Technical Writing for Engineers

Being able to produce a thesis or dissertation is a compulsory requirement in earning an academic degree with ‘Honours’. Research writing skills are thus crucial and valuable for all university students.  This book introduces the essential steps to be taken in the process of producing quality research writing for the engineering field. Geared to the needs of engineering undergraduates, this book focusses on reporting research carried out for paper publication in academic journals. It aims to expose students to research-related information, grammatical items and essential vocabulary. All skills learned are transferable and applicable to other genres of writing as well, making this book user-friendly. The contents of the book are delivered in a straightforward manner with ample examples, preparing students towards becoming effective and proficient writers.