Introduction
Having difficulty with the writing part of your assignment? Below are some suggestions for getting help:
Books About How to Write Better
Graduate Level +
The following titles provide graduate students, academics and post-graduate professionals with advice on preparing theses, dissertations, technical reports, journal articles and other types of documentation in the areas of science, engineering and technology. Also check the ASU Library Catalog under the subject "Technical Writing" for more titles.
Note: Descriptions come from publisher advertising and/or the book's introductory chapter and are frequently abbreviated for brevity and space considerations.
Engineering Communication by Call number: TA158.5 .K55 2015 Science 3rd floorPublication date: 2014A practical how-to book ... for creating clear, accurate and engaging communication [whether] to produce dynamic written, oral, and visual communication. There are numerous complete examples ... Written with step-by-step instruction on how to create both written and oral communication.
Minimum Competence in Scientific English by Call number: OnlinePublication date: 2013Written for students in the fields of science, technology and engineering who have a basic knowledge of general English and who wish ... to master English as a work tool. [Combination workbook and textbook.]
A Scientific Approach to Writing for Engineers and Scientists by Call number: OnlinePublication date: 2014A guide to technical writing, presented in a systematic framework that mirrors the logic associated with the scientific process itself.
Style and Ethics of Communication in Science and Engineering by Call number: OnlinePublication date: 2008Present(s) methods for writing clearly and concisely and improving oral presentations ... provides practical guidelines for preparing theses, dissertations, journal papers for publication, and proposals for research funding. Issues of authorship, peer review, plagiarism, recordkeeping, and copyright are addressed in detail.
Writing for Science and Engineering by Call number: OnlinePublication date: 2012Explains in plain English the steps to writing abstracts, theses, journal papers, funding bids, literature reviews, and more ... also examines preparing seminar and conference presentations.
Writing Scientific Research Articles by Call number: OnlinePublication date: 2013Shows scientists how to apply their analysis and synthesis skills to overcoming the challenge of how to write, as well as what to write, to maximise their chances of publishing in international scientific journals ... provide(s) clear processes for writing each section of a manuscript, starting with clear "story" construction and packaging of results.
Undergraduate Level
The following titles are geared for undergraduates and provide advice on writing essays and reports for high school/college assignments.
Note: Descriptions come from publisher advertising and/or the book's introductory chapter and are frequently abbreviated for brevity and space considerations.
How to Write Better Essays by Call number: PE1429 .G74 2008 WestPublication date: 2008Takes the reader carefully through each stage of essay writing from interpretation of the question, to the research, planning, writing, and revision. The book shows how to improve not just study skills ... but thinking skills as well. Readers will learn how to analyze difficult concepts, criticize and evaluate arguments, use evidence, and develop more of their own ideas.
On Writing Well by Call number: PE1429 .Z5 2006 Hayden (older editions also available in Hayden and West)Publication date: 2006An enduring classic. For everybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get through the day ... Whether you want to write about people or places, science and technology, business, sports, the arts or about yourself ... On Writing Well offers you fundamental principles as well as the insights of a distinguished writer and teacher.- Writing better essays by Call number: OnlinePublication date: 2007Content is divided into four sections: preparing for writing, structuring and drafting, refining your writing, and editing and proofreading.
ASU Writing Centers
ASU Writing Centers offer a dynamic, supportive learning environment for undergraduate and graduate students at any stage of the writing process. Tutors from a wide range of majors help students hone writing skills and gain confiidence in their writing.
All ASU undergraduate or graduate students can receive in-person or online tutoring for help with:
- explore, plan, and develop ideas
- organize and structure a paper
- integrate and cite sources
- engage in writing and revision
- discuss editing and proofreading strategies
- find a place to write
For more details about tutoring, see the ASU Writing Centers' website.
Written worksheets and video tutorials about writing and English grammar are linked from this page ...
University Academic Success Programs: Academic Resources
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
Purdue's OWL (Online Writing Lab)
One of the first, and still one of the best, university writing assistance sites. Gives advice on both writing and citing for your assignments via written worksheets/handouts.
OWL Video Tutorials
In addition to the written worksheets/handouts, there is also an extensive collection of videos called located on You Tube. A special collection of 8 videos on writing in engineering is available.
