1. GE 306Dr SaMeH1 Engineering Report Writing (GE 306) Associate Professor of Environmental Eng. Civil Engineering Department Engineering College Almajma’ah University s.mohamed@mu.edu.sa Oct. 2013 Sameh Saadeldin Ahmed

2. GE 306Dr SaMeH2 This course aims at achieving the objectives: -Introduce the student to the basic style of technical engineering reports. -How to write an abstract? -Acquire the knowledge to prepare table of contents using computer software. -Learn how to construct list of figures, list of tables, and list of abbreviations using macros in computer software. -Learn how to write an introduction and report body. -How to write proper references? - Exercises including written descriptions of both objects and processes. Course Objectives

3. GE 306Dr SaMeH3 -Definition of technical reports -Types of reports -Cover and page title -Abstract -Table of contents -Lists of Abbrev., Figures and Tables -Introduction -Report body -Analysis of results -Tables and graphs -Conclusions and Recommendations -References – Appendix -Exercises showing common mistakes in writing the technical reports – Presentation skills. Course Topics

4. GE 306Dr SaMeH4 1. Students are required to attend lectures in regular base. 2.Students are asked to revise in advance the contents of the course. 3.Participating in the discussions and solving the exercises is a must for all the students. Consulting the course teacher at any time during the office hours. Student's duties

5. GE 306Dr SaMeH5 Contents (week by week) WeekSubjectContent 1 st week Definition of technical reports Report Planning Before writing Why you are writing What you hope to achieve Who you are writing for

6. GE 306Dr SaMeH6 Contents (week by week) WeekSubjectContent 2 nd week Types of reports Short reports daily, weekly annual reports Cover and page title 3 rd week Engineering reports

7. GE 306Dr SaMeH7 Contents (week by week) WeekSubjectContent 4 th week Report Format and Organization Abstract Table of contents Lists of Abbreviations List of Figures List of Tables 5 th week

8. GE 306Dr SaMeH8 Contents (week by week) WeekSubjectContent 6 th week Report body Introduction Literature Review Methodology 7 th week Results Analysis of Results Discussion

9. GE 306 Dr SaMeH9 Contents (week by week) WeekSubjectContent 8 th week Tables and graphs Header and tags Figure, Chart, Picture,..

10. GE 306Dr SaMeH10 The exam will take place one day between (22/12/ and 24/12/1435). A note will be send to remind the students one week in advance. Total marks for this exam is : 15 marks 1st mid term exam

11. GE 306Dr SaMeH11 Contents (week by week) WeekSubjectContent 9 th week Conclusions and Recommendations Conclusions What is the difference between conclusion and Abstract? Recommendations When, why and How?

12. GE 306Dr SaMeH12 Contents (week by week) WeekSubjectContent 10 th week References Report references book references Journals Website Ways to write and cite references.

13. GE 306Dr SaMeH13 Contents (week by week) WeekSubjectContent 11 th week Appendix why? Numbering Part of the report or separate?

14. GE 306Dr SaMeH14 Contents (week by week) WeekSubjectContent 12 th week Exercises showing common mistakes in writing the technical reports

15. GE 306Dr SaMeH15 The exam will take place one day between (10 -12/2/1435). A note will be send to remind the students one week in advance. Total marks for this exam is : 15 marks 2nd mid term exam

16. GE 306Dr SaMeH16 Contents (week by week) WeekSubjectContent 13 th week Presentation skills

17. GE 306Dr SaMeH17 Contents (week by week) WeekSubjectContent 14 th week Selected Topics Preparing your CV Reading Engineering reports

18. GE 306Dr SaMeH18 Grading Policy Grading Component MarksExam Date Mid Exam (1)15 %To be announced Mid Exam (2)20 %To be announced Quizzes15 % Reports, Assignments, HWs 10 % Final exam40% Total100%

19. GE 306Dr SaMeH19 Textbook: Kenneth W. Houp, Thomas E. Pearsall, Elizabeth Tebeaux, and Sam Dragga, “ Reporting Technical Information ”, International Eleventh edition, New York, Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2009. References: Beer McMurry, “A Guide to Writing as an Engineer”, 3rd. Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2009. Textbook and References