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HU113: Technical Report Writing
Prof. Dr. Abdelsamie Moet
Fall 2012/13
Pharos University in AlexandriaFaculty of Engineering
Lecture 1: Course Outline
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Course Description
• HU 113 Technical Reports Writing and Presentation Skills 2[2-0-2]
• The course teaches the students the basic skills and structure of technical writing .The student is introduced to the methods of data collection and its preparation for report writing for projects and industrial purposes. Types of reports, contents of reports, reduced reports, means of graphs representation, Patterns of writing are presented through the use of formal-informal report. Training in using word processing and CV preparation is introduced. preparation of short talks, scientific discussion and presentation is also introduced.
• Prerequisites: None
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Intended Learning Objectives
• Write and turn-around accurate technical documents quickly to meet deadlines and productivity goals
• Design, edit, and revise a variety of documents according to the basic norms of written technical communication.
• Select, organize, reference, and present information in order to communicate a clear, grammatically correct message.
• Compose coherent texts using content and language appropriate for the intended readers.
• Present your technical report more effectively both internally and externally
• Capture technical and non-technical audience by delivering presentation with power and authority
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Grades
• Tutorial In-class Work 20• Assignments 10• Midterm Exams 20• Final Exam (Lectures & Tutorial) 50
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Lecture Topics
1. Course Outline; Becoming an Engineer
2. Communication Skills
3. Elements and Standards of Technical Writing
4. Initial Preparation, Planning and Research
5. Report Structure, Style, Grammar and Checking
6. Writing and Communicating CV
7. Presentation Skills
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Becoming an Engineer
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Global Equivalency . . .
. . . for the Better
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Specifications of an Engineer
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Modern Engineer: ABET a-k CriteriaEngineering programs must demonstrate that their graduates have:
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c)(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needsdesired needs
(d)(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teamsan ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams(e)(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering
problemsproblems(f)(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilityan understanding of professional and ethical responsibility(g)(g) an ability to communicate effectivelyan ability to communicate effectively(h)(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of the broad education necessary to understand the impact of
engineering solutions in a global and societal contextengineering solutions in a global and societal context(i)(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-
long learninglong learning(j)(j) a knowledge of contemporary issuesa knowledge of contemporary issues(k)(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
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ABET in KSA
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Mälardalen UniversitySweden
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Birmingham University Site
http://library.bcu.ac.uk/learner/writingguides/1.02%20Reports.htm
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Penn State Site
Writing Guidelines for Engineering and Science Students
http://www.writing.engr.psu.edu/
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National Information Standards Organization
• Scientific and Technical Reports — Elements, Organization, and Design
http://www.ece.nmsu.edu/pdf/Z39-18-1995.pdf
DriverForKnowledgeEconomy
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Lab Report Writing
North Carolina State University:http://www.ncsu.edu/labwrite/info/howto.htm
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Textbook
Report Writing Style Guide for Engineering Students, 4th edition, Anne Winckel and Bonnie Hart, University of South Australia Foundation Inc, 2002
http://www.eas.slu.edu/People/DJCrossley/scomm/EOST09/report-engineering.pdf
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Reference Book
Gurak, Laura J. and John M. Lannon. A Concise Guide to Technical Communication. 3rd ed. New York: Longman, 2007.
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No
Why
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Dictionary and Thesaurus
http://dictionary.reference.com/
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Becoming a 21st Century Engineer
Write a short (2-3 pages) essay on the following subject:
Due Next WeekWrite Do Not Copy
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Directionshttp://library.bcu.ac.uk/learner/writingguides/1.01%20Essays.htm
Collect the material (from sources: references)
• Introduction• Body of the essay (elements)• Conclusion• References
Title page: includes the title, your name and the name of the tutor to whom it is being submitted, date of submission, your course/department,
Avoid “fancy” fonts and effects and don’t include any clipart.
Consult Mrs
Rana
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Report vs. EssayReport Essay
Presents information Presents an argument
Table of contents and numbered pages No contents page
Uses numbered headings and subheadings Minimal subheadings if any
Uses short concise paragraphs and dot points where applicable
Links ideas into cohesive paragraphs, rather than breaking down into dot points
Graphics used (illustrations, tables, graphs)
No illustrations
References required References required
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Essay Evaluation Grid
http://www.majortests.com/sat/essay-scoring.php
SATStandardizedAdmissionTest
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