Online Engineering Writing Handbook by the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto

The Online Handbook provided by the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at the University of Toronto is a great reference source for engineering students who need to write in English. It offers clear and concise guidance on how to write different types of engineering documents as well as how to write the different parts of a standard engineering paper. Besides, there are guides to documentation, oral communication, and the writing process that students will also find useful. Printable PDF versions of the online guides are available for download.

Features:

• Guide to understanding genre in engineering writing, with introductions to various genres: short reports, proposals, case studies, lab reports, memos, progress/interim reports, writing for electronic media
• Guide to writing the key components of an engineering paper: abstracts/executive summaries, introductions, literature reviews, methodologies, results, discussion, conclusions
• Guide to documenting sources in an engineering paper
• Guide to oral communication in engineering, with tips on how to plan, practice, present, and design visual aids for an oral presentation
• Guide to managing the writing process, from planning, outlining, and drafting, to revising, editing, and proofreading

Site URL: http://www.engineering.utoronto.ca/Directory/Student_Resources/Engineering_Communication_Program/Online_Handbook.htm

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