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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
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Table of contents (21 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Sentence Algebra
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Front Matter
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Sentence Optimization
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Front Matter
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Document Algorithms
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Front Matter
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About this book
This book presents the generative rules for formal written communication, in an engineering context, through the lens of mathematics. Aimed at engineering students headed for careers in industry and professionals needing a “just in time” writing resource, this pragmatic text covers all that engineers need to become successful workplace writers, and leaves out all pedagogical piffle they do not. Organized into three levels of skill-specific instruction, A Math-Based Writing System for Engineers: Sentence Algebra & Document Algorithms guides readers through the process of building accurate, precise sentences to structuring efficient, effective reports. The book’s indexed design provides convenient access for both selective and comprehensive readers, and is ideal for university students; professionals seeking a thorough, “left -brained” treatment of English grammar and “go to” document structures; and ESL engineers at all levels.
Reviews
“A Math-Based Writing System for Engineers has been written for engineers but could be particularly helpful in any STEM-based profession … . Engineering communication instructors will find the book well organized and practically structured to support coursework in the subject area. … Henderson offers practical, strategic writing advice for writing clearly and concisely in a variety of formats. His approach to formulating grammar rules into mathematical expressions and algorithms will serve engineering audiences particularly well.” (Jennifer Goode, Technical Communication, Vol. 68 (3), August, 2021)
Authors and Affiliations
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University of California, Davis, Davis, USA
Brad Henderson
About the author
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.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: A Math-Based Writing System for Engineers
Book Subtitle: Sentence Algebra & Document Algorithms
Authors: Brad Henderson
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-10756-7
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-10754-3Published: 11 October 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-10756-7Published: 30 September 2019
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXIV, 357
Number of Illustrations: 57 b/w illustrations, 17 illustrations in colour
Topics: Job Careers in Science and Engineering, Science Education, Grammar