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TECHNICAL WRITING - BWR301

Study technical writing to improve your writing skills in report writing, technical writing, academic and professional writing..

Learn the skills required in technical writing.
Learn to write articles, technical reports and much more.
Learn about presentation and styles.
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Study Technical Writing and boost your career!

This technical writing course is essential for anyone wanting to move into technical writing or improve their existing writing skills..

Learn about different writing styles.
Learn how to deal with problems, such as technical jargon, focus, writing concisely.
Understand the different ways of working - collaborative, in-house, contract.

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR

The course is suitable for -

existing writers,
new and improving writers,
staff who wish to move into technical writing as part of their job.

STUDY TECHNICAL WRITING WITH ACS

Useful for professional, CPD or interest.
Develop your skills in writing for different media.
Course Duration: 100 hours of self-paced study.
Start at any time and study where and when you want.

This Technical Writing course develops the student's ability to write on technical matters for academic and general audiences. The course aims to improve your ability to write for a wide range of media, such as articles for the print media (magazines, newspapers and technical journals), technical reports, proposals, instructional manuals, marketing materials and much more.

We focus on different writing styles, problems (such as - technical jargon, focus, writing concisely) and different ways of working (collaborative, in-house, contract).

On completing this course, a student should have a greater capacity to write marketable materials and be better able to work in a greater variety of situations.

COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT

There are 9 lessons in this course:

Lesson 1. Scope and Nature of Technical Writing

Nature and Scope.
Quality of Information.
Nature of Language.
Characteristics of Technical Writing.

Lesson 2. Presentation of Technical Writing

Presentation.
Basic Parts of a Document (Written text, Images, White space).
Types of Images (Tables, Charts, Graphs, Photos, Drawings).
Captions and Labels.
Main Elements (Front Matter, Body, end matter).
Creating an Index.
Elements of Different types of Technical Documents (References, Texts, Journals, Reports, etc.).
Referencing.

Lesson 3. Matching Style and Content to the Audience

Writing for an Audience.
Writing Well.
Writing Guidelines (Jargon, Gender neutral writing, Using simple sentences, passive or active language, first, second or third person, etc.).
Spelling, Grammar.
Editing, Proof reading.

Lesson 4. Planning: Developing a Logical Structure or Format

Creating a Technical Document.
Research the Document; gather information.
Plan; decide on the format .
Write; create an outline and then write the first draft.
Verify; check the accuracy of what you have written.
Revise; amend the document before.
Writing a First Draft.

Lesson 5. Collaborative Writing

Working in a team.
Tasks and Roles.
Technical Brief.
Strategies for Collaboration.
Style Guide.
Using Templates.
Using Email Effectively.

Lesson 6. Writing Technical Articles for Periodicals

Writing for Periodicals.
Publisher Specifications.
Writing Descriptions and Specifications.
Journal Abstracts.

Lesson 7. Writing Manuals and Procedures

Writing manuals.
Writing Instructions and Procedures.
Guidelines.
Troubleshooting.

Lesson 8. Writing Project Proposals

What is a Proposal?
Proposal Categories (Solicited and Unsolicited).
Model for Writing Proposals.
Grant Proposals.
The Stop Format.

Lesson 9. Writing Project Reports

Types of Reports.
Progress Reports.
Completion Reports.
Review Reports.
Regulatory Reports.
Feasibility Reports.
Scientific Reports.
Elements of a Formal Report.
Executive Summaries.

COURSE AIMS

Identify a broad range of situations where technical writing is used and where you might gainfully apply those skills.
Present technical documentation for a variety of situations.
Determine how to write appropriately for a defined audience.
Develop formats for different documents that follow a logical appropriate structure.
Explain how to effectively collaborate with one or more people in the production of a technical writing assignment.
Write items of technical writing that are appropriate for publication in different types of periodicals including: popular magazines, industry magazines, scientific journals, newspapers and e-zines.
Write easy to follow, technically accurate instructions for a variety of processes, using a variety of equipment.
Write a formal proposal for a project.
Write in an effective and appropriate style of report, during, or on conclusion of a project.

