Centre for Engineering in Society
- 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Engineering, Computer Science and Visual Arts Integrated Complex, Room EV3.309, 1515 Ste. Catherine St. W., Montreal
Objectives
This course will familiarize students with strategies for effective writing of engineering documents. Areas covered include:
- Identification of audience and document purpose
- Analysis of component parts of engineering documents
- Adapting templates for effective document design
- Planning and implementing the writing process
- Revision techniques
Course description
Although engineers spend much of their time preparing a wide variety of documents, many feel under-trained in this important area of practice. Course participants will learn how to create effective engineering documents. Special attention will be given to optimizing the writing process -- from start to final revision.
Credit hours: 7.5
Instructor
Deborah Dysart-Gale is an associate professor and chair of the Centre for Engineering in Society. She holds a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh, an MA from the University of Houston and a BA from Queen’s College, New York. She leads faculty research and training in cross-cultural communication and composition studies.
- $300 (plus tax) | Students should bring laptops for writing exercises.
- Register online or phone 514-848-2424, ext. 4397, or 1-888-777-3330.
