Introduction to technical writing, technical communication process, proposal write-up and improvement strategies, introduction to research and research types, choosing research problems and research advisors, how to carry out research, different parts of technical writing, formulation – problem statement, literature review, design – methodology, analysis – data analysis and interpretation good writing style techniques, uses of correct words, presenting and publishing research, write business/professional correspondence, cover letter and CV, writing meeting minutes, introduction to informal writing, uses of informal reports.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
- Technical Report Writing Today, by Daniel Riordan, 10th Edition (or Latest Edition)
- Technical Writing and Professional Communication, Leslie Olsen and Thomas Huckin, 2nd Edition. (Or Latest Edition)
- Communication for Engineering Students by J. W. Davies, (or Latest Edition)
- Science Research Writing for Non-Native Speakers of English by Hilary Glassman-Deal, Imperial College Press. (Latest Edition)