How to Write and Publish Engineering Papers and Reports: Third Edition [Paperback]

Herbert B. Michaelson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0897746503 | ISBN-13: 978-0897746502 | Publication Date: September 4, 1990 | Edition: 3 Sub

The latest edition of this valuable guide features four completely new chapters on BLNetwork-based writing Techniques that will sell an internal proposal BLUsing desktop publishing technology BLEthical issues The author shares proven methods and techniques for preparing, writing, and submitting papers for business or for publication, including how to plan and organize a paper or report, construct an introduction, prepare the body of a manuscript, and write an effective concluding section. Special chapters discuss the best approaches for writing and publishing a thesis or dissertation, dealing with publishing confidential results, methods for successfully submitting a journal manuscript, plus tips on proofreading and oral presentations.

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“This book is about how to raise the raw results of an engineering assignment to the level of professional publication....an excellent job of showing and telling how to organize and present technical material that is itself worthy of publication.”–IBM Systems Journal

“Michaelson's advice is sound and by practicing it, we can certainly improve and advance our careers.”–IEEE Communications Magazine

“This is a book for engineers, this is in fact, a must book for engineers. For the engineer user, there can be no higher recommendation.”–IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication

About the Author

HERBERT B. MICHAELSON was formerly the associate editor of the IBM Journal of Research and Development.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Oryx Press; 3 Sub edition (September 4, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897746503
• ISBN-13: 978-0897746502
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #250,614 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A practical guide for engineer authors and technical writers, September 23, 1996

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This review is from: How to Write and Publish Engineering Papers and Reports: Third Edition (Paperback)

The third edition includes pithy chapters on: Plan and organize a paper or report. Specific examples of how to write a given report for: professional journal, trade magazine, internal technical report, thesis or dissertation. Collaborate in network-based writing. Successfully submit a manuscript for publication. Publish "Confidential" results legitimately. Avoid strategic errors in writing a manuscript. Discover how writing helps the work itself. Ways of dealing with your critics