Communicating in Civil Engineering

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Narrative Writing involves telling a story. Typically, this writing is not accepted in the technical writing found in most engineering publications and in industry. Readers, specifically other engineers, expect what they read to deliver information in a straightforward way without comparisons or anecdotes. However, Narrative Writing can help readers visualize a concept or design in specific situations. To read about how engineers use Narrative Writing, choose any of the items below:

• Perspective: Narrative Writing in Publications
• Perspective: Explaining a Concept
• Perspective: Writing Style
• Perspective: Creativity in Engineering Writing