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ISBN 10: 1265262195
ISBN 13: 9781265262198
Author: Leo Finkelstein

Technical Writing for Engineers and Scientists

Technical Writing for Engineers & Scientists 4th Table of contents:

1 Introduction
What Is Technical Writing?
Reducing Abstraction
Audience, Purpose, and Context
Audience
Purpose
Context
Genre Decisions
Characteristics of Technical Communication

2 Ethical Considerations
What Is Ethics in Technical Writing?
Academic and Professional Dishonesty and Copyright Infringement
Image Alteration and Ethics
Social Media Presence
Plagiarism Exercise
Image Alteration Exercise

3 Note-taking
What Is Note-taking?
Utility
Ethical Implications
Legal Implications
Digital Footprints
Note-taking Checklist
Exercise

4 Technical Definition
What Is a Technical Definition?
Classifications and Classes
Differentiation
Avoiding Imprecision
Extensions
Further Definition
Comparison and Contrast
Classification
Cause and Effect
Process
Exemplification
Etymology
Required Imprecision
A Word about Defining Specifications and Standards
Definition Checklist
Exercise

5 Description of a Mechanism
What Is a Description of a Mechanism?
Outline 5.1—Description of a Mechanism
Moving from an Outline to a Complete Description
Example 5.1—General Mechanism Description
Dissecting Example 5.1
Visuals and Mechanism Descriptions
Mechanism Description with Expanded Functional Theory
Example 5.2—Description of a Mechanism
Specifications Using a Functional Mechanism Description
Example 5.3—Codified Form of a Functional Mechanism Description
Mechanism Description Checklist
Exercise

6 Description of a Process
What Is a Process Description?
Outline of a Process Description
Outline 6.1—Process Description of a Mechanism in Operation
Outline 6.2—Description of a Conceptual Process
Example 6.1—Description of a Mechanism in Operation
Dissecting Example 6.1
Visuals and Process Descriptions
Example 6.2—Description of a Conceptual Process
Example 6.3—Description of a Physical Process
Process Description Checklist
Exercise

7 Instructions and Manuals
What Are Instructions?
Outline 7.1—Instructions
Example 7.1—Instructions for a Non-Expert
Dissecting Example 7.1
Example 7.2—Instructions for an Audience with Some Experience
More on Manuals
Visuals and Instructions
Conclusion
Instructions Checklist
Exercise

8 Proposals
What Is a Proposal?
Formal and Informal Proposals
Formal Proposals
Government Proposals
Informal Proposals
Outline 8.1—Informal Proposals
Informal Proposal
Example 8.1—Informal Proposal
Dissecting Example 8.1
Layout and Presentation
Title Page
Example 8.2—Title Page
Attachments and Appendices
Transmittal Document
Example 8.3—Transmittal Email
Additional Example 8.4—Topic Proposal
Proposal Checklist
Exercise

9 Progress Reports
What Is a Progress Report?
Progress Report Formats
Outline 9.1—Progress Reports
Example 9.1—Progress Reports
Dissecting Example 9.1
Communicating the Progress Report
Example 9.2—Progress Report for a Student Project
Progress Report Checklist
Exercise

10 Feasibility and Recommendation Reports
How Do Feasibility and Recommendation Reports Differ?
Establishing and Assessing Measurable Criteria
Outline 10.1—Feasibility Report
Outline 10.2—Recommendation Report
Writing Feasibility and Recommendation Reports
Recommendation Report
Example 10.1—Recommendation Report
Dissecting Example 10.1
Example 10.2—Feasibility Report
Feasibility and Recommendation Report Checklist
Exercise

11 Laboratory and Project Reports
What Are Laboratory and Project Reports?
Outline 11.1—Laboratory Report
Outline 11.2—Project Report
Example 11.1—Laboratory Report
Dissecting Example 11.1
Example 11.2—Project Report
Visuals in Laboratory and Project Reports
Laboratory and Project Report Checklist
Exercise

12 Research Reports
What Are Research Reports?
Outline 12.1—Research Report
Example 12.1—State-of-the-Art Research Report
Dissecting Example 12.1
Obtaining the Necessary Details
Secondary Research
Primary Research
Evaluating Sources
Incorporating Source Material
Example 12.2—Historical Research Report
Documenting Sources
Visuals in Research Reports
Formatting a Research Report
Transmitting a Research Report
Example 12.3—Transmittal Email
Conclusion
Research Report Checklist
Exercise

13 A3 Reports
What Is an A3
Outline of an A3 with Variations
Example
Disclaimer
Problems to Avoid When Creating an A3
Summary
A3 Checklist
Exercise

