Online Handbook

In this section of the site, you’ll find writing resources separated into five categories. Please note our Fair Use Guidelines as you explore the handbook.

	Types of Documents Information about different types of reports, including proposals, short reports, case studies, lab reports, memos, progress/interim reports, specification documents and writing for electronic media.
	Components of Documents General information for writing different parts of reports, including abstracts/executive summaries, introductions, literature reviews, methodologies, results, discussion and conclusions.
	Accurate Documentation Instruction on conducting secondary research in engineering, referencing properly (using the two most common methods in engineering) and appropriate source usage (paraphrase, direct citation, and plagiarism).
	Oral Communication Information on how to effectively plan, practice, present and design visuals for an oral presentation.
	The Writing Process Tips for managing the stages of the writing process, from strategic planning, outlining, drafting, to revision and editing.
	Fair Use Guidelines Gudelines for using our website and .pdf handouts. Please read carefully before linking to our site, printing and distributing handouts.