Resources + Links

Below you will find links to reading and writing resources that you may find of use to you, not only in this course, but throughout your college career. 

e-Learning
Login to the Sakai shell. 

Technical Communication
E-book login. 

McCurrey Tech Comm Text
An opensource textbook about basic technical communication, including document design, application, models, and guidelines. 

UF Writing Studio
Schedule an appointment to meet one-on-one with a writing tutor. This is a free service to all UF students. Not only will tutors assist students with academic papers, but they are also available for brainstorming, application essays, lab reports, etc.

Basic Citation Guidelines
MLA, APA, IEEE basics. Check back often as I will be updating this throughout the semester as needed.

Guide to Grammar and Writing
Self explanatory, but if you need additional assistance with grammar and mechanics, the CCC offers amazing resources!

Purdue Online Writing Lab
This is the most commonly used website for accurate APA and MLA citation references, though it is also contains various other writing guidelines and document formats.


IEEE Style Manual
Specific citation guidelines for students in engineering fields.

IEEE Citation Style Guide
Further information on citations for those in the engineering fields.

First Year Engineers
A website written by a first year UF engineering student providing a plethora of writing-based tips specifically for engineering students.

Reading Style
This page is useful to help you learn how to read in the academy.