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Technical Communication Introduction

Technical Communication Introduction. Dr. Nancy S Freeman Dr. James J Freeman. Introduction. Outline Different Types of Written Communication Introduction to Some Basic Concepts Some Tips Sentence Structure Paragraphs Articles – a, an, the. Introduction. Informal Communication

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Technical Communication Introduction

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  1. Technical CommunicationIntroduction Dr. Nancy S Freeman Dr. James J Freeman

  2. Introduction • Outline • Different Types of Written Communication • Introduction to Some Basic Concepts • Some Tips • Sentence Structure • Paragraphs • Articles – a, an, the

  3. Introduction • Informal Communication • Business emails • Technical Descriptions • Activity/Progress Reports • Trip/Meeting Reports • Answers to Questions • Oral • Written

  4. Introduction • Formal Communication • Product & Project reports • Operation Manuals • Feasibility Studies • Advertisements • Business Plans/Proposals • Other Companies • Division Directors • Supervisors

  5. Some Basic Tips • Write Simple Sentences – Sentences should average less than 15 words. • We use VHDL to program embedded systems. • Keep Subject, Verb, and Object close together. • Atmel microcontrollers are used in our embedded systems.

  6. Some Basic Tips • Use the Active not the Passive Format. • Our company supplies software systems to Hospitals. • Software systems are supplied to Hospitals by our company.

  7. Some Basic Tips • Simplify Verb Tenses • We use Atmel Microcontrollers. • We used to use Atmel Microcontrollers. • We will use Atmel Microcontrollers • He goes • He went • He will go

  8. Some Basic Tips • Sentences and Paragraphs Cover only one main point or idea in a paragraph. Each sentence should establish or support ONE topic of the paragraph.

  9. Some Basic Tips – Paragraph Example • IP reuse is a multi-billion dollar segment of the Integrated Circuit design industry. With its ever growing use in SoC designs, IP quality, integration, and reuse has become an important issue in any successful design. Choosing the wrong piece of IP can increase time to market, or even result in a failed design. The use of such standards as the VSIA Quality IP metric can help in quantifying IP and by doing so, risks can be greatly reduced. By taking a chip through an entire design cycle, and utilizing third party IP within the design, IP quality and reuse can be commented on. It can be shown that with the use of the VSIA Quality IP metric, IP can be successfully quantified, and the design cycle can be shortened with reduced risk. As a result, third party IP can be used with a higher degree of confidence in any design.

  10. Articles – a, an, the • English has two types of articles: • Definite Article – the • Indefinite Article – a, an

  11. Articles – a, an, the • Articles function as adjectives. • The usage of definite and indefinite articles is one of the hardest things for speakers of other languages to master.

  12. Articles – a, an, the • The • This is used in front of a specific noun. • Get me the laptop. A specific laptop. • Get me a laptop. Any laptop

  13. Articles – a, an, the • A and An • Use an when it precedes a vowel sound. • Vowels are a, e, i, o ,u • An opportunity • An Atmel microcontroller • A microcontroller • A computer

  14. Progress Report – An Example • Date: • To: • Progress Report on: • Introduction – An Overview • Progress – Work Accomplished • Problems Encountered – Problems that will affect the schedule or the cost. Comments on how you will solve these problems • Future Expectations • OR

  15. FSS SIQT GN&C IPT 2/21/2008 rogress on Current Tasks Recent Accomplishments • Establishment of the GN&C IPT team. • Cliff D. (lead) • Jack G. • Chris A. • Advisor: Chris B. • STD Initial Update/Outline • GNC0001 15% • GNC0002 15% • GNC0003-4 10% • GNC0005-8 10% • GNC0009 10% • GNC00010 10% Key Current and Future Tasks Issues & Resolution Plan • DBI Group scheduled a TIM to discuss GN&C related Cmd, Tlm, and DB/Table items data (Fri., 15 Feb 08, 9 -10 PST, Room 4B) • Jeff Wade to provide complete list of Tlm, Cmd & DB Params to DBI group ~mid March 08 • Review all OFM related SRS Req’s from past OFM STDs • Capture all GN&C related req’s and ensure they’re linked to all applicable GN&C Tests • Continue initial development of all GNC0001-9 STD’s • Start researching/dev Evaluation Criteria • Require assistance from Randy, Chris, J. Kirschenbaum grp.

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