TECHNICAL WRITING IS FOUND EVERYWHERE

Students frequently start this course with an idea of how they might use technical writing skills across a narrow range of things; but inevitably, most finish the course with a far broader perspective on how they might apply technical writing.

You might not yet think of technical writing in this way; but you will encounter technical writing frequently in normal daily living; even if you are not studying or working in technical or scientific pursuits.

Consider the instructions you need to follow when you set up a new sound system in your home, or put together a piece of modular furniture you just purchased. These documents are technical writing.

When you surf the internet to compare different cars you are thinking about buying; you will compare what is written about each option. What you are reading here is technical writing.

When you purchase a new camera or phone, the instructions are technical writing; and when you buy a computer magazine or even a gardening magazine, you will be confronted with pages of technical writing.

Someone needs to write all of these things and a whole lot more; and they need skills in technical writing.

WRITING FOR PERIODICALS

A periodical literature or publication, most often shortened simply to periodical, is published work which appears regularly. Examples of this include newspapers or magazines, published daily or weekly; annual yearbooks are another example of a periodical which is published much less frequently.

Articles are found within periodicals. Articles are the best way for people to read about recent events and current topics.

If you have a technical article published in a periodical (in print or online) will greatly benefit your writing career. The more noted or prestigious the publication, the greater recognition and credibility you will accumulate as a writer. Indeed, being regularly published in prestigious journals or newspapers is the surest way to fast-track a career in academic research or journalism.

Some general points for writing in publications include:

Research the publication before you submit your article (see publisher specifications below). Look at the type of articles published, note their content, length, tone and style. Find out the publication’s standing within your industry (ask colleagues), and research the demographic that read the publication.
Write and edit the article to the highest possible standard before submission. This means the article must be technically correct, well written and ruthlessly edited. Many technical articles are peer reviewed, so your credibility as a researcher, writer and expert in your field depends on the quality of your submission.
Do not send out multiple submissions. It is considered bad form to send a manuscript to more than one publisher at a time. Wait until you receive a rejection letter before trying someone else. Expect to wait up to eight weeks. If you do not hear by this time, contact the editor to let them know you would like to approach another publication.

WRITING RESEARCH PAPERS AND JOURNAL ARTICLES

Research papers and journal articles are written in the technical language of the discipline they relate to. Many of the words and phrases used relate specifically to the field of enquiry i.e. they use jargon. Most publishers require their articles to be of a particular format and provide a style guide for editors.

A typical layout for a scientific paper is as follows:

Title - a brief description which refers to the content.
Authors - names of the researchers with the main writer's name first.
Abstract - a terse summary of the findings presented in one paragraph. Introduction - the research question or hypothesis and an outline of other relevant research.
Method - what was done and how it was done including materials or apparatus used.
Results - a presentation of the findings, including relevant tables or graphs.
Discussion - a report on whether the findings supported or contradicted the research question and how they compare to other research in the area.
Why the results were or were not as expected and suggestion for further research. The discussion ends with a sentence or short paragraph summary.
References - a list of other researcher's findings cited within the article presented in alphabetical order.

Scientific writing must flow smoothly. It is imperative that the reader is able to clearly understand and see the link between the background for the study, its research question and conclusions. Unnecessary words and phrases should be removed or shortened so as not to interrupt the flow. However, it is perfectly acceptable to repeat the same word twice within a sentence for the sake of clarity since the emphasis is on accuracy. Writing can be made more succinct by using shorter words and sentences, concise terms, and verbs instead of abstract nouns. If pronouns like 'it' or 'they' are used then it should be clear what they refer to.

Generally speaking, scientific papers are written in the past tense although suggestions for further research are written in the future tense. In the main, research papers are written in the third person e.g. "Questionnaires were administered to" rather than the first person "I/We administered questionnaires to". However, the first person may also be used to describe any unique aspects of the experiment or research.

