HU113: Technical Report Writing

1. HU113: Technical Report Writing Pharos University in Alexandria Faculty of Engineering Prof. Dr. Abdelsamie Moet Fall 2012/13 Lecture 1: Course Outline

2. 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 HU113_Lecture1_Outline

3. 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 languageappropriate 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 HU113_Lecture1_Outline

4. Grades • Tutorial In-class Work 20 • Assignments 10 • Midterm Exams 20 • Final Exam (Lectures & Tutorial) 50 HU113_Lecture1_Outline

5. Lecture Topics • Course Outline; Becoming an Engineer • Communication Skills • Elements and Standards of Technical Writing • Initial Preparation, Planning and Research • Report Structure, Style, Grammar and Checking • Writing and Communicating CV • Presentation Skills HU113_Lecture1_Outline

6. Becoming an Engineer in the 21st Century HU113_Lecture1_Outline

7. Global Equivalency . . . . . . for the Better HU113_Lecture1_Outline

8. Specifications of an Engineer HU113_Lecture1_Outline

9. Modern Engineer: ABET a-k Criteria Engineering programs must demonstrate that their graduates have: • an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering • an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data • an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs • an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams • an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems • an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility • an ability to communicate effectively • the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context • a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning • a knowledge of contemporary issues • an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. HU113_Lecture1_Outline

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17. Birmingham University Site http://library.bcu.ac.uk/learner/writingguides/1.02%20Reports.htm HU113_Lecture1_Outline

18. Penn State Site Writing Guidelines for Engineering and Science Students http://www.writing.engr.psu.edu/ HU113_Lecture1_Outline

19. National Information Standards Organization • Scientific and Technical Reports — Elements, Organization, and Design http://www.ece.nmsu.edu/pdf/Z39-18-1995.pdf Driver For Knowledge Economy HU113_Lecture1_Outline

20. Lab Report Writing North Carolina State University: http://www.ncsu.edu/labwrite/info/howto.htm HU113_Lecture1_Outline

21. 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 HU113_Lecture1_Outline

22. Reference Book Gurak, Laura J. and John M. Lannon. A Concise Guide to Technical Communication. 3rd ed. New York: Longman, 2007. HU113_Lecture1_Outline

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24. Dictionary and Thesaurus http://dictionary.reference.com/ HU113_Lecture1_Outline

25. Write a short (2-3 pages) essay on the following subject: Becoming a 21st Century Engineer Due Next Week Write Do Not Copy HU113_Lecture1_Outline

26. Directionshttp://library.bcu.ac.uk/learner/writingguides/1.01%20Essays.htmDirectionshttp://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 HU113_Lecture1_Outline

27. Report vs. Essay HU113_Lecture1_Outline

28. Essay Evaluation Grid http://www.majortests.com/sat/essay-scoring.php SAT Standardized Admission Test HU113_Lecture1_Outline

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