Author: Elaine Campbell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Combines the fundamentals of technical writing and verbal communication with essential English as a second language (ESL) skills. Contains a range of actual examples and case studies to enable non-native English speaking professionals to write clear and effective documentation.
ESL Resource Book for Engineers and Scientists
Author: Elaine Campbell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Combines the fundamentals of technical writing and verbal communication with essential English as a second language (ESL) skills. Contains a range of actual examples and case studies to enable non-native English speaking professionals to write clear and effective documentation.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Combines the fundamentals of technical writing and verbal communication with essential English as a second language (ESL) skills. Contains a range of actual examples and case studies to enable non-native English speaking professionals to write clear and effective documentation.
Eloquent Science
Author: David Schultz
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1935704036
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Mary Grace Soccio. My writing could not please this kindhearted woman, no matter how hard I tried. Although Gifed and Talented seventh-grade math posed no problem for me, the same was not true for Mrs. Soccio’s English class. I was frustrated that my frst assignment only netted me a C. I worked harder, making re- sion afer revision, a concept I had never really put much faith in before. At last, I produced an essay that seemed the apex of what I was capable of wr- ing. Although the topic of that essay is now lost to my memory, the grade I received was not: a B?. “Te best I could do was a B??” Te realization sank in that maybe I was not such a good writer. In those days, my youthful hubris did not understand abouc t apacity bui- ing. In other words, being challenged would result in my intellectual growth— an academic restatement of Nietzsche’s “What does not destroy me, makes me stronger.” Consequently, I asked to be withdrawn from Gifed and Talented English in the eighth grade.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1935704036
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Mary Grace Soccio. My writing could not please this kindhearted woman, no matter how hard I tried. Although Gifed and Talented seventh-grade math posed no problem for me, the same was not true for Mrs. Soccio’s English class. I was frustrated that my frst assignment only netted me a C. I worked harder, making re- sion afer revision, a concept I had never really put much faith in before. At last, I produced an essay that seemed the apex of what I was capable of wr- ing. Although the topic of that essay is now lost to my memory, the grade I received was not: a B?. “Te best I could do was a B??” Te realization sank in that maybe I was not such a good writer. In those days, my youthful hubris did not understand abouc t apacity bui- ing. In other words, being challenged would result in my intellectual growth— an academic restatement of Nietzsche’s “What does not destroy me, makes me stronger.” Consequently, I asked to be withdrawn from Gifed and Talented English in the eighth grade.
Conference Record
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Communication of technical information
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Communication of technical information
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Scientific English
Author: Robert A. Day
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
The author describes the functions and proper use of the nine parts of speech, four main types of phrases, two types of clauses, and punctuation. Day also covers voice, person and tense; redundancies and jargon; abbreviations and acronyms; and language sensitivities, all in his refreshingly literate and humorous style.
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
The author describes the functions and proper use of the nine parts of speech, four main types of phrases, two types of clauses, and punctuation. Day also covers voice, person and tense; redundancies and jargon; abbreviations and acronyms; and language sensitivities, all in his refreshingly literate and humorous style.
Pocket Book of English Grammar for Engineers and Scientists
Author: Leo Finkelstein, Jr.
Publisher: Waveland Press
ISBN: 1478608676
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
This user-friendly guide to understanding and properly using English grammar is designed to augment the ability of busy engineering and science students to convey information in a precise manner. The books sensible organization around the eight parts of speech, its accessible format, and the straightforward explanations of written American English also make it a highly suitable tool for ESL students. While the authors intent is not to emphasize or overload readers with scientific jargon, he does include a rich collection of examples and illustrations that relate directly to engineering and science topics. Clear models and explanations, keyed to diagrams, tables, and flow charts, provide very effective visual elements.
Publisher: Waveland Press
ISBN: 1478608676
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
This user-friendly guide to understanding and properly using English grammar is designed to augment the ability of busy engineering and science students to convey information in a precise manner. The books sensible organization around the eight parts of speech, its accessible format, and the straightforward explanations of written American English also make it a highly suitable tool for ESL students. While the authors intent is not to emphasize or overload readers with scientific jargon, he does include a rich collection of examples and illustrations that relate directly to engineering and science topics. Clear models and explanations, keyed to diagrams, tables, and flow charts, provide very effective visual elements.
Choice
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Academic libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 728
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Academic libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 728
Book Description
McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Engineering
Author: McGraw Hill
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 940
Book Description
Hundreds of well-illustrated articles explore the most important fields of science.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 940
Book Description
Hundreds of well-illustrated articles explore the most important fields of science.
Does Science Need a Global Language?
