A Guide to Writing as an Engineer

by David F. Beer, David A. McMurrey

This invaluable resource guides engineers through the technical writing issues that they must know in order to succeed in the field. The third edition includes numerous new examples integrated throughout the chapters that illustrate content, organization, and format of different types of documents. New material on the useful aspects of passive voice is added, such as when the actor is known/obvious and when emphasis needs to be on the recipient of the action. Discussions are included on plagiarism, ethics, and citing material properly. In order to accomplish this, the IEEE system of documenting sources is presented. Engineers will also benefit from the startup help for using PowerPoint or other software for their presentations as well as strategies for using such materials.

Genres: Textbooks, Writing, Engineering, Reference

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1900

Reviews

[Ghassan Samaha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comprehensive book. When wearing the engineer hat, I would first before I carry on with my writing identify to whom I need to communicate, and since I am going to communicate, then I need to make sure my words are free from noise, that is they are efficient and straightforward.