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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... specific facts and techniques . Examples of these categories are as follows : • Reading - to - learn - reports ... specific objectives ; for instance , this is to be a car that will transport cheaply ( like a Yugo ) , or in style ( like ...
... specific facts and techniques . Examples of these categories are as follows : • Reading - to - learn - reports ... specific objectives ; for instance , this is to be a car that will transport cheaply ( like a Yugo ) , or in style ( like ...
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... specific documentation . * What the work comes down to , content - wise , is what we said was the second step in the engineering process : conceiving a design for a product , process , or system that will solve the problem . Thus it's ...
... specific documentation . * What the work comes down to , content - wise , is what we said was the second step in the engineering process : conceiving a design for a product , process , or system that will solve the problem . Thus it's ...
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... specific group of people performing a specific function . • Replace his with a , an , or the : Instead of The manager or his designee .. Use The manager or a designee . • Change the pronoun / noun combination to a verb or verbal ...
... specific group of people performing a specific function . • Replace his with a , an , or the : Instead of The manager or his designee .. Use The manager or a designee . • Change the pronoun / noun combination to a verb or verbal ...
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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