A Guide to Writing as an Engineer
eBook - PDF

A Guide to Writing as an Engineer

  1. 240 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

A Guide to Writing as an Engineer

About this book

Everyone knows that engineers must be good at math, but many students fail to realize just how much writing engineering involves: reports, memos, presentations, specifications—all fall within the purview of a practicing engineer, and all require a polished clarity that does not happen by accident. A Guide to Writing as an Engineer provides essential guidance toward this critical skill, with practical examples, expert discussion, and real-world models that illustrate the techniques engineers use every day.

Now in its Fifth Edition, this invaluable guide has been updated to reflect the most current standards of the field, and leverage the eText format to provide interactive examples, Engineering Communication Challenges, self-quizzes, and other learning tools. Students build a more versatile skill set by applying core communication techniques to a variety of situations professional engineers encounter, equipping them with the knowledge and perspective they need to succeed in any workplace. Although suitable for first-year undergraduate students, this book offers insight and reference for every stage of a young engineer's career.

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Yes, you can access A Guide to Writing as an Engineer by David F. Beer,David A. McMurrey in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Technology & Engineering Research & Skills. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Preface
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. Contents
  7. 1 Engineers and Writing
  8. 2 Eliminating Sporadic Noise in Engineering Writing
  9. 3 Guidelines for Writing Noise-Free Engineering Documents
  10. 4 Letters, Memoranda, Email, andĀ Other Media for Engineers
  11. 5 Writing Common Engineering Documents
  12. 6 Writing Research and Design Reports
  13. 7 Constructing Engineering Tables and Graphics
  14. 8 Accessing Engineering Information
  15. 9 Engineering Your Speaking
  16. 10 Writing to Get an Engineering Job
  17. 11 Ethics and Documentation in Engineering Writing
  18. 12 Engineering Your Online Reputation
  19. Index
  20. EULA