When writing scientific papers there are some other important things to be aware of:

Illustrations (including any tables, figures or graphs) - should be clearly labelled and easily understood. Ideally they should be able to be interpreted without reading the text. They also need to be in the appropriate section e.g. tables showing experimental conditions should be in the method.
Tables - these should have a clear heading above the table describing what is presented in the table. Each successive table should be sequentially numbered (e.g. Table 1, 2, 3 or Table i, ii, iii according to the style guide). Results tables should only summarise results (not include lengthy calculations).
Graphs - both axes should be labelled. figures - these are usually labelled below the figure and as for tables are sequentially labelled.
Standard abbreviations - these are frequently used abbreviations e.g. ml for millilitres. Where other words are abbreviated they should only be abbreviated if used more than a few times within the article and need to be defined the first time they are used.
Citations - there are different ways to cite references in the text e.g. Smith & Jones (1999), Smith & Jones1, Smith & Jonesi, or (1). The format will be in accordance with the publications style guide. Each citation is then written up in more detail (Title of the article, journal or textbook, publisher, date of publication) in reference list.
Reference lists - again these are written in accordance with the journal requirements. Some prefer the Harvard style of referencing, others have variations on this.

It is important to spell check scientific and technical writing. If you use a computer to edit documents you should be aware that your spell-checker programme will not recognise all scientific terms. In fact, it may not recognise too many of them depending on how specialised the paper is. You may need to consult a dictionary e.g. medical dictionary for medical documents, psychology dictionary for psychological papers, and so forth. Editors will ordinarily do the final check if the writing is being offered for publication. If it is written as a university thesis or other academic project, then you'll need to check it yourself or have a colleague read over it for you.

HOW THE COURSE WORKS

You can start the course at any time.

It is studied by distance learning, so you can study in the comfort of your own home. But this doesn't mean you are all alone in your studies. Our highly qualified and friendly tutors are there to help you every step of the way. If you have any questions at all, they are always happy to help.

Each lesson includes set tasks, and is completed with an assignment which the student submits to their course tutor. The tutor will mark the assignment and return this to the student with comments and suggestions for further reading.

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS - WHAT DO OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT STUDYING WITH ACS?

"Having always been in accounting or payroll jobs, I decided to give the course a go. The course demonstrated to me what I enjoyed writing about, the types of writing I was good at, and not so good at. It broadened my horizon to show me what was out there to write about. It gave me knowledge and confidence. I have continued to write, and in the future want to commence with the next course, but in the meantime, I have submitted various articles of mine to some magazines and have had nothing but positive feedback from all the editors and some of my work is to be published!! Which I personally feel is fantastic as I have only been doing this for a year or so. Thank you for opening up a whole new world of creativity to me which I can only enhance upon!!" Jo

"I think the course is a valuable learning experience as I feel I’m being challenged along the way. Generally, I am impressed with the service I have received from ACS since enrolling. The enrolment process was very quick and all email support has been prompt and helpful. The tutors seem very pleasant and helpful in their remarks, and this keeps me motivated. It is very encouraging when they offer additional information or ask questions of me/my writing." Sally Vanston, Technical Writing course.

AT ACS WE TEACH FROM REAL LIFE EXPERIENCE

You have probably heard the saying, "If you can't, teach!" Well not with ACS tutors. We CAN do and we CAN teach.

We are writers as well as teachers. Most of our academic staff are professional writers. The school writes and publishes it's own books. We also regularly contribute articles to mainstream publications both in the UK and Australia.

At ACS Distance Education, our teachers do not only TEACH, they also write. Our Principal and Tutors have been heavily involved in writing a range of eBooks to complement our courses.

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Report Writing

2 part course | learn how to develop, improve or hone your report writing skills as well as the different styles of reports needed to meet internal, external and even regulatory needs.

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A one-day technical report writing course presented over two-half days in a virtual class from 9:30am to 1:00pm UK time

Download: course category brochure | course outline, technical course content, technical report writing course: part one introduction to business reporting.

What are the key goals?
What does a report achieve?
Adding value to the business
Making the business more effective
Reporting outcomes
Getting things done
Recommending changes
Suggesting courses of action
Business report writing course ice breaker - compile a report based on a request from your imaginary boss based on some specific data. Can you reach any conclusions?

