report writing and wording
report writing and wording
(OP)
Hey all,
I'm not 100% sure I'm writing in the right forum but I've found a very interesting thread which included references on writing clean and clear reports and using proper wording.
I'm not english and though my english is fine for everyday life, I find my technical reports being unclear. Hugely long sentences and not the best wording are part of the problem.
Does anyone know any websites or books on how to improve my technical english or any method I could use?
I bet years of practice are a big part of it, but it's always a good idea to start in the right direction...
Thanks in advance for any help
I'm not 100% sure I'm writing in the right forum but I've found a very interesting thread which included references on writing clean and clear reports and using proper wording.
I'm not english and though my english is fine for everyday life, I find my technical reports being unclear. Hugely long sentences and not the best wording are part of the problem.
Does anyone know any websites or books on how to improve my technical english or any method I could use?
I bet years of practice are a big part of it, but it's always a good idea to start in the right direction...
Thanks in advance for any help





RE: report writing and wording
Check out Forum1010 on this site.
RE: report writing and wording
http://techreports.larc.nasa.gov/ltrs/PDF/NASA-64-sp7010.pdf
A more modern piece of advice that couldn't have been forseen when the above document was written: Use a spelling checker. Then read the document again AFTER the spell checker to (a) catch the words that were replaced with the wrong word, and (b) check the grammar without distractions.
Grammer checkers are not usually very helpful, but shorter sentences do make them more reliable.
"Simplicate, and add more lightness" - Bill Stout
Steven Fahey, CET
RE: report writing and wording
I've downloaded that document, didn't think of looking on LARC,
thanks again for the inputs
RE: report writing and wording
"Handbook of Technical Writing", Third Ed., Charles T. Brusaw/Gerald J. Alred/ Walter E. Olin, St. Matins Press, New York, NY, ISBN: 0-312-35810-5.
I swear by it.
HSThompson
RE: report writing and wording
For more details of Simplified English, contact AECMA at www.aecma.org. Document reference number is PSC-85-16598.