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Technical Report Writing for Engineers

Andrew Garrard, Jen Rowson, Adam Beagles, Claire Johnson, Stephen Beck, Pete Mylon, Alice Lawrence, Mark Heslop, Jamie Sparkes, Chris Black, Robert Owen, Peta Kirk, and Matthew Tipuric

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is designed for both student and professional engineers. It will teach you the technical report writing skills you need to tackle everything from a two-page document to a PhD thesis. As such, it will be applicable for the entirety of your engineering degree or career. You can use the hashtag #FLreportwriting to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

Why technical reports are important for communicating ideas and concepts
The anatomy of a technical report
How to write aims and objectives
Citing and referencing
Presenting equations and nomenclature
Figures, diagrams and labelling
Presenting data
Units, precision and errors
Use of language and tense
How and why to write discussion sessions
Writing an abstract

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Practical technical report writing for engineers

According to learners, this course provides a solid foundation specifically for engineers looking to improve their report writing skills. It is often highlighted for its clear explanations and focus on the practical elements of technical communication, such as handling figures, data, and citations. While particularly beneficial for students or those newer to report writing, some experienced professionals found parts of the material to be somewhat basic for their needs. Overall, students report gaining valuable skills directly applicable to their studies or careers.

Helpful guidance on figures, data, and citations.

"I found the sections on figures, data, and citations really helpful for my engineering reports."

"The advice on presenting data and using appropriate units was very practical."

"Understanding how to correctly cite sources is crucial, and this course covered it well."

Highly recommended for students or new professionals.

"As an engineering student, this course was exactly what I needed to start writing proper reports."

"Perfect for anyone who is just starting out in technical writing."

"It provided a great introduction to the basics needed for university-level work."

Provides a clear framework for technical reports.

"This course gave me the essential structure for writing technical reports."

"It clearly explained the different parts needed for a good technical report."

"I now understand the standard anatomy of a technical report much better."

May be too basic for experienced engineers.

"While the course is solid, I felt it didn't go deep enough for someone with a few years of experience."

"Much of the content covered was already familiar to me as a practicing engineer."

"It provides a good overview, but professionals might be looking for more advanced techniques."

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Provides a comprehensive overview of the research process, from developing a research question to writing an abstract. It is an essential read for anyone who wants to learn how to write a strong abstract.

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