Electrical Engineering - How important is technical writing?

Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the importance of technical writing for Electrical and Electronics Engineers and Technicians, particularly in relation to its impact on resumes and professional effectiveness. Participants explore the value of communication skills in the engineering field.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that taking a technical writing course is beneficial and can enhance resumes.
  • Others argue that while communication skills are invaluable, a technical writing course may not significantly increase interview opportunities.
  • There is a consensus that good writing skills are essential for effective engineering practice, regardless of how they are acquired.
  • One participant expresses skepticism about the direct impact of a technical writing course on job prospects but emphasizes the importance of being a good technical writer.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the value of communication skills in engineering, but there is disagreement regarding the specific impact of a technical writing course on resumes and job opportunities.

Blablablabla
Messages
12
Reaction score
0
My professor highly recommended to us that we take a technical writing course because apparently it looks really good on the resumes. What is your opinion on this?

This applies for any Electrical/Electronics Engineers/Technicians.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
if you timetable allow it, go for it. These type of skills are invaluable
 
I wouldn't count on getting extra interviews because you had a technical writing course on your resume, but I'd certainly agree that communication skills are invaluable and it is well-worth your time and effort to develop them.
 
By all means, go for it. Good writing skills can't ever be overvalued.
 
I'm not sure the technical writing course will do anything for your resume, but good technical writing is critical for being an effective engineer. No matter how you learn it, make sure you are a good technical writer.
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
4K
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
3K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
3K
  • · Replies 19 ·
Replies
19
Views
4K
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
14K
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
6K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
4K
  • · Replies 25 ·
Replies
25
Views
4K
  • · Replies 19 ·
Replies
19
Views
5K