Your Objectives & the Recipient’s Objectives

Focus on the recipient
What is their style, experience, purpose and expectation?
What is the report’s objective?
What is the recipients’ knowledge, intentions, and seniority?
What is the report meant to achieve?
Are there any sensitivities?
What is expected of you as the writer?
Business report writing training Case Study/Practical Example: Using a specimen example you must decide what must be covered and what can be left out of the main body of the report

The Report Writing Process

Managing the process, collecting data, establishing the facts
Planning – set realistic and attainable timetables
Preparing the structure
Business brainstorming with others
Testing your report – read it “cold”
Enlist a second and honest reader
Drafting - Don’t over-elaborate or over-edit
Revising – is it too wordy?
Business report writing course Case Study/Practical Example- Looking at some real examples of an executive summary and deciding what changes would improve it

The Report Template

This session of the business report writing course commences with - objectives, scope, statement of problem or remit
Executive Summary
Report Body
Conclusions
Recommendations
Supporting papers
What order is best for the above?
Case Study/Practical Example: You are given a brief section of a report to edit. Can you improve it by doing so?

Technical Report Writing Course: Part Two Writing the Report

The Report Paradox
State the objectives
Reader-focused structure and style
Effective conclusions
Recommending solutions
Overcoming “writer’s block”
Annexes, Appendices, Glossary of Terms etc.
This technical report writing course looks at a sample report and considers the options for study/Practical Example

The Executive Summary

What is expected?
What level of detail?
Good summaries
Poor summaries
Best practice recommendations
Technical report writing training Case Study/Practical Example: Compare our own summaries with examples from industry and commerce

Writing Effectively

The structure of persuasion
How are decisions made; time, recognition, single issues, sensitivities
Establishing credibility; using credible data, your qualifications, the goals of the business
Overcoming potential sticking points
Taking care to deal with “sensitivities” tactfully
Avoiding controversial content
Saying what you mean but avoiding too much frankness
An example which is not very effective. How would you improve it?

Policy & Procedure Writing

How do these differ from other reports?
Are they mandatory or advisory – if there is a mix, is this clear
Defining the scope
Who is going to use it?
What is the document meant to achieve?
Definitions
Is it user-friendly?
Is it indexed effectively?
Do’s & Don’t’s examples

Business Report Writing Course Wrap-up/Common Pitfalls

The review process
Grammar and punctuation, spelling & typos
Proofreading & checking techniques
Fused and fragmentary sentences
Commonly misused words and phrases
Irritating buzz words
An example of a report that misses the target as well as an amended version that doesn’t. what are your views and do you agree?

Background of the Trainer

Training objectives.

Develop, improve or simply hone your report-writing skills as required.
Hit the ground running on project report writing when you return to your normal work roles.
Practise completing several aspects of a report as well as the different styles of report needed to meet either internal or external and even regulatory needs.
Empower you with confidence that you are already a competent report writer; practice is now needed.
Writing a sharp business report (e.g. commercial, financial) for either internal or external recipients (know your audience).
Technical report writing training emphasises the importance of the executive summary.
This effective report writing course teaches you a shortcut to begin writing reports and avoiding writer's block.
Identify and justify the key conclusions and recommendations.
Understand that a clear and concisely written report is often the most effective.
Recognise what can be removed or left out including unnecessary detail which probably should be moved to an Appendix.
This effective report writing course teaches you to apply common sense and logic to convey what is important. Explaining why it is important, what the report reader needs to do and when.
Remember at all times to ask the “so what” question to avoid too much information and detail.

What Makes this Course Different?

Redcliffe Training has been established for over 20 years and we are proud of our first-class reputation for delivering effective report writing course sessions.
Our course director is not an academic teacher from a textbook. He is a hands-on practitioner with years of report writing experience - both good and sometimes not-so-good. He will bring this vocational experience into the process to bring the learning points alive and make them more relevant.
We recognise that some delegates find different styles of report writing more challenging than others. We have designed this business report writing course so that it breaks the process down into easy-to-follow stages. We review each stage as we complete it and brainstorm any areas where our efforts could be improved.
Having fun as well as learning new skills is a prerequisite for this business report writing training course. Active participation is encouraged and all delegates will get the opportunity to practise report writing in a non-threatening environment.
Redcliffe is pleased to have been appointed as Master Trainers to two of the world's biggest banks so we are always at the cutting edge of reporting requirements in practice. We are well aware of the main challenges and difficulties and we tackle these very early on.
This technical business report writing course contains several highly interactive and very enjoyable case studies to enhance the learning points. All delegates report that these are a high point.
We are always judged by our results which speak for themselves and the feedback received from previous delegates has always been excellent.

