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Engineer's Guide to Technical Communication, An
Sheryl A. Sorby, Michigan Technology University
William M. Bulleit, Michigan Technology University

ISBN-10: 0130482420
ISBN-13: 9780130482426

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 256 pp
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Written by engineers for engineers, this practical textbook is designed to develop the communication skills needed by all types of engineering students to be successful both in college and the workplace. Real engineering documents are included in each chapter providing helpful guidelines to the preparation of documents.

Comprehensive coverage of the types of written and oral communications used by engineers.

Gives students a complete, practical, engineering-specific introduction to communicating effectively on the job.

 

A full chapter on the Communication of Calculations (Ch. 7).

Presents students with detailed coverage of design calculation documentation, a critical part of design, experimental and other types of technical reports.

 

 

A full chapter on Visual Communication (Ch. 9).

Provides students with detailed coverage of how to present data visually using graphs, charts, tables and drawings.

 

A complete chapter on Communication in Job Searches (Ch. 10).

Provides students with up-to-date coverage of print and electronic job search communication.

 

Coverage of grammar and style–Featured in the text and in an extensive appendix.

            Helps students sharpen their basic writing skills and provides a handy reference.

 1. Introduction.
 
 2. Setting the Stage.
 
 3. Ethical Issues in Technical Communication.
 
 4. Personal Communication.
 
 5. Document Design.
 
 6. Technical Written Communication.
 
 7. Communication of Calculations.
 
 8. Oral Communication.
 
 9. Visual Communication.
 
10. Communication in Job Searches.
 
Appendix-Grammar.

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