A Math-Based Writing System for Engineers: Sentence Algebra & Document Algorithms

Description

This book presents the generative rules for formal written communication, in an engineering context, through the lens of mathematics. Aimed at engineering students headed for careers in industry and professionals needing a “just in time” writing resource, this pragmatic text covers all that engineers need to become successful workplace writers, and leaves out all pedagogical piffle they do not. Organized into three levels of skill-specific instruction, A Math-Based Writing System for Engineers: SentenceAlgebra & Document Algorithms guides readers through the process of building accurate, precise sentences to structuring efficient, effective reports. The book’s indexed design provides convenient access for both selective and comprehensive readers, and is ideal for university students; professionals seeking a thorough, “left -brained” treatment of English grammar and “go to” document structures; and ESL engineers at all levels. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxiv Introduction to the Math-Based Writing System (Brad Henderson)....Pages 1-4 Front Matter ....Pages 5-5 Part I Primer: The Elements of Sentence Algebra (Brad Henderson)....Pages 7-15 The Core Variables N, V, and X (Brad Henderson)....Pages 17-33 The Accessory Variables: Mn, Mv, L, C, and I (Brad Henderson)....Pages 35-49 Basic Sentence Equations: B1, B2, and B3 (Brad Henderson)....Pages 51-70 More Basic Sentence Equations: B4 and B5 (Brad Henderson)....Pages 71-89 Advanced Sentence Structures: Compound and Complex Sentences and Relative Clauses (Brad Henderson)....Pages 91-106 More Advanced Sentence Structures: Verbal Phrases, Inversions, and Variations (Brad Henderson)....Pages 107-136 Front Matter ....Pages 137-137 Part II Primer: The Elements of Sentence Optimization (Brad Henderson)....Pages 139-144 Simplify and Clarify (Brad Henderson)....Pages 145-153 Eliminate Category I Errors (Brad Henderson)....Pages 155-173 Advance Optimal Style (Brad Henderson)....Pages 175-185 Minimize Category II Errors (Brad Henderson)....Pages 187-207 Front Matter ....Pages 209-209 Part III Primer: The Elements of Document Algorithms (Brad Henderson)....Pages 211-216 Project Proposals (Brad Henderson)....Pages 217-234 Status Reports (Brad Henderson)....Pages 235-248 Project Reports (Brad Henderson)....Pages 249-270 Tech-to-Nontech Briefs (Brad Henderson)....Pages 271-287 Instructional Job Aids (Brad Henderson)....Pages 289-310 Expanding and Innovating Short-Form Documents into Long-Form Documents (Brad Henderson)....Pages 311-337 Twenty Universal Features of Excellent Engineering Documents (Brad Henderson)....Pages 339-348 Back Matter ....Pages 349-357