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Title
Academic writing for engineering publications : a guide for non-native English speakers / Zhongchao Tan.
ISBN
9783030993641 (electronic bk.)
3030993647 (electronic bk.)
9783030993634
3030993639
Published
Cham : Springer, [2022]
Copyright
©2022
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xiv, 234 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-030-99364-1 doi
Call Number
T11
Dewey Decimal Classification
808.06662
Summary
This textbook is designed for non-native English speakers who need to write scientific and engineering research articles, technical reports, engineering thesis, academic books, and other technical documents in English. The author focuses on formal academic writing in a professional language and frame. The book is written in standard English and provides useful guidelines on development of thoughts, organization of ideas, construction of paragraphs and sentences, and choices of precise words. It also pays attention to details such as visual creation, punctuation, and format. Informal writing is excluded from the scope of this practical guideline. Designed for non-native English writers who are studying and working in English-speaking countries; Uses hundreds of examples and emphasizes essential cultural difference for non-native English writers; Includes essentials of copyright and plagiarism, to help writers avoid challenges from readers or copyright holders. https://link.springer.com/.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed July 28, 2022).
Part I. Introduction
Introduction
Academic Integrity
Part II. Organization of Ideas
Preparing for Writing
Outlining
Drafting Introduction
Drafting Methodology
Drafting Results and Discussion
Drafting Conclusions
Drafting Other Sections
Part III. Engineering Language Skills
Engineering Language
Paragraphs
Sentences
Phrases and Words
Visuals
Punctuation
Finalization
Part IV. Correspondence
Correspondence.