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This lecture covers the fundamentals of electrical and computer engineering design, focusing on the TI Contest and essential technical definitions. Key topics include clarification of concepts, assignments due today, and resume guidelines. We will discuss the importance of accurate technical definitions as outlined in Finkelstein's Pocket Book of Technical Writing, emphasizing classification, differentiation, and audience awareness. Students are encouraged to form groups and engage actively in the learning process. For more details regarding the contest, please visit the provided TI website.
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ECE 582: Electrical and Computer Engineering Design I Introduction, TI Contest, and Technical Definitions
Office Hours Chris Barthol Email: Barthol.1@osu.edu Office: Caldwell 380 Office Hours: MWF 1-3pm Please email me before hand
Goals for this lecture • TI Contest • Go over technical definitions • Assignments • Resume • Due Today
TI Contest http://www.ti.com/corp/docs/landing/universityprogram/index.htm
Technical Definitions Chapter 3 in Pocket Book of Technical Writing by Finkelstein “In technical writing, definition is the process by which one assigns a precise meaning to a term.” – Fink, p.25
Technical Definitions II • (Qualifier +) Term = Classification + Differentiation • Qualifier: • “used when general context for a definition needs to be established up front” – Fink p.26 • Classification: • “a general category in which the term fits” – Fink p.27 • Differentiation: • “Narrowing the meaning of the term to just one possibility within the class.” – Fink p.29
Technical Definitions III • Know you audience • Define abbreviations the first time you use them • Your technical definition may spur the need for more technical definitions. (Extensions – Fink page 30) • Further definition • Compare and Contrast • Classification • Cause and Effect • Process • Exemplification • Etymology
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