Writing for Engineers

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.

Offers a clear, easy to use format
Provides help and advice on vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, style, presentation and writing for publication
Contains examples, checklists and activities that enable readers to develop a thorough understanding and track progress
Includes uptodate information on writing for today's engineers

Autorentext

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).

Inhalt
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.