Writing Technical Reports: Understanding Expectations
Issued by
Penn State College of Engineering
For young engineers and scientists, a gap exists between the general writing knowledge they have learned in English courses and the specific expectations placed on those engineers and scientists when writing professional reports. Drawing from hundreds of surveys and many one-on-one interviews of professionals, this badge addresses that gap. This badge was created and taught by Professor Michael Alley, the author of The Craft of Scientific Writing (Springer 2018).
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
Earning Criteria
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View 1 hour of films that address understanding audience analysis, organization, and language and illustration of reports in engineering and science.
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Show mastery of the material by scoring at least 90 percent cumulatively on the quizzes that contain at least 20 questions. If necessary, review films and retake quizzes to score a 90 percent grade.