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Writing Resources

Writing memos and reports

• Writing Technical Memos - Structure and Content
• Format Conventions for  Technical Reports and Memos
• Purdue OWL (On-line Writing Laboratory) resources:
  • Memos
  • Reports
• Also refer to resources from your classes, particularly:
  • Ráez, Engineering (ENGR 101) chapters on:
    • Engineering Communication
    • Laboratory and Project Reports
    • Resumes and Interviews
    • Grammar and Style
  • Voland, Engineering by Design (ENGR 199):
    • Writing Technical Reports (pp. 12-18)

References

• Citation Machine (automatic formatting of references)
• Citing Web Resources
  • Quick Reference
  • Citation Guide (Lafayette College)
• Evaluating Sources: The CRAAP Test (Cal State Chico)

Researching Engineering Topics

• IPFW Helmke Library Page
• Searching for Books:  IUCAT
• Searching for Articles: Key IPFW Data Bases
  • ACM Digital Library
  • ASCE Journals
  • IEEE All Society Periodicals
  • Compendex (Ei Engineering Village)
  • Academic Search Premier (EBSCO host)
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