Scientific and Technical Writing: From Problem to Proposal
Edition: 5
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 252
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The NEW 5th edition of Scientific and Technical Writing: From Problem to Proposal is built around a single concept - that students learn professional writing through ownership of their ideas. This text equips students with the real-world skills that today’s employers seek.
Scientific and Technical Writing: From Problem to Proposal:
- is a proposal writing text. It assists students in building a proposal from the ground up.
- includes an author-constructed heuristic known as the “Six P’s” which assists students in understanding the information accumulated and where the research process needs to go next.
- features the job search chapter early on in order to prepare students for subsequent and less familiar assignments.
- contains a learner-centered theme throughout: peer review workshop exercises and key assignments are included.
CLICK HERE to view William Magrino's Recent Blog Article
A Coordinated Approach to Information Literacy: Expanding the Boundaries of the Traditional Research Writing Classroom and the University Libraries
Preface to Instructors
Chapter One: The Project Proposal From the Gound Up
The Six Parts of the Project Proposal
The Interdependence of the Six P’s
The Six P’s in Action
References
The Newspaper Assignment
The Six P’s Assignment
Chapter Two: Readings in Scientific and Technical Writing
Introduction
References
The Essential Tension: Tradition and Innovation in Scientific Research
Questions for Discussion
Slow Ideas
Questions for Discussion
Can the Bacteria in Your Gut Explain Your Mood?
Questions for Discussion
Framing and Re-Framing in Environmental Science: Explaining Climate Change to the Public
Questions for Discussion
The 5 R’s: An Emerging Bold Standard for Conducting Relevant Research in a Changing World
Questions for Discussion
“I’m Ambivalent about It”: The Dilemmas of PowerPoint
Questions for Discussion
Organizing Data in Tables and Charts: Different Criteria for Different Tasks
Questions for Discussion
The Missing Link: The Lack of Citations and Copyright Notices in Multimedia Presentations
Questions for Discussion
Chapter Three: The Job Search Assignment
The Assignment
Sample Job Search Assignment
The Job Search Assignment Peer Review Workshop
Chapter Four: Researching Your Topic
Primary and Secondary Sources
Scholarly, Professional, and Popular: Evaluating Secondary Sources
Researching the Patron, Problem, and Paradigm
Searching for a Theoretical Frame
Searching for Models of Success
Merging Theory and Practice
The White Paper Assignment
Sample White Paper
The White Paper Assignment Peer Review Workshop
Finding Books, Journal Articles, and Other Sources at the Library
The Annotated Bibliography Assignment
Sample Annotated Bibliography
The Annotated Bibliography Peer Review Workshop
Chapter Five: The Letter of Inquiry
The Assignment
Requirements
Purpose
Typical Pitfalls and Problems
Some General Advice, or “14 Steps to a Strong Letter of Inquiry”
Sample Letter of Inquiry
The Letter of Inquiry Peer Review Workshop
Chapter Six: The Oral Presentation
The Assignment
The Basic Parts of the Presentation
How to Prepare
The Question of Delivery
Advice on Using PowerPoint Slides
Some PowerPoint Slide “Don’ts”
Final Words of Advice
Using Presentation Software to Develop a Presentation
The Graphic Aids Assignment
Sample Oral Presentation Slide Show
The Oral Presentation Peer Review Workshop
The Oral Presentation Evaluation
Chapter Seven: The Project Proposal
The Assignment
The Parts of the Proposal
Sample Project Proposal
The Project Proposal Peer Review Workshop I
The Project Proposal Peer Review Workshop II
The Project Proposal Peer Review Workshop III
The Project Proposal Evaluation
Index
William Magrino is an Associate Teaching Professor at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick and served as Director of Business & Technical Writing at their New Brunswick campus from 2007-2020. He holds a PhD in English Literature and frequently presents his research at international conferences on topics concerning literature, pedagogy, professionalism, and administration. An active scholar, Dr. Magrino is a contributor to New Paths to Raymond Carver, published by the University of South Carolina Press, and the recently released Trump Fiction, from Lexington Books.
Dr. Magrino is the author of two professional writing textbooks with Kendall Hunt, now in their fifth editions. Business and Professional Writing: From Problem to Proposal and Scientific and Technical Writing: From Problem to Proposal have served as the main resources for the two most popular professional writing courses at Rutgers for more than a decade and have since been adopted at colleges and universities around the world.