14 Abstracts and Summaries
Abstracts
What Are Descriptive Abstracts?
What Are Informative Abstracts?
Writing Informative Abstracts
Summaries
What Are Academic Summaries?
Writing Academic Summaries
What Are Executive Summaries?
Writing Executive Summaries
Conclusion
Checklist for Abstracts and Summaries

15 Style and Mechanics
Stylistic Considerations
Economy
Precision
Style Guides
Grammar: What Is It and Why Is It a Big Deal?
Spelling Errors
A Word about Homonyms
Spelling Numbers
Capitalization
Punctuation Errors
Comma Splice
Fused Sentence
Punctuation
Sentence Fragments
Misplaced-Modifier Errors
Passive Voice Problems
When to Use the Passive
Verb Agreement Errors
Pronoun Agreement Errors
Pronoun Reference Errors
Case Errors
Noun Clauses
Compound Adjectives
Phrasal Verbs
Parallel Construction
Bullets vs. Paragraphs
English as a World Language
Proofreading
Exercise
Exercise

16 Documentation
What Is Documentation?
Documentation Styles
When to Document Sources
To Meet Legal Requirements
To Meet Academic Standards
To Establish Credibility
What Happens When You Do Not Sufficiently Document Sources
How to Document Sources
Online Media
Example Documentation
Large, Complex Website
University Website
Online Forum
Source Code Repository
Journals
Conference Papers
Computer Local Storage Media
Print Media Examples
Books (Print or Audio)
Encyclopedias
Newspapers
Nonjournal Entries
Technical Reports
Dissertations and Theses
Other Examples
Interview
Lecture
Checklist for Documentation

17 Visuals
What Are Visuals?
General Guidelines for Using Visuals
Guidelines for Design of Visuals
Reproducibility
Simplicity
Accuracy
Types of Visuals
Equations and Formulas
Example 17.1—Mathematical Equations and Formulas
Example 17.2—In-Text Mathematical Equations and Formulas
Example 17.3—Format of Terms
Example 17.4—Formulas in Chemistry
Example 17.5—In-Text Chemistry Formulas
Diagrams
Graphs
Schematics
Tables
Images
Fonts
Conclusion
Checklist for Visuals
Exercise

18 Presentations
What Are Presentations?
Substantive Ideas
Clear, Coherent Organization
Terminology and Concepts
Professional Performance
Speaking Situations
Impromptu
Extemporaneous
Manuscript
Speaking Purposes
Informative
Demonstrative
Persuasive
Technical Updates—Combining Purposes
General Guidelines for Effective Supporting Media
Title Slide
Overview Slide
Discussion Slide
Summary Slide
Reflections Slide
Controlling Complexity
Visuals and Complexity
Special Effects
Checklist for Presentations

19 Business Communication
Email
Example 19.1—Email Actually Received by One of the Authors
Example 19.2—Fictitious Email That Would Have Made Its Recipient Happy to Help
Outline 19.1—Email
Memoranda
Outline 19.2—Memoranda
Example 19.3—Memo of Agreement
Example 19.3—Memo
Letters
Outline 19.3—General Business Letter
Example 19.4—Block Letter Format
Example 19.5—Modified Block Letter Format
Example 19.6—Block Letter Format Without Official Letterhead
Transmittal Letters
Example 19.7—Transmittal Letters for a Student Project
Job Application Letter
Invitation Letters
Letters for the Record
Example 19.8—Letters for the Record
Letters of Inquiry
Response Letters
Instant Messaging
Some Communications Require a Personal Touch
Face-to-Face Meetings
Phone Calls
Thank You Notes
Conclusion
Checklists for Business Communications

20 Communications with Future Employers (aka, Getting a Job)
Written Communication
What Is a Resume?
Writing a Resume
Outline 20.1—Resume
Name
Objective
Education
Experience
Computer Skills, Activities and Leadership, Awards, Volunteering, Skills, Etc.
Ten Tips for Creating a Good Resume
Cover Letters
Thank You Note
Finding Jobs (and Jobs That Find You)
Oral Communication
Job Fair Conversation
Networking
Interviewing
Putting It All Together
Example 20.1—Cover Letter
Example 20.2—Resume
Example 20.3—Thank You Note After an Interview
Resume/Job Application Checklists
Exercise

21 Team Writing
Student versus Professional Team Writing
The Process of Team Writing
Outline 21.1—Team Writing Process
Requirements
A Word about Themes (Tell the Story)
Preliminary Actions
Document Production
Professional Team Writing
Requirements
Preliminary Actions
Document Production
Student Team Writing
Requirements
Preliminary Actions
Document Production
Conclusion
Team Writing Checklist

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