Course Support

Spring 2013 Support of Writing-Intensive Engineering Courses

The Hanson Center for Technical Communication (HCTC) directly supports writing projects in the following courses: Statics, Materials Science, and Process Calculations. Students in these courses will use our APA Style Guide for citing sources.

Note: all engineering undergraduates are welcome to bring their writing to the Center, no matter what course it's written for.

Course-Specific Downloads

APA Style Guide ( PDF ) All HCTC-supported courses use this style guide to help students format their in-text citations and list of references. Documenting your sources is crucial not only to the successful completion of your writing assignments but as a statement of your integrity as an engineer preparing to enter a community of practice.

Model of APA Reference ListPDF )

Statics - 59:007

  • Writing Assignment ( PDF )
  • Writing Evaluation Sheet ( PDF )
  • Slides for CTC class visit - 2/5/13 ( PowerPoint )
  • Final Draft Tips and Strategies - TBA ( PowerPoint )
  • Idiot's Guide to Plagiarism ( PowerPoint )

MATERIALS SCIENCE - 57:015 (No HCTC grading support in Spring 13)

  • Lab Report Guidelines ( PDF )
  • Writing an Abstract ( PDF )
  • Unified Paragraphs( PDF )

Chemical Process Safety - 52:o41

  • CPS Syllabus ( PDF )
  • Topical Paper Evaluation Sheet ( PDF )
  • Lab Report Writing Guidelines ( PDF )
  • Lab Report Format ( PDF )
  • Lab Writing Evaluation Sheet  ( PDF )

Getting an Appointment

Signing up for a writing appointment is easy. Sign-up sheets are posted on the door of room 2224 SC,  in the Student Commons area. Appointments are available Monday-Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.