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Writing Engineering Reports

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This PowerPoint slide presentation covers major aspects of writing reports in Engineering. Click on the link above in the Media box to download the slides.

The presentation includes information about:

  • Report purpose and planning
  • Report format and organization
  • Headings and language
  • Visual design
  • Source documentation
  • Finishing touches

Check out the Purdue YouTube Channel for vidcasts on writing engineering reports.