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Communicating in Electrical Engineering

Introduction

Types of Communication

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Graphics

Presentations

Lab Reports

Project Notebooks

Letters, Memos, E-mail

Proposals

Narrative Writing

Engineering Reports

Operating Manuals

Standards

Poster Sessions

Communication Conventions

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Headings & Subheadings

Group Writing

Lists

Perspective: Writing Style

Graphics

Perspective: Engineering Writing

Active & Passive Voice

Perspective: Writing in Industry

Terseness

Perspective: Terseness in Writing

Pronouns

Advice from Engineers

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Present Information Logically

Perspective: Writing Style

Format your Documents

Perspective: Creativity in Engineering Writing

Know your Purpose and Audience

Perspective: Logical Flow

Perspective: Structured Writing

Perspectives on Communicating as an Engineer

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Writing Style

Creativity in Engineering Writing

Terseness in Writing

Narrative Writing in Publications

Presentation Levels

Explaining a Concept

Writing Specifications that Satisfy Codes and Citizens

Operating Procedures

Being Hired as an Engineer

Logical Flow

Writing Style

Engineering Writing

Structured Writing

Details in Engineering Writing

Developing Your Writing

Public Meetings

Technical Presentations

Writing in Industry

Codes

The Language Used in Operating Procedures

Policy Statements and Earthquakes

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Operating Manuals

Operating Manuals depict how to use equipment. These manuals typically list the specific steps necessary for safety and proper use. At times, engineers write Operating Manuals for the equipment or machinery they design or build. Other times, companies hire technical writers to produce these documents.

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