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Writing and

Presentation are

Systemic, Total

Quality Processes

Writing is an example of theCommunication System

Sender

Receiver

Message

Performance B o u n d a r i e

s

Objective, Size, V-Aids,Environment, Time, Duration, Venue

Channel f e e d

b a c k

The Processes of Writing

C, Im11. Collect feedback. 12. Improve.

P4. Organize.C

5. Field check .I6. Write /Type text.

C, Im7. Revise .C, Im8. Field check .

C, Im9. Edit /Proofread .I10. Print , Bind , Distribute .

P3. Outline .

I2. Collect Ideas.

P1. Define SMCR+ (OFSETT ).

The Process (1)

1.Define M.

2.Define TS.

3.Collect data about M.

4.Outline collected data.

Plan

Improve

Implement

Check

The Process (2)

4.Organize M into:

Introduction

Body

Conclusion.

Plan

Improve

Implement

Check

Power: the Process

P: plan, define SMCR, discover,

O: outline, organize

W: sentences/paragraph, specialparts

E: evaluate, correct, improve

R: revise, edit. Fine tune


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Categories of Scientific PublicationsField case historiesField case studiesLaboratory workReview papers

Computer modeling and simulationEconomics and Management

Theoretical or fundamental researchMagazines, Papers

Reports, ProposalsDissertations, Theses

Books

• Introduction• Body• Conclusion• Way-to-begin

1. Develop the sub-topic into effectivesentences. Way-to-develop

2. Concludeparagraphs.

3. Write transitionbetweenparagraphs.

4. Write the lastparagraph.

1. Define SMCROFES.

2. Collect data.

3. Outline ideas.

4. Organize outline.

5.Write.6. Revise text.

7. Field-check.

8. Edit.9. Dispatch.

10. Get feedback.

11. Evaluate. Improve.

Parts, Sentences &ParagraphBasic Steps Where to start first?Start with known, clear and specific thingsWhich of these?

Introduction

Summary/Abstract

Body

Conclusion

Title

Thesis Statement

• Terminology• Methodology• Experimental setup• Literature survey• System description• Sequencing events• What was done• Results, Analysis• Discussions• …

Where to start first?BodyThen?

Introduction

Summary/Abstract

Body

Conclusion

Title

Thesis StatementText Parts

1. Introduction

2. Body3. Conclusion

Text Parts

1. Introduction

2. Body3. Conclusion4. Transitional


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ExamplesSome people would like to distinguishbetween the writing done by scientistsand engineers. However, the principlesof writing are the same.

This text is concerned with the

principles common to the requirementsfor technical writing, no matter whodoes the writing.

An Example

Introduction Body Conclusion

Some people would like todistinguish between the writing doneby scientists and engineers.However, the principles of writing arethe same. This text is concerned with

the principles common to therequirements for technical writing, nomatter who does the writing.

An ExampleIntroduction Body Conclusion

Sirs,

This letter responds to your

advertisement … seeking new

graduates. I am interested in

your job offer ….


During my university studies, Iwas one of the top ten of

graduates of 2004 …. I preferpursuing a career in yourcompany, although I mayreceive interesting offers fromother organizations because… .


You find enclosed my résumé. Iam ready to discuss mycredentials at your convenience.If this is possible I can be reachedat … during ….

I am looking forward to hearingfrom you soon.



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Clarity and precision are ofteninterdependent. Clarity is achievedwhen the writer has communicatedmeaningfully to the reader. Precisionis achieved when the writer attainsexact correspondence between thematter to be communicated andwritten expression. Faults in clarity

and precision result when thefollowing occur....

What happens when the source(person) tries to establishcommonness of experience withthe receiver? First, the sourceencodes the message he wants tocommunicate. The message isthen sent to the receiver. Thereceiver gets the message and candecode it only within the

framework of his knowledge of thesubject and his personalexperience.

What kinds of things must writers learn tobecome effective and efficientcommunicators? Writers shouldunderstand the situation, uses, andaudiences for a given communication andwrite for those audiences and uses. Alsothey should have clear organisation andlogical reasoning; they should write clearand concise sentences; and that theyshould follow the standard conventions forgrammar, punctuation, and othermechanics. In other words, writers should

produce sentences that readers can easilyunderstand, and they should place thosesentences in context of paragraphs andlarger.

Captures reader's interest.Announces the topic.

Contents

Defines problem/process/objects.Defines background/history.Presents the thesis statement.States purpose/scope/objective.Presents contents of the text. May contain quotations.

The IntroductionStructure

Introduce topic prepare for the thesis.

or

Write the thesis shortly develop

or

Use a mixture of the two techniques.

The Opening

Do not include details, results,discussions, conclusions and/or

recommendations

Not only the physical and life sciencesbut also the social sciences and thehumanities require the services oftechnical writers. For example, adiscussion on language testing can

become very "technical." Demographyoffers a variety of aspects involvingcomplex statistical data,....

Insects, animals, and birds communicate. Abee returning from flowers with a load ofnectar performs a dance that tells the otherbees in hive where to get nectar....


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SPE Operations Positioned for the Future

First, support functions are delegated toFinance and Administration. This changewas a major step toward more efficientand cost-effective operations. Too manypeople were gathering materials from avariety of locations to send some-where,trying to find the most cost-effective way tosend them. By consolidating this

responsibility into a single area, we shouldsee significant improvements in efficiencyand expenditures.

SPE Operations Positioned for the Future

Third, activities to stimulate existingrevenue streams and generate new onesare assigned to the Enterprises Group.This group includes a strong marketingand research element. Promotion ofSPE programs previously was done on alargely fragmented basis, by staff withoutsufficient training, and resources. A goodmarketing effort is important not only to letmembers know about what programs areavailable, but also to maximize income

from revenue-generating activities tosupport other programs. The researchelement was considered especially criticalto help SPE focus on what members need.

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