Writing for Engineers

ISBN-13: 9781352000474 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 154 str.

Joan Van Emden; Lucinda Becker

Opis

This book is full of practical advice and useful examples to help students and engineers write clearly, accurately and impressively. This updated fourth edition features new material on technical notes, inspection reports and business cases, along with abstracts and summaries. It is an essential aid for today's engineers.

Spis treści

Preface Introduction Vocabulary Sentences and Punctuation Paragraph and Format Good Style The Presentation of Written Information Writing for Publication The Presentation of Written Information Further Reading Words and Phrases Discussed in the Text Index.

O autorze

Joan van Emden was Director of the Jove Centre, a consultancy specializing in technical writing and presentations. She was also a visiting lecturer at the University of Reading, UK and wrote a number of books on communication issues. 

Lucinda Becker is Professor of Pedagogy in English Literature at the University of Reading, UK. She is also a professional trainer and the author of The Mature Student’s Handbook and 14 Days to Exam Success and Presentation Skills for Students (with Joan van Emden).