Research Guides: Writing in Your Field: Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Electrical, Computer, and Mechanical)

Writing Guides and Manuals for Engineers

Some of the most common types of engineering writing are case studies, textbooks, business letters, memos, proposals, progress reports, and lab reports. There are various citation styles used in engineering, such as IEEE, ANSI, and ASME.

Engineering Writing by Design by Edward J Rothwell; Michael J Cloud
ISBN: 9781482234329
Publication Date: 2014
Engineers' Guide to Technical Writing by Kenneth G. Budinski Annotation An engineer with experience in the automotive and chemical process industries, Budinski has compiled material he used to train new engineers and technicians in an attempt to get his co-workers to document their work in a reasonable manner. He does not focus on the mechanics of the English language, but on the types of documents that an average technical person will encounter in business, government, or industry. He also thinks that students with no technical background should be able to benefit from the tutorial.
ISBN: 1615031685
Publication Date: 2001-01-01
A Field Guide for Science Writers : the Official Guide of the National Association of Science Writers by Deborah Blum; Mary Knudson; Robin Marantz Henig
ISBN: 9780198039020
Publication Date: 2005-09-01
A Scientific Approach to Writing for Engineers and Scientists by Robert E. Berger
Call Number: T11 .B445 2014
ISBN: 9781118832523
Publication Date: 2014-06-30
new 08/16
Writing for Science and Engineering by Heather Silyn-Roberts
ISBN: 0080523242
Publication Date: 2000-10-11
Writing in Engineering by Robert Irish
Call Number: T11 .I75 2015
ISBN: 9780199343553
Publication Date: 2016-01-25
New Book shelf fall 2016
The Writing System for Engineers and Scientists by Edmond H. Weiss
Call Number: T11 .W44 1982
ISBN: 0139716068
Publication Date: 1981-11-01

Professional Organizations

American Society of Civil Engineers
ASCE publications include proceedings and standards.
ANSI
Find engineering standards including ISO standards.
ASME
"Promotes the art, science & practice of multidisciplinary engineering & allied sciences around the globe." - ASME
IEEE
IEEE - "IEEE is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community through IEEE's highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities."
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