Rice University
Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders
Rice University

Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders

This course is part of Communication Skills for Engineers Specialization

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Gayle Moran
Beata Krupa

Instructors: Gayle Moran

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16 hours (approximately)
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

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Beginner level
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16 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
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There are 6 modules in this course

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3 videos4 readings

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There are many components to good writing, and we'll focus on those that give you a foundation for building the skills that you are most likely to need in the engineering workplace. In this module, we'll talk about how to plan and begin writing, the importance of following the writing process, and formatting for readability. Then we'll look at the type of writing that engineers do every day: email.

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8 videos4 readings1 quiz2 peer reviews4 discussion prompts

Paragraphs play an important role in your writing. If your paragraphs are poorly written, your readers can't follow your thoughts. In this module, we'll talk about what makes a powerful paragraph and how to develop your paragraphs so readers understand your ideas. We'll also talk about what goes in to writing good engineering reports.

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9 videos4 readings1 quiz1 peer review1 discussion prompt

You need to make sure that your writing is clear and concise so your readers can understand what you are saying to them. Clear sentences help engage readers. In this module, we'll talk about what makes good sentences: Strong verbs, specific information, choice of clear words, and active voice. We'll also talk about what goes into writing good proposals.

What's included

8 videos3 readings2 quizzes1 discussion prompt

It takes conscious effort and discipline to work through the writing process--to plan, write a draft, revise the draft to make sure your content suits your purpose and your audience, edit for conciseness and clarity, and finally to proof for quality. When you follow the process, your writing will be stronger. But there are still some finishing touches that will make your documents even better. In this module, we'll talk about writing introductions and conclusions, writing executive summaries, writing as a team, and writing for electronic media.

What's included

9 videos6 readings1 quiz4 discussion prompts

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4.6 (109 ratings)
Gayle Moran
Rice University
3 Courses53,765 learners
Beata Krupa
Rice University
3 Courses53,765 learners

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