Guide to Research Projects for Engineering Students

... specifically caters to engineering students and provides a more than comprehensive coverage of not only the research process but provides tips on the writing process and also the presentation of the research conducted. The writers, having taught engineering students, are obviously aware of what these students require. However, although primarily aimed at engineering students, this volume will be of use to both undergraduate and postgraduate students working on research projects. -Maya Khemlani David, University of Malaya ... addresses the current need of a comprehensive guide for undergraduate students. ... With its comprehensive approach and organizational clarity, the book should be able to come in handy for all students preparing a research report. Remarkably, the book includes specific advice on use of language and grammar that is bound to enhance the quality of student writing. A very welcome addition to books in this area! -Dr Anil Pathak, Deputy Dean, Centre for Communication, Teaching and Learning, Institut Teknologi Brunei This is a very useful and comprehensive book for undergraduate and postgraduate students facing the challenge of their first research project. Shaping an idea, make it happen, and being able to communicate achievements are difficult tasks. Even the most brilliant students tend to remain 'trapped' in one of the three stages identified by the authors, planning, writing, and presenting. This book is easy to read, has many practical examples, and is written in a straight-to-the-point style. It can be read from the start to the end or just consulted on any specific aspect where support is being sought. -Professor Alessandro Tarantino, University of Strathclyde ... this book is unique as it guides students from the initial stage of choosing a topic all the way to writing up the report to presenting it in front of an informed audience. -Dr Deng Xudong, Associate Professor, Centre for Communication Skills, Singapore Institute of Technology ...a useful research and writing companion handbook to help students cope with all the demands of completing a project of such a scale. ... can be used as either a self-study guide or a textbook in final-year project writing courses. -Dr Becky Kwan, Associate Professor, Department of English, City University of Hong Kong The authors deserve accolade for bringing to the fore key concepts essential to successful academic research and writing. It is an invaluable handbook that is written in accessible language with a clear purpose in mind: to guide students toward academic success. It is a must-have for supervisors who work with research students. It is also a reliable resource book for researchers, teachers, subject librarians, and those interested in engaging with academic research writing. -Professor Lawrence Jun Zhang, PhD, University of Auckland, New Zealand ...the approach and selection of the topics covered in the book are very comprehensive ... from conception of ideas to final presentation of the research outcomes. This book should be a must-have for all beginners in research work. Veteran researchers will find this book a good and refreshing guide to produce more succinct research reports. -Associate Professor Woon Kwong Yip, Registrar, SIM University, Singapore