In addition, Dr. Magrino co-authored three peer-reviewed articles with Dr. Peter Sorrell examining the pedagogical implications of social media, all derived from previous conference presentations. Their most recent article, adapted from a conference presentation, appears in the spring, 2019 issue of Interdisciplinary Humanities. Predictive of the current educational moment, “The Kids Aren’t Alright: Teaching the Personal and Professional of Social Media,” is a glance back at the past decade of teaching with and about social media, as well as a prescient look forward to the myriad opportunities afforded the composition instructor within these virtual spaces. Dr. Magrino’s current research examines the promise and pitfalls associated with “remote” teaching in the post-COVID academic world.
“I used the text extensively when I taught at Rutgers University. It is a clear, step-by-step guide to the basics of research writing within the framework of Business and Technical Writing. Moreover, it is equally useful as a concise guide to research writing on any level, even in the graduate arena. The device of the "6 Ps" is eminently useful and explained in detail here; the text demonstrates how these principles underlie solid academic argumentation by continually returning to specific assignment sequences and suggestions for additional work on the part of both instructor and student.”
Peter Sorrell
Assistant Professor, English Department
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
“This book is as close as they can get to real-world situations…It is an excellent resource that covers all of the fundamental skills needed to succeed at work, by encouraging critical thinking, evaluation and most importantly effective written communication…a must-read for any student who wishes to succeed in college and beyond.”
M.K. Srinivasan
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
“The book presents an original and straightforward approach to the drafting and revising of several technical documents. The 6 P's capture the most salient components of a successful project proposal and enable students to perform meaningful and comprehensive research. Numerous samples and worksheets facilitate dynamic and productive group work in the classroom, training students to assess materials from a critical, informed perspective.”
Francesco Pascuzzi
Ramapo College
“This textbook's content, framing, and sequence invite students to think critically, collaborate, and be creative. Students find it intuitive to develop the writing skills they know they'll need in college and career.”
Daniel Larkins
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
“It is the most organized classroom book that I have used to teach technical writing. Learning about scientific and technical writing should not be overly complicated and these chapters relate to the real world in every way. Students advised that they added the book to their collections for future use in their careers.”
Renee Pistone
Kean University
The NEW 5th edition of Scientific and Technical Writing: From Problem to Proposal is built around a single concept - that students learn professional writing through ownership of their ideas. This text equips students with the real-world skills that today’s employers seek.
Scientific and Technical Writing: From Problem to Proposal:
- is a proposal writing text. It assists students in building a proposal from the ground up.
- includes an author-constructed heuristic known as the “Six P’s” which assists students in understanding the information accumulated and where the research process needs to go next.
- features the job search chapter early on in order to prepare students for subsequent and less familiar assignments.
- contains a learner-centered theme throughout: peer review workshop exercises and key assignments are included.
CLICK HERE to view William Magrino's Recent Blog Article
A Coordinated Approach to Information Literacy: Expanding the Boundaries of the Traditional Research Writing Classroom and the University Libraries
Preface to Instructors
Chapter One: The Project Proposal From the Gound Up
The Six Parts of the Project Proposal
The Interdependence of the Six P’s
The Six P’s in Action
References
The Newspaper Assignment
The Six P’s Assignment
Chapter Two: Readings in Scientific and Technical Writing
Introduction
References
The Essential Tension: Tradition and Innovation in Scientific Research
Questions for Discussion
Slow Ideas
Questions for Discussion
Can the Bacteria in Your Gut Explain Your Mood?