Do You Need to Attend this Course?

All report-writing or report-creating staff looking for either a refresher or an opportunity to hone their report-writing skills
Managers and Team Leaders who review reports and are responsible for coaching staff on improving report writing skills
Compliance & Risk Officers
Internal Audit Staff

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I will be primarily guided by the guidelines regarding the structure of the report, as well as who the report is intended for.
Really helpful in report writing techniques, intuitive exercises and thought provoking questions.

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Report writing is often viewed as a tedious and difficult task. This leads to badly written documents that fail to communicate – result, confusion, mistakes, wasted time and additional costs. This course approaches report writing in a more effective and efficient way. By using examples from actual reports and undertaking proven learning exercises, participants will understand key elements of a good report. They will learn how to produce clear, unambiguous and concise reports that will increase the value and professionalism of their reports.

Course Objectives, Aims and Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, participants have a greater understanding of how to:

communicate effectively to the reader
structure specific technical reports
write to enhance the professionalism of the writer
write technically in plain simple English
use software aids for more effective writing
Communications Considering your reader Costs of poorly written documents
Plain English – Software Help Understanding spelling and grammar checkers Using readability to help with grammar problems Using short words and sentences where possible
Reports in General – Formal Reports The general structure, logical and other structures Writing abstracts or summaries Conclusions and Recommendations Compiling bibliographies, best approach
Specific Reports for: Short (internal) reports Project Progress (taking minutes) and Close Out BS4811, investigative reports Reports to achieve chartered status
Instructions and Procedures Giving instructions, Warnings Avoiding idioms, conflict and ambiguity Presenting information, using diagrams BS/EN 82079 – writing instructions
Letters, e-mails and social media Specific dangers with emails – and possible solutions Protecting your confidential information Getting your e-mails read, Netiquette Problems with social media
Writing for Effect Using effective, unambiguous words Readable and simple sentences Persuasive and clear paragraphs Grammar, spelling and punctuation

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The course is an effective and proven mix of presentation, discussion, exercises and case studies. The training day is flexible driven by what the participants want as we go along. Further, the comprehensive Course Manual that each participant takes away with them is packed with reference material that is usable for a long time after the course.

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This course will provide participants with real opportunities to enhance their career, giving them not only confidence in their written skills but also their abilities to express themselves. They will gain the confidence to write effectively, avoiding boredom and distractions that lead to writing badly.

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The course will benefit personnel from undergraduate level right through to an experienced engineer or technician. It is suitable for practically all of the disciplines within the engineering and associated industries.

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Stanley Daniels has been presenting courses for the engineering industry for over 30 years. As a Chartered Engineer he understands some of the particular problems engineers and technologists face and, by listening carefully to participants comments, he has developed some unique segments. He has also consistently emphasised the use of plain simple English as the best way of persuading your reader.

He has travelled extensively in the UK delivering training courses and also in the Middle East and Far East. He presents specialised engineering knowledge in a thoroughly understandable and lively presentation style. Delegates often comment on how they have gained a lot from his courses.

Stanley concentrates on communications within the technical field. To do this he emphasises the importance of considering your reader whenever you are writing. What problems does the reader have, does the reader have any special difficulties in reading, how is the reader going to react to your document – all of these questions ought to be uppermost in your mind when you write. Communicating clearly and accurately are essential characteristics for technical writing.

He started his career at the nuclear research establishment at Harwell in the UK and gained an honours degree in Electronic Engineering at (what is now the) London South Bank University. He moved to Ferranti where he designed computers for naval weapons systems to be placed on board frigates for the Royal Navy and followed this by joining the Concorde project in its early stages at Bristol. In the development team, he organised and optimised the main 3000 channel Flight Test Recording System. For this superb aircraft (sadly no longer flying) he designed the Master Warning System, specifying a unique customised integrated circuit for removing electrical noise from the critical signals.

