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Writing for Engineers

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Writing for Engineers is a practical guide packed with advice and examples to help both students and professionals improve their technical writing. This fourth edition includes new sections on technical notes, inspection reports, business cases, abstracts, and summaries, making it an essential resource for clear and accurate engineering communication.
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This book is full of practical advice and useful examples to help students and engineers write clearly, accurately and impressively.

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Writing for Engineers by Joan van Emden and Lucinda Becker is a valuable resource that ensures you're well-equipped with the skills needed in engineering communication.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781352000474

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Edition: 4th edition

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 164

About the Author

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 wrote a number of books on communication issues.

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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