Introduction

Types of Communication

Communication Conventions

Advice from Engineers

Perspectives on Communicating as an Engineer

Additional Resources


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Communication Conventions

Most of the conventions you'll read about here represent what's generally expected when you communicate as an engineer. However, you may need to use different conventions in different situations. For example, your instructor may require you to use first person pronouns in a Technical Report, while the same report submitted to a publication may require the passive voice. Always check to know what's acceptable and what's not. To read more, choose any of the items below: