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Writing for Engineering and Science Students: Staking Your Claim [Pehme köide]

  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 298 pages, kõrgus x laius: 246x174 mm, kaal: 582 g, 47 Tables, black and white; 35 Line drawings, black and white; 2 Halftones, black and white; 37 Illustrations, black and white
  • Ilmumisaeg: 14-Aug-2019
  • Kirjastus: Routledge
  • ISBN-10: 1138388254
  • ISBN-13: 9781138388253
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 298 pages, kõrgus x laius: 246x174 mm, kaal: 582 g, 47 Tables, black and white; 35 Line drawings, black and white; 2 Halftones, black and white; 37 Illustrations, black and white
  • Ilmumisaeg: 14-Aug-2019
  • Kirjastus: Routledge
  • ISBN-10: 1138388254
  • ISBN-13: 9781138388253
Writing for Engineering and Science Students is a clear and practical guide for anyone undertaking either academic or technical writing. Drawing on the authors extensive experience of teaching students from different fields and cultures, and designed to be accessible to both international students and native speakers of English, this book:











Employs analyses of hundreds of articles from engineering and science journals to explore all the distinctive characteristics of a research paper, including organization, length and naming of sections, and location and purpose of citations and graphics;





Guides the student through university-level writing and beyond, covering lab reports, research proposals, dissertations, poster presentations, industry reports, emails, and job applications;





Explains what to consider before and after undertaking academic or technical writing, including focusing on differences between genres in goal, audience, and criteria for acceptance and rewriting;





Features tasks, hints, and tips for teachers and students at the end of each chapter, as well as accompanying eResources offering additional exercises and answer keys.

With metaphors and anecdotes from the authors personal experience, as well as quotes from famous writers to make the text engaging and accessible, this book is essential reading for all students of science and engineering who are taking a course in writing or seeking a resource to aid their writing assignments.

Arvustused

"A useful work to help students develop awareness of structures and forms typically used in key genres in engineering and science. The book provides many examples and descriptions to help students understand expectations for academic writing."

Helen Basturkmen, University of Auckland, New Zealand

List of figures xv
List of tables xvii
Preface xix
To the student xxi
To the teacher xxii
Acknowledgments xxiv
Part 1 Getting the big picture
1 General principles of writing
3(9)
1.1 Fitting in, standing out
3(2)
1.2 We have to start somewhere, but why research articles?
5(1)
1.3 Academic English: a new language
6(1)
1.4 Identifying good exemplar articles
6(2)
1.5 Learning the fundamentals
8(1)
1.6 Exploring different genres
8(1)
1.7 Creating your own masterpiece
9(1)
Evaluate your understanding
10(1)
Homework
10(2)
2 Overall format of research articles
12(17)
2.1 One format or two?
12(1)
2.2 Research article formats: IMRD vs. IPTC
12(8)
2.2.1 IMRD and modified IMRD (IMRaDC) formats
12(3)
2.2.2 IPTC and modified IPTC (IPC) formats
15(4)
2.2.3 Why a separate format?
19(1)
2.3 Variation in research article formats
20(4)
2.3.1 Formats in the natural sciences
22(1)
2.3.2 Formats in engineering and mathematics
23(1)
2.3.3 Formats in the social sciences
23(1)
2.4 Determining exemplar article structure
24(2)
Exercise 2.1 Overall structure
25(1)
Evaluate your understanding
26(1)
Homework
26(3)
3 Argument structure of research articles
29(10)
3.1 One long argument
29(1)
3.2 Three implicit claims
30(2)
3.3 Ten common component claims
32(3)
Exercise 3.1 Locating components
35(1)
3.4 Supporting the claims
35(2)
Exercise 3.2 Writing and supporting a claim
36(1)
Evaluate your understanding
37(1)
Homework
37(2)
Part 2 Argument structure in exemplar articles 39(76)
4 Establishing the importance of and need for the research
41(15)
4.1 Joining a community
41(1)
4.2 Claim 1: importance of and need for your work
42(1)
4.3 Component analysis and component markers
43(1)
4.4 Component 1: importance
43(2)
4.5 Component 2: need
45(2)
4.6 Component 3: research goal [ main claim]
47(2)
4.7 Component 4: framework
49(1)
4.8 Structure of a well-written article
50(1)
4.9 Comparison of IMRD and IPTC
51(2)
Exercise 4.1 Introduction division components
52(1)
Evaluate your understanding
53(1)
Homework
53(3)
5 Demonstrating the continuity and novelty of your research
56(13)
5.1 Connected yet distinct
56(1)
5.2 Claim 2: reliability or feasibility of your work
56(1)
5.3 Component 4: framework
57(4)
5.4 Component 5: research details
61(2)
5.5 Component 6: testing methods
63(3)
5.6 Comparison of IMRD and IPTC
66(1)
Exercise 5.1 Methods or Process division components
67(1)
Evaluate your understanding
67(1)
Homework
68(1)
6 Verifying the contribution of your research
69(14)
6.1 Staking your claim
69(1)
6.2 Claim 3: the contribution of your work
69(2)
6.3 Component 6: testing methods
71(1)
6.4 Component 7: data patterns
71(2)
6.5 Component 8: comparisons
73(3)
6.6 Component 9: interpretations
76(2)
6.7 Component 10: conclusion
78(2)
6.8 Comparison of IMRD and IPTC
80(1)
Exercise 6.1 Results and Discussion or Testing and Conclusion division components
80(1)
Evaluate your understanding
81(1)
Homework
81(2)
7 Evidence from past research
83(12)
7.1 Connecting with accepted evidence
83(1)
7.2 Evidence from past research
83(5)
7.2.1 Categories of past research
84(1)
7.2.2 Past research as evidence for various components
85(14)
Exercise 7.1 Past research and components
87(1)
7.3 Author-prominent vs. information-prominent citations
88(2)
Exercise 7.2 Citation types
90(1)
7.4 Citation verbs
90(3)
Exercise 7.3 Citation verbs
93(1)
Evaluate your understanding
93(1)
Homework
93(2)
8 Evidence from current research
95(10)
8.1 From past to present
95(1)
Exercise 8.1 Past to present research
96(1)
8.2 Evidence from current research
96(1)
8.3 Examples and equations
97(1)
Exercise 8.2 Example and equation type and location
97(1)
8.4 Evidence from research details
97(1)
8.5 Data in text and graphics
98(1)
Exercise 8.3 Graphics type and location
98(1)
8.6 Data comparison and statistics
99(2)
8.6.1 Types of statistics
99(1)
8.6.2 Experimental design
100(7)
Exercise 8.4 Statistics type and location
101(1)
8.7 Pointing verbs
101(2)
Exercise 8.5 Pointing verbs
102(1)
Evaluate your understanding
103(1)
Homework
103(2)
9 Clear reasoning
105(10)
9.1 Follow the yellow brick road
105(1)
9.2 Logical reasoning
105(1)
9.3 Evaluative reasoning
106(1)
9.4 Extended vs. condensed style
107(3)
9.4.1 Characteristics of extended and condensed style
107(1)
9.4.2 Summary paragraphs
108(2)
Exercise 9.1 Identifying extended and condensed styles
109(1)
9.5 Sequencing strategies
110(3)
9.5.1 Basic strategies
110(1)
9.5.2 Nested or cyclical strategies
111(41)
Exercise 9.2 Sequencing strategies
113(1)
Evaluate your understanding
113(1)
Homework
113(2)
Part 3 Exploring different genres 115(62)
10 Argument structure in other types of writing
117(5)
10.1 Variations on a theme
117(1)
10.2 Planning to overcome difficulties
117(2)
10.3 Goal, audience, criteria
119(1)
Evaluate your understanding
120(1)
Homework
120(2)
11 Undergraduate writing
122(5)
11.1 So near, and yet so far
122(1)
11.2 Lab reports
122(2)
11.3 Essays
124(1)
11.4 Senior project
125(1)
11.5 Summary
125(1)
Evaluate your understanding
126(1)
Homework
126(1)
12 Graduate writing
127(8)
12.1 Apprenticeship
127(1)
12.2 Research articles
127(1)
12.3 Research proposals
128(2)
12.4 Conference papers
130(1)
12.5 Industrial journal articles
131(1)
12.6 Thesis or dissertation
132(1)
12.7 Summary
133(1)
Evaluate your understanding
133(1)
Homework
133(2)
13 Academic writing
135(6)
13.1 Never stop learning
135(1)
13.2 Grant proposals
135(2)
13.3 Short papers
137(1)
13.4 Review or survey articles
137(1)
13.5 Book chapters
138(1)
13.6 Popular writing
139(1)
13.7 Summary
140(1)
Evaluate your understanding
140(1)
Homework
140(1)
14 Technical writing
141(6)
14.1 Intertextuality
141(1)
14.2 Progress reports
141(1)
14.3 Technical reports
142(1)
14.4 Management or consulting reports
143(1)
14.5 SWOT analysis
144(1)
14.6 Summary
145(1)
Evaluate your understanding
145(1)
Homework
146(1)
15 Writing about yourself and others
147(5)
15.1 Blowing your own horn
147(1)
15.2 Entrance essays
147(1)
15.3 Job applications
148(1)
15.4 Resumes and CVs
149(1)
15.5 Reference letters
150(1)
15.6 Summary
151(1)
Evaluate your understanding
151(1)
Homework
151(1)
16 Academic and technical presentations
152(11)
16.1 You are the expert
152(1)
16.2 Different format, same principles
152(6)
16.2.1 Preparing in stages
152(2)
16.2.2 Tell a good story
154(1)
16.2.3 Focus
154(3)
16.2.4 Finish strong
157(1)
16.3 Academic oral presentations
158(1)
16.4 Academic poster presentations
159(2)
16.5 Technical presentations
161(1)
Evaluate your understanding
162(1)
Homework
162(1)
17 Principles for successful email
163(14)
17.1 Importance of email
163(1)
17.2 General email etiquette
163(1)
17.3 Position and imposition
164(2)
17.4 Five factors affecting email success
166(9)
17.4.1 Terms of address
166(4)
17.4.2 Justifying your request
170(2)
17.4.3 Amount of information
172(1)
17.4.4 Reducing imposition
173(1)
17.4.5 Attention to detail
174(1)
Evaluate your understanding
175(1)
Homework
176(1)
Part 4 Creating your masterpiece 177(72)
18 Writing in stages
179(10)
18.1 The hardest lesson for beginning writers
179(1)
18.2 Why prewrite?
179(1)
18.3 Write as you go
180(2)
18.4 The 7Cs of Change
182(1)
18.5 Do it right the first time
183(2)
Exercise 18.1 Instructions to authors
185(1)
18.6 Avoiding plagiarism
185(2)
Exercise 18.2 Paraphrasing practice
187(1)
Evaluate your understanding
187(1)
Homework
187(2)
19 Prewriting
189(7)
19.1 Planning your masterpiece
189(1)
19.2 Initial sketch: argument structure outline
189(3)
Exercise 19.1 Argument structure outline
191(1)
19.3 Adding the base layer: brainstorming
192(1)
Exercise 19.2 Brainstorming
193(1)
19.4 Placing the main elements: linearizing
193(1)
Exercise 19.3 Linearizing your article
194(1)
Evaluate your understanding
194(1)
Homework
195(1)
20 Writing
196(4)
20.1 Just do it
196(1)
20.2 Keeping track of where you are
197(1)
20.3 Keeping track of citations
197(1)
20.4 Keeping track of your work
198(1)
Evaluate your understanding
199(1)
Homework
199(1)
21 Rewriting for organization
200(6)
21.1 Rewriting in stages
200(1)
21.2 Coherence
201(2)
Exercise 21.1 Evaluating the coherence of your writing
202(1)
21.3 Conciseness
203(1)
Exercise 21.2 Evaluating the conciseness of your writing
204(1)
Evaluate your understanding
204(1)
Homework
204(2)
22 Rewriting for clarification
206(24)
22.1 Clear, concise, precise
206(1)
22.2 Connection
207(9)
22.2.1 Connection to past research
207(3)
Exercise 22.1 Highlighting your contribution
210(1)
22.2.2 Connection within your article
210(6)
Exercise 22.2 Adding connectors to strengthen your argument
215(1)
22.3 Connotation
216(11)
22.3.1 Making supportable claims
216(2)
22.3.2 Proper use of statistical terms: significant
218(1)
22.3.3 Proper use of statistical terms: causation vs. correlation
219(1)
22.3.4 Types and uses of qualifiers
220(10)
Exercise 22.3 Using qualifiers to make your claims more supportable
227(1)
Evaluate your understanding
227(1)
Homework
228(2)
23 Revision and finalization
230(19)
23.1 Time's up
230(1)
23.2 Consistency
230(4)
23.2.1 Consistency of thought
231(1)
23.2.2 Consistency of words
231(1)
Exercise 23.1 Consistency of words
232(1)
23.2.3 Eliminating ambiguity
232(2)
23.2.4 Squid technique
234(1)
23.3 Correctness
234(11)
23.3.1 Frequently misused words
235(3)
23.3.2 Prepositions
238(1)
23.3.3 Articles
239(4)
Exercise 23.2 Articles
242(1)
23.3.4 British vs. American usage
243(1)
23.3.5 Spelling, punctuation, and formatting
244(1)
23.3.6 Variation in an ELF research world
245(1)
23.4 Collaboration
245(1)
Evaluate your understanding
246(1)
Homework
246(3)
Part 5 Adding the final touches 249(36)
24 Illustrating your manuscript
251(11)
24.1 The purpose of graphics
251(1)
24.2 Terms used when referring to graphics
252(1)
24.3 Tables
253(4)
Exercise 24.1 Evaluating tables in your exemplars
256(1)
24.4 Figures: graphs
257(1)
Exercise 24.2 Evaluating graphs in your exemplars
258(1)
24.5 Figures: illustrations
258(1)
Exercise 24.3 Evaluating illustrations in your exemplars
259(1)
24.6 Graphics that break the rules
259(1)
Evaluate your understanding
260(1)
Homework
260(2)
25 References and citations
262(4)
25.1 When the writing is done
262(1)
25.2 Reference and citation formats
262(1)
Exercise 25.1 Entering references and citations
263(1)
25.3 Reference management
263(2)
Evaluate your understanding
265(1)
Homework
265(1)
26 The first shall be last
266(8)
26.1 Attracting attention
266(1)
26.2 Abstract
266(3)
Exercise 26.1 Structure of exemplar abstracts
267(2)
Exercise 26.2 Writing the final version of your abstract
269(1)
26.3 Title
269(1)
Exercise 26.3 Creating a title for your article
270(1)
26.4 Keywords
270(1)
Exercise 26.4 Deciding on keywords
270(1)
26.5 Highlights
271(1)
Exercise 26.5 Writing highlights
271(1)
26.6 Acknowledgments, author information, and other bits
271(1)
Exercise 26.6 Gathering the last bits
272(1)
Evaluate your understanding
272(1)
Homework
272(2)
27 Submission and review
274(11)
27.1 Warning: not every article is accepted (but it's not the end of your career)
274(1)
27.2 Choosing the right journal
274(2)
27.3 Submission methods
276(1)
Exercise 27.1 Preparing for submission
277(1)
27.4 How the review process works
277(3)
27.5 Responding to reviewer comments
280(2)
27.6 Borrowing from your own work
282(1)
27.7 Closing thoughts
283(1)
Evaluate your understanding
283(1)
Homework
283(2)
Appendix 1: Generalized component list 285(4)
Component claims
285(3)
Support: evidence
288(1)
Support: reasoning
288(1)
Appendix 2: Concordance, Academic Word List, and related tools 289(3)
Definitions
289(1)
Concordance: purpose
289(1)
Concordance: steps
289(1)
Academic Word List
290(2)
Appendix 3: List of supplemental material (online) 292(1)
Teacher material
292(1)
Student material
292(1)
Class exercises
292(1)
Glossary 293(2)
Index 295
Gerald Rau is Adjunct Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan.