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Introduction To Technical Writing (Lecture 1)
Introduction To Technical Writing (Lecture 1)
Writing
Dr. Lola EL SAHMARANY, Assistant professor
E-mail: Lola.elsahmarany@gmail.com
Course Code: ENG 401
Credit Hours: 2 CR
Contact Hours: 2 Hrs
Time: Thursday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Grading
Mid-term 20%
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Attendance Policy
If you are absent more than three (3) unexcused absences, you
Late homework and projects will be accepted till the next day.
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Reason for this Course
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Objectives (2/2)
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Sources
Technical writing by a
practical guide for engineers
and scientists, Philip
A.laplante.
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Course description
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Chapter 1
• Nature of Technical
Writing
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Who Writes Technical Documentation?
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Who Writes Technical Documentation?
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Engineers' Guide to Technical Writing by Kenneth G. Budinski
Benefits of Technical Writing
Completes a job.
Career advantages.
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The Boss Wants a Report
Most common reason for writing a report is that it is
an expectation of the job.
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Forces Analysis of Work
There are may be many things that you may not see
until you put pen to paper. 18
Completes a Job
Reports can be used to end a project.
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Unreported Work
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To remember…
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Thank you
do to remedy them.
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