressing to Version 1.0 .
+As discussed in the [[SEBoK 0.5 Introduction]], the SEBoK is focused primarily on domain-independent knowledge, with one part devoted to implementation examples.  The SEBoK is divided into seven parts, as discussed below.
-*Part 2:  Systems.  This part will discuss the overall nature of systems and systems science, including the basic characteristics of engineered systems and their relations to natural and social systems; and overall concepts, principles, and approaches to SE.  It will elaborate on the various types of engineered systems,on the use of models in SE, and on current and emerging SE challenges.
-*Part 3:  Systems Engineering and Management.   This part will cover the management of SE and its relations to other parts of project and enterprise management.  It discusses  common lifecycle process models; the various SE activities involved in the processes; and the related SE management activities, including management of risk, quality, products, and services; and their relation to relevant standards.
+*‘’’ Part 1:  [[SEBoK 0.5 Introduction]].’’’  This part provides the “opening” material to the SEBoK.  Principally, the section introduces the SEBoK (context, purpose, and scope), the concepts of systems and systems engineering (including an introduction to the history of SE, an introduction to the discussion of related disciplines, the use cases for the SEBoK, a discussion of SEBoK development and way ahead; and the SEBoK organization/content (current article).
-*Part 4: Applications of Systems Engineering.  This part will elaborate on the special considerations involved in performing SE for various classes of engineered systems, including product systems, service systems, enterprise systems, and systems of systems.
+*‘’’Part 2:  [[Systems]].’’’  This part focuses on defining what is created by systems engineering and on providing links into the appropriate aspects of systems science.  Specifically, Part 2 provides a discussion of [[What is a System?|what systems are]], provides [[System Concepts|system concepts]] (truisms about systems which are important for systems engineering), discusses the different types of systems, provides information on different [[Representing Systems with Models|representations of systems (models)]], and discusses the [[Systems Approach|systems approach]] (including aspects of [[Systems Thinking|systems thinking]]) and systems engineering [[Systems Engineering Challenges|challenges]].  The systems approach and systems engineering challenges in particular have strong links to Parts 3 and 4.
-*Part 5:  Enabling Systems Engineering.  This part will cover the organizational aspects of systems engineering, who manages and performs systems engineering, as well as organizational considerations such as where systems engineering is housed and competency models for systems engineers.  This is the who and the where of systems engineering:  Who is responsible for performing and overseeing systems engineering?  Where do systems engineering activities reside within an organization?
+*‘’’Part 3:  [[Systems Engineering and Management]].’’’  This part specifically focuses on how SE is conducted.  It includes discussion of the traditional SE processes, such as [[System Definition|definition]], [[System Realization|realization]], and [[System Deployment and Use|deployment and use]], as well as [[Systems Engineering Management|SE management]] processes such as [[Risk Management|risk]], [[Decision Management|decision]], [[Information Management|information]], and [[Configuration Management|configuration]] management.  Part 3 also includes an overview of [[System Life Cycle Models|life cycles]], and [[Product and Service Life Management|product and service life management]].  This part comprises a large portion of the SEBoK and is focused around what has traditionally been viewed by many as systems engineering.  It also includes information on documented best practices and common pitfalls for performing SE or systems management activities as appropriate.
-*Part 6: Related Disciplines.  This part will cover the relations among SE and software engineering, project management, and procurement/acquisition.  It will also cover the role of SE in realizing desired levels of and tradeoffs among such desired system properties as reliability, safety, security, resilience, manufacturability, sustainability, and human operability.
+*‘’’Part 4:  [[Applications of Systems Engineering]].’’’ Part 4 focuses on providing guidance on how the processes and methods presented in Part 3 can and should be applied to specific types of systems, specifically [[Product Systems Engineering|products]], [[Service Systems Engineering|services]], [[Enterprise Systems Engienering|enterprises]], and [[Systems of Systems (SoS)|systems of systems (SoS)]].
-*Part 7:  Systems Engineering Implementation  Examples.  This part will cover the analysis of existing systems engineering case studies in relation to the SEBoK and how well they address specific aspects of the SEBoK.  When possible, a discussion will also be provided on any domain-specific implications.  For example, does the domain relevant to the case study use different terminology from that found in the SEBoK?  Do they have specific focus areas that are different from those discussed in the SEBoK?
+*‘’’Part 5:  [[Enabling Systems Engineering]].’’’  This part deals with the different ways in which a group can organize to perform SE activities.  Specifically, Part 5 discusses strategies for organizing for SE, including [[Value Proposition for Systems Engineering|value propositions]], [[Organizational Purpose|purpose]], and [[Systems Engineering Governance|governance]];  considerations for [[Enabling Individuals to Perform Systems Engineering|individuals]] within an organization, including [[Roles and Competencies|competency]], [[Developing Individuals|personal SE development]], and [[Ethical Behavior|ethics]]; considerations for [[Enabling Teams to Perform Systems Engineering|teams]]; and a discussion of the [[Enabling Business and Enterprises to Perform Systems Engineering|business/enterprise perspective]].
+*‘’’Part 6:  [[Systems Engineering and Other Disciplines]].’’’  This part contains knowledge areas which deal with the entanglement of SE with [[Systems Engineering and Software Engineering|software engineering (SwE)]], [[Systems Engineering and Project Management|project management (PM)]], [[Systems Engineering Procurement/Acquisition|procurement and acquisition]], [[Systems Engineering Marketing/Sales|marketing and sales]], and [[Systems Engineering and Specialty Engineering|specialty engineering]].  Part 6 was the last part to be added to the architecture and, as such, is the least mature.  The authors have accepted this for version 0.5, but hope that reviewers will provide additional feedback for this part.
+*‘’’Part 7:  [[Systems Engineering Implementation Examples]].’’’  This part provides real-world examples of SE activities and links the concepts in those activities to the SEBoK.  There are two main types of examples:  case studies and vignettes.  Case studies included in Part 7 are previously existing case studies that examine the successes and challenges in past SE programs; the Part 7 team then provides linkages from the case study information to the related SEBoK knowledge areas (KAs) and topics.  Vignettes are smaller-scale examples, but are still based on real-world systems. It is important to note that discussion of these examples is centered around links to the SEBoK; it is ‘’not’’ the intention of the SEBoK authors to make value judgments regarding these examples or the systems they describe.
 ==References==
-Please make sure all references are listed alphabetically and are formatted according to the Chicago Manual of Style (15th ed). See the [http://www.bkcase.org/fileadmin/bkcase/files/Wiki_Files__for_linking_/BKCASE_Reference_Guidance.pdf BKCASE Reference Guidance] for additional information.
 ===Citations===
-List all references cited in the article.  Note:  SEBoK 0.5 uses Chicago Manual of Style (15th ed). See the [http://www.bkcase.org/fileadmin/bkcase/files/Wiki_Files__for_linking_/BKCASE_Reference_Guidance.pdf BKCASE Reference Guidance] for additional information.
+None.
 ===Primary References===
-All primary references should be listed in alphabetical order.  Remember to identify primary references by creating an internal link using the ‘’’reference title only’’’ ([[title]]).  Please do not include version numbers in the links.
+No primary references have been identified for version 0.5.  Please provide any recommendations on primary references in your review.
 ===Additional References===
-All additional references should be listed in alphabetical order.
+No additional references have been identified for version 0.5.  Please provide any recommendations on additional references in your review.
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