Handbook for Preparing Engineering Documents: From Concept to CompletionIEEE Press, 1996 - 372 pages State-of-the-art in its simple, user-friendly presentation, this comprehensive handbook covers the entire process of preparing, producing, and distributing engineering documents using current computer software and the most recent technologies in information transfer. From developing concepts to effectively reaching an audience, Handbook for Preparing Engineering Documents provides everything the engineer needs to know for document preparation, production, and distribution in clear, user-friendly language. Extensive indexing and cross-referencing make it possible to find answers quickly. |
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... ( phrase underscored ) Not considered before the start of testing , the data analysis problem was finally solved six months later . A phrase , however , can often be replaced by a single word . Consider the following examples of wordy ...
... ( phrase underscored ) Not considered before the start of testing , the data analysis problem was finally solved six months later . A phrase , however , can often be replaced by a single word . Consider the following examples of wordy ...
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... phrase / clause following a form of the verb to be and qualifying the sub- ject ( noun or pronoun ) Only dirty old ... phrase answering the question " why did the laboratory explode ? " ] One of engineers ' favorite phrase - introducers ...
... phrase / clause following a form of the verb to be and qualifying the sub- ject ( noun or pronoun ) Only dirty old ... phrase answering the question " why did the laboratory explode ? " ] One of engineers ' favorite phrase - introducers ...
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... phrase that we are discussing as a word or phrase , rather than for its inherent meaning . It is used in this book for that purpose , and boldface is used for emphasis . Strength in writing comes from using clear subjects and vigorous ...
... phrase that we are discussing as a word or phrase , rather than for its inherent meaning . It is used in this book for that purpose , and boldface is used for emphasis . Strength in writing comes from using clear subjects and vigorous ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
How this book is organized | 8 |
Audience | 15 |
Copyright | |
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Handbook for Preparing Engineering Documents: From Concept to Completion Joan G. Nagle Limited preview - 1995 |
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