Speaker(s)

Dr. Pat Mokhtarian, Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chair of the Transportation Technology and Policy Graduate Group, and Associate Director of the Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis

Abstract

What if you had a Nobel prize-winning idea but could not explain it to anyone? In this age of 140-character tweets and 30-second sound bites, good writing skills are still important – and scarcer and more valuable than ever. This seminar covers some principles of good writing and common pitfalls. Find out – ahead of time – what your professors are expecting when you turn in a written assignment.

Link to Technical Writing Handout with Appendices: Technical writing handout