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GRAMMAR AND WRITING FOR ENGINEERS

In engineering, composing lab reports and technical materials are part of regular course requirements at every level. As such, learning how to write in proper academic English, along with using grammar that works best in the field, is a skill you will need to develop.What kinds of things should you be looking out for?1. Parallel structure. A crucial part of writing clear complex and compound sentences, this simply means using the same form for verbs and adjectives that are linked to a common structure. If three verbs refer to the same subject, for instance, then all should have the same form (e.g. present perfect). Same rule holds for three modifiers referring to the same subject or verb, three items appearing in a list and other similar constructions.2. Articles. The use of articles ("a," "an," "the," etc.) conveys precise meaning in engineering, making it of valuable importance, especially when trying to convey concepts and ideas accurately. You can't say "some results" when you're only referring to "a result." While some may look past that in other areas of study, using the wrong article in an exact, math-based field such as engineering can be disastrous.3. Passive Voice. In many technical materials, the ... [more..]

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COMPUTER NETWORK ENGINEERING SCHOOLS OFFER ADVANCED DEGREES

Computer Network Engineering Schools, colleges, and universities grant associate, bachelor, master, doctorate degrees, and post-graduate certificates in computer network engineering and management. Degree programs in computer network engineering teach the design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of computer system networks.Computer network engineering college students will develop a solid background in math and science, as well as skills in critical thinking, communication, logic, and problem solving. Courses in calculus and physics, in addition to computer programming and networking can be expected.Bachelor degree students in computer network engineering university programs will be prepared for entry-level positions as network administrators and technical support specialists.Master and doctorate computer network engineering degree programs emphasize specialized technical network engineering. Post-graduate certificate programs provide advanced topics of study, allowing students to develop expertise in specific areas.Computer network engineering college and university graduate degree programs are designed for engineers with bachelor degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline, and for engineers in the fields of design and development of network systems, components, products, and services.Corporations and businesses use computer networks in daily functions, making the jobs of computer network engineers important for keeping these networks in good operating condition. Computer network engineers are prepared ... [more..]

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ARE ONLINE ENGINEERING DEGREES WORTH DOING?

Civil engineers earn on average about $43,000 per year. For electrical engineers, earnings are almost double that. The chemical, drugs and plastic industries seem to have the highest-paid engineers of all, with a median income of $85,000 for those over 35 years of age.For these reasons, it is worth while obtaining suitable qualifications which will give you recognition within your chosen speciality. For those already working within the industry but lacking the necessary qualification to advance, an online degree offers you the flexibility of studying time you need.You can also avoid unnecessary travel to campus and study exactly when and where it suits you, even on the road. Trips to the library also become unnecessary, with the downloading of online course material. Finally, prospective employers will know you have the necessary Internet skills to perform well in a modern industry.But there are so many courses on offer, it is difficult to know where to start. Here are some pointers to help you embark on an online degree course which you will not end up regretting.The first thing you should check for is that the degree is accredited. Accredited centers include Centenary College of New Jersey, Capella University, University of Phoenix, ... [more..]

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ONLINE EDUCATION, THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

Ensure you do the Groundwork before Making a DecisionThere has been a huge increase in online schools and colleges across the United Kingdom, North America and the United States in the past couple of years, which shows that there is an increasing popularity of online education and learning. However, jumping into online education without doing the groundwork can be dangerous, as educational needs of students do vary quite a lot depending on their levels of intelligence and social and economic status. Therefore, the student's parents and tutors must ensure that the students weigh all the pros and cons of an online education and prompt them to decide the best course of action. The aim of this article is to educate the student's on some of the more major advantages and disadvantages of an online education.The Advantages of an Online EducationAccessibility: The Distance from a university campus is no longer a barrier in the education of students. Today's generation have the advantage of utilizing time effectively, since there are numerous choices in distant online education for them. For the student to access online education, all he or she needs is a personal computer with internet access with which he or she ... [more..]

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