Introduction: Welcome to Engineering Writing: a crash course
If you are reading this page, you may be wanting more information about mechanical engineering. More importantly, this web page will be introducing you to some of the key aspects, when it comes to writing in the Mechanical Engineering field. Hopefully, this page will be able to give you a little insight, as to what what you will need to know, before going into the field, and what you can expect while you are in the field, in regards to Mechanical Engineering documents and procedures. In addition, you may come away with a better understanding of what Mechanical Engineers do, and could potentially pursue a career to become one.
Table Of Contents
If you would like to skip to a specific section, click on the link below. Otherwise, at the end of each section of reading, simply click "Next". This page is the "Intro" page, and you can always access it, by clicking on the "Intro" link at the top of the page.
Becoming a Mechanical Engineer:
What is a Mechanical Engineer?
Getting into Mechanical Engineering
Outlook for Mechanical Engineering Programs
Local Engineering Programs
Writing Like a Mechanical Engineer:
Basic Pointers, and Words of Encouragement
Analysis of information from "Technical Communication Today: Third Custom Edition for SLCC" By Richard Johnson-Sheehan
Document Analysis: "Object Centered: How Engineering Writing Embodies Objects" by Daniel Ding (2001)
Sample Engineering Documents
Writing Document Designs
Working Like a Mechanical Engineer:
Internships, Internships, Internships: The bast way in
Job Searching 101
What Materials Will I need
Networking with Others 101
Links to Professional Organizations
Acting Like a Mechanical Engineer:
Organizational Culture: What's it Like Out There
Sources Cited
Becoming a Mechanical Engineer:
What is a Mechanical Engineer?
Getting into Mechanical Engineering
Outlook for Mechanical Engineering Programs
Local Engineering Programs
Writing Like a Mechanical Engineer:
Basic Pointers, and Words of Encouragement
Analysis of information from "Technical Communication Today: Third Custom Edition for SLCC" By Richard Johnson-Sheehan
Document Analysis: "Object Centered: How Engineering Writing Embodies Objects" by Daniel Ding (2001)
Sample Engineering Documents
Writing Document Designs
Working Like a Mechanical Engineer:
Internships, Internships, Internships: The bast way in
Job Searching 101
What Materials Will I need
Networking with Others 101
Links to Professional Organizations
Acting Like a Mechanical Engineer:
Organizational Culture: What's it Like Out There
Sources Cited
Next: What is Mechanical Engineering->
About the Author
Nicolas B. is currently a student at Salt Lake Community College, with aspirations to attend Brigham Young University for Mechanical Engineering. For a full list of academic information regarding the author, check out his Academic Profile here.
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