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Previous Assignment: CAD Assignment 2

Technical Writing Assignment

Next Assignment: Sustainable Chair Part 1
  1. Read chapters 1-4 and Appendix A of The Craft of Scientific Writing.
  2. Complete this assignment. Print out the assignment and make corrections to the print out.  Hand in a paper copy.  
  3. Check out this good article about the use of passive voice in your writing.  It will come in handy when you write your technical reports.

Grading

  • 2 points
  • You must get approximately 90% correct to receive credit

Educational Goals

  1. Refresh your grammar, punctuation, and usage skills.
  2. Understand the proper structure and language for a technical paper
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