Work on spacecraft systems included a spell with Rockwell during the tendering and proposal writing phase of the Space Shuttle programme. In Chicago, he put into production a commercial vending game machine; novel techniques, new technology and low site maintenance were key features of this exciting venture.

He set up two automotive design and prototyping factories in the Midlands, one being specifically to implement CAD and CAM techniques for vehicle design and development. Using his proposals, these companies secured strategic new customers in the UK and Europe.

For over 25 years, he has been running training and consultancy activities to organisations in a variety of industries, ranging from electricity supply, oil and gas, railways, automobile to local government. Many of his training modules contain original thoughts and fresh insights into complicated issues.

He is a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (until recently this was the Institution of Electrical Engineers) and the Royal Aeronautical Society in the UK.

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High-quality reports are the basis of making sound decisions in organisations. Good technical reports contain not only the facts and figures needed to make those decisions. They’re presented with the reader in mind and demonstrate clear, logical thinking.

How you write has as much of an impact as the technical details themselves.

This Technical Report Writing course takes you through the writing process step by step. You’ll explore what makes a good, and a bad, report. You’ll practise proven methods to plan, structure and present key concepts and messages in clear, concise language. You’ll also learn tools and techniques to write to tight deadlines, polish your work and weed out the most common errors.

The tutor is a highly experienced writing consultant. She helps engineers, scientists and other specialists bring technical information to life for a variety of audiences. The course employs practical exercises, case studies, discussion and peer feedback to give you the confidence to apply what you’ve learned straight away.

The course is for anyone who has to turn their technical knowledge and expertise into reports that inform and persuade. It is suitable for recent graduates and more experienced report writers looking to brush up their writing skills.

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Sessions begin at 9:00 and finish at 17:00. Morning and afternoon coffee breaks and lunch are included in the programme.

What makes a good technical report?
Planning: understanding aims and readers
Writing in clear, Plain English
General report structure
Specific report structures
Structure tools
Common errors and how to avoid them
Editing, proofreading and layout
Editing tools
The review process
Resources: briefing sheets, style guides, checklist

The eLearning modules cover the following:

Communications
Plain English
Formal Reports
Specific Reports
Instructions
Technical Writing

Each of the six modules could be completed in an hour. A digital certificate will be available for download on completion of the modules.

This course equates to 360 minutes or 6 hours of CPD activity. Please note that the licence is valid for 6 months only from date of purchase.

By the end of the course, delegates should understand how to:

Plan and produce technical reports that communicate effectively to the reader
Write technical reports in plain, simple English
Structure and sequence information for clarity and impact
Structure specific technical reports
Apply reader-friendly formatting and layout
Find and fix common errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation
Understand the review process
Use software aids and other tools for better writing

This course is for anyone who has to communicate results, write reports, compose technical documents, or write specifications, including:

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This course will primarily focus on influencing your reader through your writing. We will consider the words you choose, the style and tone of your writing, having a clear, concise message and an appropriate format.

Next available: London, 03 Oct 2024

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To book onto this course, you must complete Technical report writing.

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This course is designed for anyone who has experience of technical writing and wants to improve and refine their skills. Particularly those responsible for creating, compiling, proof reading, editing, approving or publishing technical documents. Delegates must have already completed the Technical Report Writing course.

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After the course you will be able to:

Adapt the style and format of a range of technical documents
Apply best practice e-mail etiquette to communicate more effectively by email
Produce diagrams and other graphics that support and enhance writing
Understand good sentence structure and punctuation
Practice how to write in plain English
Write value-added conclusions, recommendations and summary
Influence readers through improved written communication
Share best practice written work to aid team improvements

This course has been developed based on request for more detail, delivered in the same interactive, fun style. Once engineers become aware of what they don't know regarding grammar and English language, they're keen to learn more - but not in a way that is reminiscent of school lessons! Penny Taylor Course tutor

How to construct a clear and concise summary.
How to write good, clear, value-added Conclusions and Recommendations.

