Create a technical report on an engineering project.
Creation of a report should include developing the following:
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Research questions and/or hypothesis
- Methods and materials
- Results
- Conclusions
- Appendices (e.g., raw data, sketches, notes, surveys)
- References for sources consulted/cited.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the purpose of an abstract?
- What elements belong in an abstract?
- Why should one include appendices with raw data in a technical report?
- What is the difference between expository writing and technical writing?
- Why are spelling, sentence structure, correct grammar, and precise usage crucial in technical writing?
- How can one determine how much information to include to make one’s technical report complete without becoming too verbose?
- Why is it important to include references for sources?