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Technical Writing

Indian Institute of Technology IIT Guwahati
Guwahati , India
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Technical Communication | Communications
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Information and Communication Technologies | Journalism and Information
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English
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Department of Mechanical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati offers a range of programs for students.


Academics

  • All programs
    • Undergraduate
      • Master of Technology
      • Aerodynamics and Propulsion
      • Manufacturing Science and Engineering
      • Computational Mechanics
      • Fluids and Thermal Engineering
      • Machine Design
    • PG Courses and Electives
    • Minor in Mechanical Engineering (July-2023 onwards)
    • Ph.D
      • M.Tech + PhD (Dual Degree)
      • Aerospace and Propulsion (Implemented From July 2024)
      • Manufacturing Science and Engineering (Implemented From July 2024)
      • Computational Mechanics (Implemented From July 2024)
      • Fluids and Thermal Engineering (Implemented From July 2024)
      • Machine Design (Implemented From July 2024)

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  • Projects

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  • Books
  • Book Chapters
  • Conference Publications
  • Journal Publications
  • Patents
  • Posters

Technical Writing

Course Description

The Technical Writing course, ME 503, is a core course with 1-0-2-4 L-T-P-C.


Course Details

  • Course Name: Technical Writing
  • Course Code: ME 503
  • Syllabus: The course covers modes of technical communication, including reports, technical papers, book chapters, manuals, and posters. It also delves into the structure of a technical document, copyright issues, and proper procedures for citing published works and referencing styles. Additionally, the course addresses common mistakes in English in scientific documents, the proper way to write and cite equations, and the use of figures and tables. Students will learn how to write a good technical paper, a review paper, and abstracts, as well as how to prepare synopses, cover letters, responses, discussions, and keywords.

References

  1. Alred, G. J., Brusaw, C. T., & Oliu, W. E. Handbook of technical writing. 9th edition. Bedford/St. Martin, 2009
  2. Parija, S.C. & Kate, V. (Ed.), Writing and publishing a scientific research paper, Springer/Singapore, 2017
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