Integrated system of learning resources for technical communication: A report on a student survey

Communication skills are widely recognized as critical to engineers' professional success. However, many engineering programs face logistical realities that hamper their ability to help students become effective technical communicators. This work-in-progress paper reports on a pilot study that...

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Main Authors: Ishizaki, Suguru, Werner, Necia, Rohrbach, Stacie, Miller, Janel, Dzombak, David
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
engineering communication
Engineering students
motivation
online learning environment
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Technical Writing
Tutorials
Visualization
Writing
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Summary:Communication skills are widely recognized as critical to engineers' professional success. However, many engineering programs face logistical realities that hamper their ability to help students become effective technical communicators. This work-in-progress paper reports on a pilot study that examines how engineering students utilize the integrated system of learning resources that surround them. Preliminary findings from a student survey in an Environmental Engineering course are reported. The results suggest a need for further studies on the emotional-motivational dimension of engineering students with regard to their communication skills.
ISSN:2158-091X
DOI:10.1109/IPCC.2015.7235814