How to Write

• Neville-Neil, George V. (a.k.a. "Kode Vicious") (2010), "Literate Coding", Communications of the ACM 53(12) (December): 37–38.

1. Rapaport, William J. (2010), "How to Write"
   • [Powerpoint version]

2. Alley, Michael (ed.) (2008), "Writing Guidelines for Engineering and Science Students"
   • "Writing can be a formidable task, and at times, there can be few things more frightening than the emptiness of a blank page. The good people at the University of Vermont are aware of this fact, and this helpful website will be of use to both students and educators alike. The site is divided into sections that contain resources for students and instructors, and visitors will find the homepage easy to navigate. Some of the specific resources include short pieces on how to write for different audiences and how to design both presentation slides and scientific posters. After looking over these materials, visitors can also look at sample memos, letters, and resumes as well. Finally, the site is rounded out by several presentations that can be used by instructors in the classroom." —Internet Scout Report

3. Belcher, Wendy Laura (2009), "Responding to Journal Decisions"
   • What to do when your article is rejected.

4. Felder, Richard M. (2008), "How to Write Anything", Chemical Engineering Education 42(3): 139-140; reprinted as Message 900, Tomorrow's Professor

5. Gopen, George D.; & Swan, Judith A. (1990), "The Science of Scientific Writing", American Scientist 78 (November-December): 550-558.

6. Harvey, Gordon (1995), "Writing with Sources: A Guide for Harvard Students"
   • This used to be online, but it was removed when the new edition was published:
     • Harvey, Gordon (2008), Writing with Sources: A Guide for Students, Second Edition (Indianapolis: Hackett), isbn-13:978-0-87220-944-2.
     The online table of contents of the first edition, above, will give you an idea of what's in the new edition.

7. Hiatt, Gina J. (2009), "Write before You're Ready: First Steps to Avoiding Writer's Block", Academic Ladder

8. Knuth, Donald E.; Larrabee, Tracy L.; & Robets, Paul M. (1989), Mathematical Writing (Washington, DC: Mathematical Association of America).
   • PDF online version

9. McKinney, Mary (2006), "Advisee Management Tip: Ask for a Memo", Tomorrow's Professor Msg.#747.
   • "Looks at the many advantages of having your Ph.D. students include a memo to you when seeking feedback on their dissertation drafts."
   • Although aimed at faculty, I think the advice here should be followed by anyone who is doing collaborative writing with someone else. Grads: Take the advice here even if your major professor doesn't require it!

10. Nussbaum, Maury A. (2002), "How to Write a (Thesis/Dissertation) Proposal" (Blacksburg, VA: Virginia Tech Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering).

11. Plotnick, Jerry (2007), University of Toronto "University College Writing Workshop: Writing Handouts"
    • "Whether it's an interrogative pronoun or just a dangling modifier, the University of Toronto's Writing Center can provide visitors with dozens of helpful writing tips. While certain services are only made available to current students, these writing handouts can be used by anyone with the desire to improve their writing. The handouts cover topics like organizing an essay, the effective and correct use of quotations, and the use of articles. Each section includes specific advice and guidance, and even the most effective writers may learn something new from these guides." (From the Internet Scout Report)