E-mail etiquette – structure, circulation, wording, layout to increase the impact of your communication.

Correct use of punctuation, apostrophes and hyphens.

Re-writing some sample pieces to practice writing in plain English.

How to produce visual aids that have impact and are clear for the reader.

Guidance on the appropriate writing style for a range of technical documents including business cases, proposals and minutes of meetings.

Some common grammar and style errors and how to do it right.

Identifying best practice and sharing it with others.

Using Microsoft Word efficiently.

Getting the style and tone of your writing correct for your purpose and readers.

Mapped against UK- SPEC competencies: D

Communication and inter-personal skills - For Incorporated and Chartered Engineers: 'Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills’

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1 Introduction

2 structure, 3 presentation, 4 planning the report, 5 writing the first draft, 6 revising the first draft, 7 diagrams, graphs, tables and mathematics, 8 the report layout, 10 references to diagrams, graphs, tables and equations, 11 originality and plagiarism, 12 finalising the report and proofreading, 13 the summary, 14 proofreading, 15 word processing / desktop publishing, 16 recommended reading.

A technical report is a formal report designed to convey technical information in a clear and easily accessible format. It is divided into sections which allow different readers to access different levels of information. This guide explains the commonly accepted format for a technical report; explains the purposes of the individual sections; and gives hints on how to go about drafting and refining a report in order to produce an accurate, professional document.

A technical report should contain the following sections;

For technical reports required as part of an assessment, the following presentation guidelines are recommended;

There are some excellent textbooks contain advice about the writing process and how to begin (see Section 16 ). Here is a checklist of the main stages;

Collect your information. Sources include laboratory handouts and lecture notes, the University Library, the reference books and journals in the Department office. Keep an accurate record of all the published references which you intend to use in your report, by noting down the following information; Journal article: author(s) title of article name of journal (italic or underlined) year of publication volume number (bold) issue number, if provided (in brackets) page numbers Book: author(s) title of book (italic or underlined) edition, if appropriate publisher year of publication N.B. the listing of recommended textbooks in section 2 contains all this information in the correct format.
Creative phase of planning. Write down topics and ideas from your researched material in random order. Next arrange them into logical groups. Keep note of topics that do not fit into groups in case they come in useful later. Put the groups into a logical sequence which covers the topic of your report.
Structuring the report. Using your logical sequence of grouped ideas, write out a rough outline of the report with headings and subheadings.

N.B. the listing of recommended textbooks in Section 16 contains all this information in the correct format.

Who is going to read the report? For coursework assignments, the readers might be fellow students and/or faculty markers. In professional contexts, the readers might be managers, clients, project team members. The answer will affect the content and technical level, and is a major consideration in the level of detail required in the introduction.

Begin writing with the main text, not the introduction. Follow your outline in terms of headings and subheadings. Let the ideas flow; do not worry at this stage about style, spelling or word processing. If you get stuck, go back to your outline plan and make more detailed preparatory notes to get the writing flowing again.

Make rough sketches of diagrams or graphs. Keep a numbered list of references as they are included in your writing and put any quoted material inside quotation marks (see Section 11 ).

Write the Conclusion next, followed by the Introduction. Do not write the Summary at this stage.

This is the stage at which your report will start to take shape as a professional, technical document. In revising what you have drafted you must bear in mind the following, important principle;

the essence of a successful technical report lies in how accurately and concisely it conveys the intended information to the intended readership.

During year 1, term 1 you will be learning how to write formal English for technical communication. This includes examples of the most common pitfalls in the use of English and how to avoid them. Use what you learn and the recommended books to guide you. Most importantly, when you read through what you have written, you must ask yourself these questions;

Does that sentence/paragraph/section say what I want and mean it to say? If not, write it in a different way.
Are there any words/sentences/paragraphs which could be removed without affecting the information which I am trying to convey? If so, remove them.

