Engineering: Writing for Engineers
Writing for Engineers
The purpose of academic writing for engineers is to convey information clearly and succinctly. Your writing, whether a technical report, conference paper or journal article, should consider the intended audience, use clear language, have a logical structure, and attribute ideas accurately.
Writing tips for engineering students from the Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab)
Don't forget to use the proper citations for your work. For help with your citations go to the !Help! Help! Help! APA Style Research Guide.
- ANSI Z39.18 Scientific and Technical Reports – Preparation, Presentation, and PreservationThis standard outlines the elements, organization and design of scientific and technical reports
- ANSI Z39.23 Standard Technical Report Number Format And CreationThe STRN defines a unique numbering system that improves access to the wealth of scientific and technical reports issued by the government and private organizations.
Books
How to Write Research Papers by Call Number: LB1047.3 .S26 2005 (Atlantic City Campus)ISBN: 9780768909258Publication Date: 2002-08-14Offers guidance to writing a research paper and discusses choosing a topic, finding sources, organizing material, drafting the paper, and preparing the final copy.
eBooks
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Engineers' Guide to Technical Writing by
The ability to write clearly is essential for career advancement in any technical field. This book provides easy-to-follow guidelines, methods and rules that will make you a more efficient technical writer. Whether you're an experienced writer or a reluctant one, you will benefit from the many insights and tips presented in this book. Describes how to write clearly and concisely by presenting the essential attributes, methods, and objectives of good technical writing. Provides an easy-to-follow writing strategy that will help you arrange and prioritize your thinking before you actually start to write. Includes techniques that make good writing less of a challenge. Features checklists and step-by-step procedures that will help even the most reluctant writer. The author is a practicing engineer who understands the need for writing in a practical, no-nonsense style. Through numerous examples, tips, and rules, you will learn how to write effective memos, documents, and technical reports that will get results and help you advance your career.
Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780871706935Publication Date: 2001-01-01
A Guide to Writing in the Sciences by
While teaching writing to undergraduate science students, Gilpin and Patchet-Golubev discovered that although many relatively sophisticated manuals for scientific writing exist, most are aimed at mainly professionals or specialists and are of little practical use to the majority of students. This introductory guide fills that large gap. Direct and friendly in tone the book provides clear and concise explanations of the basic elements of scientific writing required of students. The various genres are detailed - in particular lab reports and research essays - as well as scientific articles, poster presentations, proposals, and even essay exams. Similarities and differences among these genres are underlined in order to illustrate structural principles and to provide practical writing tips. A detailed chapter covers the elements of grammar and punctuation that are fundamental to all good writing; it also outlines some key points about scientific style in particular. Using accessible language throughout, the authors organize their material with helpful lists, copious examples, and boxed writing and research tips. There are several useful appendices (including a classification chart of organisms and an international units conversion chart), an index, and selected bibliography on science and technical writing. Unique in its field, this guide offers a practical and valuable guide to the basic principles and conventions of science writing.
Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780802083661Publication Date: 2000-09-01