Questions for Discussion
Framing and Re-Framing in Environmental Science: Explaining Climate Change to the Public
Questions for Discussion
The 5 R’s: An Emerging Bold Standard for Conducting Relevant Research in a Changing World
Questions for Discussion
“I’m Ambivalent about It”: The Dilemmas of PowerPoint
Questions for Discussion
Organizing Data in Tables and Charts: Different Criteria for Different Tasks
Questions for Discussion
The Missing Link: The Lack of Citations and Copyright Notices in Multimedia Presentations
Questions for Discussion
Chapter Three: The Job Search Assignment
The Assignment
Sample Job Search Assignment
The Job Search Assignment Peer Review Workshop
Chapter Four: Researching Your Topic
Primary and Secondary Sources
Scholarly, Professional, and Popular: Evaluating Secondary Sources
Researching the Patron, Problem, and Paradigm
Searching for a Theoretical Frame
Searching for Models of Success
Merging Theory and Practice
The White Paper Assignment
Sample White Paper
The White Paper Assignment Peer Review Workshop
Finding Books, Journal Articles, and Other Sources at the Library
The Annotated Bibliography Assignment
Sample Annotated Bibliography
The Annotated Bibliography Peer Review Workshop
Chapter Five: The Letter of Inquiry
The Assignment
Requirements
Purpose
Typical Pitfalls and Problems
Some General Advice, or “14 Steps to a Strong Letter of Inquiry”
Sample Letter of Inquiry
The Letter of Inquiry Peer Review Workshop
Chapter Six: The Oral Presentation
The Assignment
The Basic Parts of the Presentation
How to Prepare
The Question of Delivery
Advice on Using PowerPoint Slides
Some PowerPoint Slide “Don’ts”
Final Words of Advice
Using Presentation Software to Develop a Presentation
The Graphic Aids Assignment
Sample Oral Presentation Slide Show
The Oral Presentation Peer Review Workshop
The Oral Presentation Evaluation
Chapter Seven: The Project Proposal
The Assignment
The Parts of the Proposal
Sample Project Proposal
The Project Proposal Peer Review Workshop I
The Project Proposal Peer Review Workshop II
The Project Proposal Peer Review Workshop III
The Project Proposal Evaluation
Index
William Magrino is an Associate Teaching Professor at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick and served as Director of Business & Technical Writing at their New Brunswick campus from 2007-2020. He holds a PhD in English Literature and frequently presents his research at international conferences on topics concerning literature, pedagogy, professionalism, and administration. An active scholar, Dr. Magrino is a contributor to New Paths to Raymond Carver, published by the University of South Carolina Press, and the recently released Trump Fiction, from Lexington Books.
Dr. Magrino is the author of two professional writing textbooks with Kendall Hunt, now in their fifth editions. Business and Professional Writing: From Problem to Proposal and Scientific and Technical Writing: From Problem to Proposal have served as the main resources for the two most popular professional writing courses at Rutgers for more than a decade and have since been adopted at colleges and universities around the world.
In addition, Dr. Magrino co-authored three peer-reviewed articles with Dr. Peter Sorrell examining the pedagogical implications of social media, all derived from previous conference presentations. Their most recent article, adapted from a conference presentation, appears in the spring, 2019 issue of Interdisciplinary Humanities. Predictive of the current educational moment, “The Kids Aren’t Alright: Teaching the Personal and Professional of Social Media,” is a glance back at the past decade of teaching with and about social media, as well as a prescient look forward to the myriad opportunities afforded the composition instructor within these virtual spaces. Dr. Magrino’s current research examines the promise and pitfalls associated with “remote” teaching in the post-COVID academic world.
“I used the text extensively when I taught at Rutgers University. It is a clear, step-by-step guide to the basics of research writing within the framework of Business and Technical Writing. Moreover, it is equally useful as a concise guide to research writing on any level, even in the graduate arena. The device of the "6 Ps" is eminently useful and explained in detail here; the text demonstrates how these principles underlie solid academic argumentation by continually returning to specific assignment sequences and suggestions for additional work on the part of both instructor and student.”
Peter Sorrell
Assistant Professor, English Department
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
“This book is as close as they can get to real-world situations…It is an excellent resource that covers all of the fundamental skills needed to succeed at work, by encouraging critical thinking, evaluation and most importantly effective written communication…a must-read for any student who wishes to succeed in college and beyond.”
M.K. Srinivasan
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
“The book presents an original and straightforward approach to the drafting and revising of several technical documents. The 6 P's capture the most salient components of a successful project proposal and enable students to perform meaningful and comprehensive research. Numerous samples and worksheets facilitate dynamic and productive group work in the classroom, training students to assess materials from a critical, informed perspective.”
Francesco Pascuzzi
Ramapo College
“This textbook's content, framing, and sequence invite students to think critically, collaborate, and be creative. Students find it intuitive to develop the writing skills they know they'll need in college and career.”
Daniel Larkins
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
“It is the most organized classroom book that I have used to teach technical writing. Learning about scientific and technical writing should not be overly complicated and these chapters relate to the real world in every way. Students advised that they added the book to their collections for future use in their careers.”
Renee Pistone
Kean University