Author: Scott L. Montgomery
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022601004X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
In early 2012, the global scientific community erupted with news that the elusive Higgs boson had likely been found, providing potent validation for the Standard Model of how the universe works. Scientists from more than one hundred countries contributed to this discovery—proving, beyond any doubt, that a new era in science had arrived, an era of multinationalism and cooperative reach. Globalization, the Internet, and digital technology all play a role in making this new era possible, but something more fundamental is also at work. In all scientific endeavors lies the ancient drive for sharing ideas and knowledge, and now this can be accomplished in a single tongue— English. But is this a good thing? In Does Science Need a Global Language?, Scott L. Montgomery seeks to answer this question by investigating the phenomenon of global English in science, how and why it came about, the forms in which it appears, what advantages and disadvantages it brings, and what its future might be. He also examines the consequences of a global tongue, considering especially emerging and developing nations, where research is still at a relatively early stage and English is not yet firmly established. Throughout the book, he includes important insights from a broad range of perspectives in linguistics, history, education, geopolitics, and more. Each chapter includes striking and revealing anecdotes from the front-line experiences of today’s scientists, some of whom have struggled with the reality of global scientific English. He explores topics such as student mobility, publication trends, world Englishes, language endangerment, and second language learning, among many others. What he uncovers will challenge readers to rethink their assumptions about the direction of contemporary science, as well as its future.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022601004X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
In early 2012, the global scientific community erupted with news that the elusive Higgs boson had likely been found, providing potent validation for the Standard Model of how the universe works. Scientists from more than one hundred countries contributed to this discovery—proving, beyond any doubt, that a new era in science had arrived, an era of multinationalism and cooperative reach. Globalization, the Internet, and digital technology all play a role in making this new era possible, but something more fundamental is also at work. In all scientific endeavors lies the ancient drive for sharing ideas and knowledge, and now this can be accomplished in a single tongue— English. But is this a good thing? In Does Science Need a Global Language?, Scott L. Montgomery seeks to answer this question by investigating the phenomenon of global English in science, how and why it came about, the forms in which it appears, what advantages and disadvantages it brings, and what its future might be. He also examines the consequences of a global tongue, considering especially emerging and developing nations, where research is still at a relatively early stage and English is not yet firmly established. Throughout the book, he includes important insights from a broad range of perspectives in linguistics, history, education, geopolitics, and more. Each chapter includes striking and revealing anecdotes from the front-line experiences of today’s scientists, some of whom have struggled with the reality of global scientific English. He explores topics such as student mobility, publication trends, world Englishes, language endangerment, and second language learning, among many others. What he uncovers will challenge readers to rethink their assumptions about the direction of contemporary science, as well as its future.
Career Guide and Directory for Immigrant Professionals
Author: Lesley Kamenshine
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Most individuals agree that it doesn't make sense to have immigrant professionals--doctors, lawyers, engineers, architects, and others--in the Washington region, or any other region, working in entry-level service jobs, as many currently do. This guide not only addresses such issues as how to resume the profession you held in your former country and where to find the help to achieve that goal, but it also provides suggestions and sound advice for reaching a middle ground between resuming that profession and moving up from the entry level job you now have. Complete with the first steps for re-careering, for improving their American English, for getting an education that meets their needs and the requirements of the profession, and for finding financial help for additional training and education, this reference provides general information about the American culture and process for improving your American English, developing your career, understanding and working with the American higher education system, and obtaining educational financial aid. Full contact information for federal, state, local, and private resources in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Northern Virginia is provided. Career counselors, social workers, and others who work with immigrant clients will also find this book to be a valuable resource for assisting their clients. This step-by-step guide to developing a career plan and getting the additional training or education, will help any professional who has recently arrived or has been working in the United States achieve their career goals.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Most individuals agree that it doesn't make sense to have immigrant professionals--doctors, lawyers, engineers, architects, and others--in the Washington region, or any other region, working in entry-level service jobs, as many currently do. This guide not only addresses such issues as how to resume the profession you held in your former country and where to find the help to achieve that goal, but it also provides suggestions and sound advice for reaching a middle ground between resuming that profession and moving up from the entry level job you now have. Complete with the first steps for re-careering, for improving their American English, for getting an education that meets their needs and the requirements of the profession, and for finding financial help for additional training and education, this reference provides general information about the American culture and process for improving your American English, developing your career, understanding and working with the American higher education system, and obtaining educational financial aid. Full contact information for federal, state, local, and private resources in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Northern Virginia is provided. Career counselors, social workers, and others who work with immigrant clients will also find this book to be a valuable resource for assisting their clients. This step-by-step guide to developing a career plan and getting the additional training or education, will help any professional who has recently arrived or has been working in the United States achieve their career goals.
Against the Grain
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Acquisitions (Libraries)
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Acquisitions (Libraries)
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description