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Non-native English-speaking engineers' writing at the workplace /

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9811519838

9789811519826

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Non-native English-speaking engineers' writing at the workplace /

[Book]

Juan Du.

Singapore :

Springer,

[2020]

1 online resource (93 pages)

Includes bibliographical references.

Intro -- Contents -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Overview -- 1.2 Framework -- 1.3 Project Design -- 1.4 Limits of the Study -- 1.5 Outline -- References -- 2 The Importance of Writing in the Engineering Field in Today's Digital Age -- 2.1 Overview -- 2.2 Writing Needs in the Workplace -- 2.3 Globalized Communication -- 2.4 A Focus on Chinese Engineers -- 2.4.1 Participants -- 2.5 Summary -- References -- 3 High Writing Demands and Standards in the Workplace -- 3.1 Overview -- 3.2 Writing Demands at Work -- 3.3 The Demand for Good Writing Skills at Work -- 3.4 Summary -- References

4 Chinese Engineers' Writing Difficulties -- 4.1 Writing in a Second Language -- 4.1.1 Vocabulary -- 4.1.2 Syntax: Complexity Versus Density -- 4.1.3 Coherence -- 4.1.4 Social Contexts and Communicative Purpose -- 4.2 Textual Purpose in the Workplace -- 4.2.1 The Similarities Between the Writing Process and the Design Process -- 4.3 Summary -- References -- 5 Engineers' Explanations of Writing Difficulties -- 5.1 Inexperienced Writers -- 5.2 Professional Reputation -- 5.3 Avoiding Writing in the Workplace -- 5.3.1 Relying on Data to Avoid Writing -- 5.4 Summary -- References

6 Discussion and Implications -- 6.1 Overview -- 6.2 Discussion About Writing Difficulties -- 6.2.1 Language Versus Literacy -- 6.2.2 Disciplinary Literacy -- 6.3 Writing Process: Thinking, Revision, Not Just Editing -- 6.4 Lack of Writing in the Workplace -- 6.5 Perceptions of Professional Identities -- 6.6 Avoiding Writing in the Workplace -- 6.6.1 Reliance on Data -- 6.6.2 Lost Opportunities -- 6.7 Implications -- 6.7.1 Implication for Practice -- 6.7.2 Implications for Pedagogy -- 6.8 Future Research -- 6.9 Conclusion -- References -- Appendix A -- IRB Approval -- Appendix B

Informed Consent Form -- Appendix C -- Individual Interview Protocol

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Based on 55 semi-structured in-depth interviews, this book investigates 15 high-tech engineering co-op professionals' writing experience in the workplace. It shows how the digital age has had a marked impact on the engineers' methods of communication at work, and how on-the -job writing has affected engineers' technical competence, shaped their professional identities, challenged their views on Chinese and English writing, and hindered their success in the workplace. The book identifies three aspects of writing practice: engineers' linguistic and literacy challenges, the reasons behind these challenges, and coping strategies, which suggest that engineers are underprepared and lack necessary support in the workplace. Lastly, the study shows that engineers need to engage in technical literacy through on-the-job writing so that they can fully deal with workplace discourse and socialize with diverse professional groups. Since the sample group interviewed in this book is engineers who studied at universities in the United States and have a foot in the world of school and work as well as knowledge of both Eastern and Western cultures, the book appeals to teachers, students, engineers and scientists who are interested in scientific and technological writing. It is also valuable for educators who prepare scientists, engineers, and technical communicators for professional roles, as well as for communication practitioners who work with engineers.

Springer Nature

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Non-Native English-speaking Engineers' Writing at the Workplace.

9789811519826

English language-- Technical English.

Technical writing.

English language-- Technical English.

Technical writing.

Du, Juan.

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