Abstract
Engineers are regarded as problem solvers who use science, technology and mathematics to solve real world problems to build a better physical world. Poor technical writing has been regarded as a significant problem for many engineering students and junior engineers. They are unable to present their new ideas and technical analyses effectively to other people. This paper reviews the issue of technical writing for engineering students in Australia. One possible solution to this problem is the introduction of a new subject in the engineering course curriculum on effective communication similar to some universities in the USA. It is suggested that Engineers Australia prepares a position paper on this issue to investigate the matter in order to recommend a suitable roadmap for implementation that can improve the communication skills of Australian engineering students and junior engineers.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of International Conference on Engineering Education and Research, 21-24 November 2016, Western Sydney University, Parramatta Campus, Sydney, Australia |
| Publisher | Western Sydney University |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780646957241 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| Event | International Conference on Engineering Education and Research - Duration: 21 Nov 2016 → … |
Conference
| Conference | International Conference on Engineering Education and Research |
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| Period | 21/11/16 → … |
Keywords
- engineering students
- technical writing
- communication
- report writing
