Writing Resources 1.2 2008/07/18 18:57:24 GMT-5 2008/07/21 00:55:51.927 GMT-5 Cain Project cainproject@mailman.rice.edu Cain Project cainproject@mailman.rice.edu Engineering Communication Technical report Writing Many university courses require individual or group papers or reports. Some courses assign presentations that introduce students to types of audiences and situations that may require written reports, white papers, or project documentation on the job. The materials listed below offer brief but salient advice on how to succeed with such assignments. Assignment: Central Plant Flow Meter Report (Mechanical Engineering) A Brief Introduction to Technical Style A Guide to Writing a Recommendation Report A Guide to Writing a Successful Paper on an Analysis of Algorithms and Data Structures (Computer Science) Checklist for Reports Common Errors to Avoid in Scientific Writing Communicating in Non-routnine Situations Copyright and Electronic Publishing: Citation Dealing with Routine Situations Displaying Data in Written Documents First Impressions: Writing a Good Abstract First-day Writing Inventory How to Get the Most from Meeting with a Writing Advisor How to Work with Writing Mentors In-House Memo Reports Reporting to Colleagues Making Logical Technical Arguments Organizing an Analysis for a Review of Published Literature Organizing an Argument for a Literature Review(Civil and Environmental Engineering) Questions That Matter in an Internship Report Recognizing and Avoiding Plagiarism Research Proposal Assessment Sheet Rules for the Use of Numbers in Scientific Writing Summary of Notes on the Harvard Negotiation Process Ten Mistakes to Avoid While Writing a Thesis Thesis Overview: What is a thesis? What should be in it? Three Modules on Clear Writing Style Tips on Polishing a Report Write an Application Letter that Lands a Bioengineering Internship Writing Homework Assignments Writing Mentors You may also wish to consult more general resources on communication: Group or Team Communication Resources Speaking and Oral Presentations Resources Visual Design, Poster, and PowerPoint Resources You may possibly wish also to search for Discipline- or Field-Specific Undergraduate Course Communication Resources Discipline- or Field-Specific Graduate Course Communication Resources Communication Evaluation and Planning Forms Communication Teaching Resources: Assignments and Materials to Use in Class Communication Teaching Resources: Integrating Communication Instruction into Courses Communication Teaching Resources: Training Materials for Student Communication Mentors, Coaches, and Discussion Leaders Resources for Professional Development and Communication Resources on Thesis and Dissertation Preparation for Graduate Students The preparation of these materials was funded through a generous grant from the Gordon and Mary Cain Foundation.