Jacqueline Acuff

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Jacqueline Acuff

Presents a SunCam continuing education series on the topic of:

Written Reports

Contact author at:
jacquelineacuff66@gmail.com
Robstown, Texas

Bachelor of Arts, University of Illinois – Teaching of English (Rhetoric Minor)

Master of Arts, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi – English (Rhetoric Emphasis)

Instructor, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, 1998, 2001-2015

Courses Taught: Technical Writing, Professional Communication (Technical Writing for Engineers), assorted Rhetoric and English courses, distance learning classes, video-conference classes, dual credit classes

Awards: Randall Popken Rhetoric Award “Manipulation of Images: Implications for Teaching Critical Observation” 2006

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384-Practical Guide to Writing Engineering Reports

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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.

Course Description:

The course covers basic elements of an effective technical report. A first consideration is the purpose of the report and the audience needs. Readability factors include language choices and organization strategies, such as highlighting/orienting devices: paragraphing, headings, bulleted lists, bold, italics, underline, etc. Proper documentation of sources allows for incorporating the work of others smoothly and accurately. Effective choice of graphics can visually support your text. Simplified outlines of common types of reports in the course include procedures, proposals, and progress reports. Additionally, there are tips on grammar, punctuation, and spelling common to engineering and technical topics, as well as commonly confused words.