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

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 engineer...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Henderson, Brad
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2020, 2020
Edition:1st ed. 2020
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. Introduction to the Math-Based Writing System
  • PArt I. Chapter 2. Part I Primer: The Elements of Sentence Algebra
  • Chapter 3. The Core Variables N, V, and X
  • Chapter 4. The Accessory Variables: Mn, Mv, L, C, and I
  • Chapter 5. Basic Sentence Equations: B1, B2, and B3
  • Chapter 6. More Basic Sentence Equations: B4 and B5
  • Chapter 7. Advanced Sentence Structures: Compound and Complex Sentences, and Relative Clauses
  • Chapter 8. More Advanced Sentence Structures: Verbal Phrases, Inversions, and Variations
  • Part II. Chapter 9. Part II Primer: The Elements of Sentence Optimization
  • Chapter 10. Simplify & Clarify
  • Chapter 11. Eliminate Category I Errors
  • Chapter 12. How to Advance Optimal Style
  • Chapter 13. How to Minimize Category II Errors
  • Part III. Chapter 14. Part I Primer: The Elements of Document Algorithms
  • Chapter 15. Project Proposals
  • Chapter 16. Status Reports
  • Chapter 17. Project Reports
  • Chapter 18. Tech-to-Nontech Briefs
  • Chapter 19. Instructional Job Aids
  • Chapter 20. Expanding and Innovating Short-Form Documents into Long-Form Documents
  • chapter 21. Twenty Universal Features of Excellent Engineering Documents