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Mark Isham Hanson CTC Writing Consultant

Real-World Writing: Proposing an On-Site Visit. Write a short but convincing proposal to a group of working engineers Describe basic Statics principles in plain EnglishCite your sourcesWork collaboratively in teams of two. Who Do We Write to and Why? . You must submit a one-page research

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Mark Isham Hanson CTC Writing Consultant

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    2. Real-World Writing: Proposing an On-Site Visit Write a short but convincing proposal to a group of working engineers Describe basic Statics principles in plain English Cite your sources Work collaboratively in teams of two

    3. Who Do We Write to and Why? You must submit a one-page research plan and a four-page proposal to a team of engineers responsible for designing a significant structure or who are active in restoring or maintaining it. (You need their knowledge to produce an educational presentation for young students (ages 12 -14) that explains how common structures (bridges, skyscrapers, domes, barns, transmission towers, construction cranes, the human body, etc.) are built and stay upright.)

    4. You Must Convince Your Audience That You… are thoughtful engineers-in-training, who wish to consult with engineering professionals. have a sufficient grasp of Statics principles to warrant an interview.

    5. First, the Research Plan Your team must submit a one-page answer to these questions— What structure or institution do you propose to visit? Why? (Describe in brief what aspects of the structure you find intriguing and useful for your project.) What sources do you plan to use? (Cite no less than two sources in the text, such as an appropriate web site or your Statics text. Use APA style for in-text citation.)

    6. Then Write the Proposal (First and Final Drafts) Introduction— Introduce yourselves and state your objectives. Question/Answer sections— Pose four or five questions that your audience of engineers might ask (for example, “Why have we chosen the Old Capitol Dome?” or “What statics principles does the Secrest Barn exhibit?”). Use the questions as section headings. Answer the questions persuasively by demonstrating your research, your enthusiasm, your basic grasp of Statics principles, and the educational and public relations benefits of the visit. Itinerary— Propose time line and agenda for your visit (use a table). Conclusion— Summarize your concept; ask your audience to grant your request for an on-site visit.

    7. Using APA: sample of in-text and Reference List citations In-text: Such a bridge is said to be in equilibrium, meaning that the net result of the forces and moments acting on the structure are equal to zero (Hibbeler, 2004). Reference list: Hibbeler, R.C. (2004). Engineering Mechanics: Statics. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

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