About this course: Engineering leaders must write extensively for their jobs, and their writing needs to be professional, reader-focused, and error-free. What leaders write in particular can affect productivity and the bottom line, so the written communication that leaders create must be clear and concise. In this course, you’ll learn essential writing skills that you can apply in your daily activities on the job as an engineering leader. You’ll learn key principles in • Approaching various engineering genres • Using the writing process to create quality documents • Making your writing structured • Making your writing clear and concise • Handling style, tone, and voice
Who is this class for: This course is geared toward practicing engineers who are early in their careers, especially those who are either in or approaching their first leadership role.
Created by: Rice University
Taught by: Gayle Moran, Lecturer in Professional and Engineering Communication
Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
Taught by: Beata Krupa, Lecturer in Professional and Engineering Communication
Rice Center for Engineering Leadership
| Basic Info |
Course 3 of 3 in the
Engineering Management Certificate, Part 2: Communication Specialization.
|
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 5 weeks of study, 3-5 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Specialization Introduction - Communication for Engineers
3 videos, 4 readings
Course Introduction - Writing Skills for Engineers
1 video, 6 readings
Week 1: Things to Know Before You Begin
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 importanc...
8 videos, 4 readings
Graded: Writing Sample - Baseline
Graded: Emails
Graded: Module 1 Quiz
WEEK 2
Week 2: Developing Paragraphs and Writing Reports
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 id...
9 videos, 4 readings
Graded: A Report or a Proposal
Graded: Module 2 Quiz
WEEK 3
Week 3: Clarity and Conciseness
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...
8 videos, 3 readings, 1 practice quiz
Graded: Module 3 Quiz
WEEK 4
Week 4: The Finishing Touches
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 ...
9 videos, 6 readings
Graded: Module 4 Quiz
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