Style and the Effective Engineer

Abstract

Looking back to a time when he was a student in technical writing courses, the author discusses the importance to the practicing engineer of style and correctness in communication. He cites the characteristics of an effective style. This is followed by the problems of grammar and the ways to attain reader interest.

Journal
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published
1978-01-01
DOI
10.2190/v653-kenn-x9qp-me3x
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