Writing for Engineers: Macmillan Study Skills

Author: Emden, Joan van,Becker, Lucinda
Publisher: Red Globe Press
Category: Technical Writing, Study & Learning Skills: General, Study & Learning Skills: General, Engineering: General
Book Format: Paperback

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.


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 has written a number of books on communication issues. Joan maintains her interest by writing and editing regularly.


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).


Table Of Contents
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.
About Joan Van Emden
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 has written a number of books on communication issues. Joan maintains her interest by writing and editing regularly.
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).

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Barcode # 9781352000474
Brand Red Globe Press
Artist / Author Emden, Joan van, Becker, Lucinda
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