Academic Writing for Engineering Publications [electronic resource] : A Guide for Non-native English Speakers / by Zhongchao Tan.

Part I. Introduction -- Introduction -- Academic Integrity -- Part II. Organization of Ideas -- Preparing for Writing -- Outlining -- Drafting Introduction -- Drafting Methodology -- Drafting Results and Discussion -- Drafting Conclusions -- Drafting Other Sections -- Part III. Engineering Language Skills -- Engineering Language -- Paragraphs -- Sentences -- Phrases and Words -- Visuals -- Punctuation -- Finalization -- Part IV. Correspondence -- Correspondence.

This textbook is designed for non-native English speakers who need to write scientific and engineering research articles, technical reports, engineering thesis, academic books, and other technical documents in English. The author focuses on formal academic writing in a professional language and frame. The book is written in standard English and provides useful guidelines on development of thoughts, organization of ideas, construction of paragraphs and sentences, and choices of precise words. It also pays attention to details such as visual creation, punctuation, and format. Informal writing is excluded from the scope of this practical guideline. Designed for non-native English writers who are studying and working in English-speaking countries; Uses hundreds of examples and emphasizes essential cultural difference for non-native English writers; Includes essentials of copyright and plagiarism, to help writers avoid challenges from readers or copyright holders. https://link.springer.com/.