It is often the case that technical information is most concisely and clearly conveyed by means other than words. Imagine how you would describe an electrical circuit layout using words rather than a circuit diagram. Here are some simple guidelines;

The appearance of a report is no less important than its content. An attractive, clearly organised report stands a better chance of being read. Use a standard, 12pt, font, such as Times New Roman, for the main text. Use different font sizes, bold, italic and underline where appropriate but not to excess. Too many changes of type style can look very fussy.

Use heading and sub-headings to break up the text and to guide the reader. They should be based on the logical sequence which you identified at the planning stage but with enough sub-headings to break up the material into manageable chunks. The use of numbering and type size and style can clarify the structure as follows;

In the main text you must always refer to any diagram, graph or table which you use.
Label diagrams and graphs as follows; Figure 1.2 Graph of energy output as a function of wave height. In this example, the second diagram in section 1 would be referred to by "...see figure 1.2..."
Label tables in a similar fashion; Table 3.1 Performance specifications of a range of commercially available GaAsFET devices In this example, the first table in section 3 might be referred to by "...with reference to the performance specifications provided in Table 3.1..."
Number equations as follows; F(dB) = 10*log 10 (F) (3.6) In this example, the sixth equation in section 3 might be referred to by "...noise figure in decibels as given by eqn (3.6)..."

Whenever you make use of other people's facts or ideas, you must indicate this in the text with a number which refers to an item in the list of references. Any phrases, sentences or paragraphs which are copied unaltered must be enclosed in quotation marks and referenced by a number. Material which is not reproduced unaltered should not be in quotation marks but must still be referenced. It is not sufficient to list the sources of information at the end of the report; you must indicate the sources of information individually within the report using the reference numbering system.

Information that is not referenced is assumed to be either common knowledge or your own work or ideas; if it is not, then it is assumed to be plagiarised i.e. you have knowingly copied someone else's words, facts or ideas without reference, passing them off as your own. This is a serious offence . If the person copied from is a fellow student, then this offence is known as collusion and is equally serious. Examination boards can, and do, impose penalties for these offences ranging from loss of marks to disqualification from the award of a degree

This warning applies equally to information obtained from the Internet. It is very easy for markers to identify words and images that have been copied directly from web sites. If you do this without acknowledging the source of your information and putting the words in quotation marks then your report will be sent to the Investigating Officer and you may be called before a disciplinary panel.

Your report should now be nearly complete with an introduction, main text in sections, conclusions, properly formatted references and bibliography and any appendices. Now you must add the page numbers, contents and title pages and write the summary.

The summary, with the title, should indicate the scope of the report and give the main results and conclusions. It must be intelligible without the rest of the report. Many people may read, and refer to, a report summary but only a few may read the full report, as often happens in a professional organisation.

Purpose - a short version of the report and a guide to the report.
Length - short, typically not more than 100-300 words
Content - provide information, not just a description of the report.

This refers to the checking of every aspect of a piece of written work from the content to the layout and is an absolutely necessary part of the writing process. You should acquire the habit of never sending or submitting any piece of written work, from email to course work, without at least one and preferably several processes of proofreading. In addition, it is not possible for you, as the author of a long piece of writing, to proofread accurately yourself; you are too familiar with what you have written and will not spot all the mistakes.

When you have finished your report, and before you staple it, you must check it very carefully yourself. You should then give it to someone else, e.g. one of your fellow students, to read carefully and check for any errors in content, style, structure and layout. You should record the name of this person in your acknowledgements.

Two useful tips;

Do not bother with style and formatting of a document until the penultimate or final draft.
Do not try to get graphics finalised until the text content is complete.
Davies J.W. Communication Skills - A Guide for Engineering and Applied Science Students (2nd ed., Prentice Hall, 2001)
van Emden J. Effective communication for Science and Technology (Palgrave 2001)
van Emden J. A Handbook of Writing for Engineers 2nd ed. (Macmillan 1998)
van Emden J. and Easteal J. Technical Writing and Speaking, an Introduction (McGraw-Hill 1996)
Pfeiffer W.S. Pocket Guide to Technical Writing (Prentice Hall 1998)
Eisenberg A. Effective Technical Communication (McGraw-Hill 1992)

Updated and revised by the Department of Engineering & Design, November 2022

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