Tackling the needs of foreign academic writers: a case study

Abstract

Foreign engineers and scientists must publish their research in professional journals in English, but they often lack the proficiency and skills to do so successfully. The commentary describes a course that teaches these skills to Ph.D. students before they enter the job market. The techniques described are also effective tools for teaching professionals in the workplace.

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IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication
Published
1997-03-01
DOI
10.1109/47.557514
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