Rau, Gerald

Writing for Engineering and Science Students: Staking Your Claim

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ISBN 13:
9781138388253
author:
Rau, Gerald
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Routledge
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
298
Dimensions:
24.6 x 17.4 centimeters (0.58 kg
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Language Arts, Writing,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£43.51

Description

Writing for Engineering and Science Students is a clear and practical guide for anyone undertaking academic or technical writing. With extensive experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds, Gerald Rau has created a resource that is both accessible to international students and native English speakers.

This book explores the distinctive characteristics of research papers in engineering and science journals, covering topics such as organization, length, section naming, citations, and graphics. It also guides students through various writing tasks, including lab reports, proposals, dissertations, poster presentations, industry reports, emails, and job applications.

Featuring practical advice, metaphors from the author's experience, and quotes from famous writers, this book is an essential resource for science and engineering students taking a course in writing or seeking help with their assignments. The accompanying eResources offer additional exercises and answer keys to support teaching and learning.

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