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EDSGN 100/100S: Introduction to Engineering Design
This guide is for students in all sections of Penn State Harrisburg's EDSGN 100 and EDSGN 100S. It includes databases, research tips, and other resources for various assignments.
Writing in the sciences is a difficult task for anyone. These resources will help you communicate effectively in this course. When you need assistance with your writing and citations please reach out to the campus Learning Center.
There's no such thing as generic "good" writing. Writing quality—and impact—comes from how well it fits its purpose. This course shows how to give all your writing more impact, regardless of its purpose.
This book uses scores of examples to show the differences between scientific writing that informs and persuades and scientific writing that does not. It identifies five key elements of style that distinguish the best scientific documents.
The Chicago Guide to Communicating Science recognizes that writers come to the table with different needs and audiences. Through solid examples and concrete advice, Montgomery sets out to help scientists develop their own voice and become stronger communicators.
Presents a "scientific" approach to writing that mirrors the sensibilities of scientists and engineers, an approach based on an easily-discernable set of principles. Rather than merely stating rules for English grammar and composition, this book explains the reasons behind these rules and shows that good reasons can guide every writing decision.
Oral Communications
Public speaking and presenting is often nerve-wracking. Check out these resources to show up prepared and ready to present to your audience.
In the assertion-evidence (AE) approach, you build your talk on messages (not topics) to tell a coherent and compelling story about your work. Those messages you then support with visual evidence (not bullet lists). In addition, you engage the audience by fashioning sentences on the spot, but after practice.
Strong team presentations are developed and delivered together. While "divide and conquer" seems like an efficient approach, it often isn't effective. This course walks through the crucial aspects of presenting as a team.