A guide to writing as an engineer
 Author: Beer, David F.
 Format: Book
 Published: New York : Wiley, c1997.
 Language: English
 Summary:
In fact suggests how to avoid writing as most engineers do. A technical writing text explaining the principles of clear and concise written communication in such forms as reports, letters and memoranda, specifications, journal articles, essays, and resumes. Not only the examples, but the terminology of the guide are oriented toward engineering, such as how to eliminate s... (see more)
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  • xii, 253 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
  • ISBN: 0471117153 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • OCLC Number: 34471922
Notes
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Table of Contents
  • Engineers and Writing
  • Some Guidelines for Good Engineering Writing
  • Eliminating Sporadic Noise in Writing
  • Writing Letters, Memoranda, and Electronic Mail
  • Writing Some Common Engineering Documents
  • Writing an Engineering Report
  • Accessing Engineering Information
  • Engineering Your Presentations
  • Writing to Get an Engineering Job
  • Writing with Computers
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Title Summary
In fact suggests how to avoid writing as most engineers do. A technical writing text explaining the principles of clear and concise written communication in such forms as reports, letters and memoranda, specifications, journal articles, essays, and resumes. Not only the examples, but the terminology of the guide are oriented toward engineering, such as how to eliminate sporadic noise in writing. Includes chapters on accessing information and writing with computers. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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