Engineers like to substitute symbols for words. For example, “V” for voltage, “I” for “current,” and “W” for power. Some of these symbols are commonly understood, especially by other electrical engineers reading your content. But sometimes they are confusing, either because they are not commonly used or understood by a specific audience or because they convolute the sentence that they are used in . . . . Continue reading “Technical writing tips – using symbols properly”
Category: Mod Package Design Tips
Writing numbers correctly – technical writing tips
Using numbers is an integral part of an electrical engineer’s job. It’s one thing to know how to calculate them, but another to know how to use them when writing mod packages and other technical documents. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when using numbers . . . . Continue reading “Writing numbers correctly – technical writing tips”
A word about using jargon
The nuclear power industry, like most others, is ripe with jargon and unique acronyms. We made up words long ago and keep them alive through daily use. Despite that, they still have no presence in modern dictionaries. Don’t let your mod packages suffer needlessly from jargon bloat . . . . Continue reading “A word about using jargon”
Improve your technical writing. Avoid the passive voice.
Doing this should really add a punch to your writing style. It also helps you eliminate needless words . . . . Continue reading “Improve your technical writing. Avoid the passive voice.”
New Special Report – Materials Quick Reference Guide
A free report has been posted to this site. It’s useful for electrical engineers who need to talk nuts-and-bolts, especially with the craft. Using these terms correctly will make you sound like an experienced pro . . . . Continue reading “New Special Report – Materials Quick Reference Guide”
Tips for writing better work instructions
Here are a few simple tips that can ramp up the quality of the engineering work instructions in your mod package . . . . Continue reading “Tips for writing better work instructions”
On writing work instructions
As an engineer you may have to write a simplified work plan into your mod package that provides a general outline of the installation process. Work planners then translate that broad overview into detailed work instructions . . . . Continue reading “On writing work instructions”
Some non-electrical concerns to take into account when installing new cables
Installing new cables? There is a standard set of problems you need to be aware of. They aren’t necessarily electrical problems . . . . Continue reading “Some non-electrical concerns to take into account when installing new cables”