Engineering Writing by Design
Edward J. Rothwell
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Engineering Writing by Design
by Edward J. Rothwell, Michael J. Cloud
Published
2017
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
Pages
199
ISBN-13
9781351829731
Description
"Engineering Writing by Design: Creating Formal Document of Lasting Value, Second Edition shows how effective writing can be achieved by thinking like an engineer. Based on the authors' combined experience as engineering educators, the book presents a novel approach to technical writing, positioning formal writing tasks as engineering design problems with requirements, constraints, protocols, standards, and customers (readers) to satisfy. Specially crafted for busy engineers and engineering students, this quick-reading conversational text: Describes how to apply engineering design concepts to the writing process Explains how engineers fall into thinking traps, and gives techniques for avoiding them Covers the essentials of grammar, style, and mathematical exposition Highlights topics in writing ethics, including copyright, plagiarism, data presentation, and persuasion Engineering Writing by Design: Creating Formal Documents of Lasting Value, Second Edition addresses the specific combination of thinking and writing skills needed to succeed in modern engineering. Its mantra is: to write like an engineer, you must think like an engineer. Featuring illustrative examples, chapter summaries and exercises, quick-reference tables, and recommendations for further reading, this book is packed with valuable tips and information practicing and aspiring engineers need to become effective writers." --Amazon.com.
Subjects
NASA/DoD aerospace knowledge diffusion research project
Publication Manual of the American Psycological Association
Style
Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design
Team writing
Course ILT
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Engineering Writing by Design?
This edition of Engineering Writing by Design has approximately 199 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Engineering Writing by Design?
For most readers, Engineering Writing by Design typically takes between 4h 9m and 2h 46m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 49,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 19m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 49,750 words
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What is the word count of Engineering Writing by Design?
The estimated word count for Engineering Writing by Design is approximately 49,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Engineering Writing by Design?
Engineering Writing by Design was written by Edward J. Rothwell, Michael J. Cloud.
When was Engineering Writing by Design published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.