Claire Simpson-Smith currently works as a research analyst at Tafe SA, Australia. She completed her PhD at the University of South Australia and formerly taught engineering communication at the University of Adelaide, Australia.

In the same way engineering applies science to solve problems, this book applies linguistics to address the persistent call for improved professional engineering communication skills.Using clear, straightforward language, Simpson-Smith analyses authentic engineering texts and explains the language features, and their implications, within.

• Part I. The Role of Writing1. Writing in Engineering Practice2. The Language of EngineeringPart II. Attitude in Engineering Writing 3. Constraint4. ContextPart III. Engagement in Engineering Writing5. Stance6. StrategyPart IV. Towards Contextualisation7. Teaching Engineers to Write

Claire Simpson-Smith currently works as a research analyst at Tafe SA, Australia. She completed her PhD at the University of South Australia and formerly taught engineering communication at the University of Adelaide, Australia.

In the same way engineering applies science to solve problems, this book applies linguistics to address the persistent call for improved professional engineering communication skills.Using clear, straightforward language, Simpson-Smith analyses authentic engineering texts and explains the language features, and their implications, within.

• Part I. The Role of Writing1. Writing in Engineering Practice2. The Language of EngineeringPart II. Attitude in Engineering Writing 3. Constraint4. ContextPart III. Engagement in Engineering Writing5. Stance6. StrategyPart IV. Towards Contextualisation7. Teaching Engineers to Write

Claire Simpson-Smith currently works as a research analyst at Tafe SA, Australia. She completed her PhD at the University of South Australia and formerly taught engineering communication at the University of Adelaide, Australia.

In the same way engineering applies science to solve problems, this book applies linguistics to address the persistent call for improved professional engineering communication skills.Using clear, straightforward language, Simpson-Smith analyses authentic engineering texts and explains the language features, and their implications, within.

• Part I. The Role of Writing1. Writing in Engineering Practice2. The Language of EngineeringPart II. Attitude in Engineering Writing 3. Constraint4. ContextPart III. Engagement in Engineering Writing5. Stance6. StrategyPart IV. Towards Contextualisation7. Teaching Engineers to Write