A Math-Based Writing System for Engineers

Introduces a novel, highly audience-relevant approach to formal writing instruction Provides variable-entry-points for students and professionals needing to improve or complete their engineering writing skill set Illustrates the author's pedagogy with instructional-design blueprints to deliver solid, measurable results Broadens ESL engineers' and students' understanding of formal written English in context Includes learning outcomes and suggested activities

Autorentext

Brad Henderson is a Continuing Lecturer in the University Writing Program at the University of California, Davis. He holds a BS in mechanical engineering and a master's in professional writing.

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Chapter 1. Introduction to the Math-Based Writing System.- PArt I. Chapter 2. Part I Primer: The Elements of Sentence Algebra.- Chapter 3. The Core Variables N, V, and X.- Chapter 4. The Accessory Variables: Mn, Mv, L, C, and I.- Chapter 5. Basic Sentence Equations: B1, B2, and B3.- Chapter 6. More Basic Sentence Equations: B4 and B5.- Chapter 7. Advanced Sentence Structures: Compound and Complex Sentences, and Relative Clauses.- Chapter 8. More Advanced Sentence Structures: Verbal Phrases, Inversions, and Variations.- Part II. Chapter 9. Part II Primer: The Elements of Sentence Optimization.- Chapter 10. Simplify & Clarify.- Chapter 11. Eliminate Category I Errors.- Chapter 12. How to Advance Optimal Style.- Chapter 13. How to Minimize Category II Errors.- Part III. Chapter 14. Part I Primer: The Elements of Document Algorithms.- Chapter 15. Project Proposals.- Chapter 16. Status Reports.- Chapter 17. Project Reports.- Chapter 18. Tech-to-Nontech Briefs.- Chapter 19. Instructional Job Aids.- Chapter 20. Expanding and Innovating Short-Form Documents into Long-Form Documents.- chapter 21. Twenty Universal Features of Excellent Engineering Documents.