Info about this blog:
This blog is aimed primarily at graduate students in engineering and science who are faced with the daunting task of writing a thesis and who could use some help and advice to make the experience less stressful and overwhelming. However, the advice I’ll be posting on this blog will be useful to anyone who is facing a technical writing challenge including practicing engineers, undergraduate students in science and engineering, or technical school students.
I’ll also be posting advice on designing and delivering effective presentations, as well as advice on effective teaching. So please subscribe and come back often to see what’s new.
Info about me:
I’m a retired hydrotechnical (civil) engineer with 30+ years of experience. I was also an engineering professor for 24 years and the advice I’m presenting in this blog evolved over many years of advising my own students. I know from personal experience that technical writing is one of the most challenging parts of any graduate program, yet one of the most important job and life skills for scientists and engineers. It’s my hope that this advice will help you to get through your technical writing challenge with as little stress as possible. Best of luck!
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First of all I want to say fantastic blog! I had a quick question which I’d like to ask if you don’t mind.
I was curious to find out how you center yourself and clear your
mind prior to writing. I’ve had difficulty clearing my mind in getting my thoughts out. I do enjoy writing but it just seems like the first 10 to 15 minutes tend to be lost simply just trying to figure out how to begin. Any suggestions or tips? Many thanks!
July 14, 2013 at 7:11 pm
I generally warm up by working on a few figures or tables – that helps me to get in the right mindset. However, I think if in only take you 10 to 15 minutes to get going – that’s really good. I think the important thing is to set aside at least 2 to 3 hours at a time for writing, so that the start-up time is negligible in comparison.
Good luck!
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January 26, 2015 at 6:59 am
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May 7, 2017 at 11:54 pm
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