Ebooks
Read these library ebooks on your computer, phone, or tablet
You can find additional titles by searching the library catalog using the phrases “technical writing”, “communication in engineering”, or “communication of technical information”
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How to Write a Good Scientific Paper [e-book] / Chris A. Mack (2018)Many scientists and engineers consider themselves poor writers or find the writing process difficult. This book is all about teaching the style and conventions of writing for a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
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Writing for Science and Engineering: papers, presentations and reports [electronic resource] / Heather Silyn-Roberts.(2000)Discusses writing a literature review, research proposals, journal paper, design report, emails, and many other useful documents in science and engineering.
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Engineer’s Guide to Technical Writing [electronic resource] / Kenneth G. Budinski (2001)Definition of technical writing and styles, includes examples of laboratory report, informal report, formal report, technical newsletter, journal article, patent.
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Scientists Must Write: A Guide to Better Writing for Scientists, Engineers, and Students [electronic resource] / Robert BarrassDescribes the importance of writing for technical communications and includes details about how to plan and write for a technical report, including using illustrations and numbers. A chapter is devoted to how to gather information through “Reading.”
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Technical Writing [electronic resource] / Sajitha Jayaprakash (2008)Find out the basics of technical writing and documentation. Learn about writing standards and styles, the structure of a document, and using language to communicate. Punctuation rules and misused words are explained.
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Technical Writing in the Corporate World [electronic resource] / Herman A. Estrin, Norbert Elliot (1990)Writing technical documents. Includes resumes and cover letters to get a job. On the job writing examples include trip reports, activity reports, proposals, and procedures.
You can also find ebooks on grammar and style.
Print Books
Prefer print books?Look for Technical Writing books on the 8thfloor under the call numbers beginning with T11, including:
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The Essentials of Technical Communication. Fifth edition byThis is an English textbook for students taking courses in technical communication
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Write, Present, Create : Science Communication for Undergraduates byHelps non-science major students successfully complete papers, presentations, and new media projects in undergraduate science courses.
Campus Writing Resources
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The Writing CenterWe offer one-on-one and small-group tutoring appointments, both in-person on campus and online via Zoom.
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The Writing Center's Homegrown HandoutsHomegrown Handouts address the most common questions tutees ask in the Writing Center.