Technical Communications Program

The School of Engineering's Technical Communication Program (TCP) is a resource for students seeking to strengthen their technical writing and/or speaking skills. The program offers courses, individual consulting, and tutorial support for departmental courses in the School. The TCP comprises two divisions—Technical Writing and Oral Communication—with separate contacts. We primarily serve engineering students, but also welcome interested students from elsewhere in the university.

"Technical ability is obviously crucial to success in an engineering career. But of equal importance is the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Individuals who rise to leadership positions in organizations generally do so partly because they can express ideas orally and in writing in persuasive, concise ways. Stated another way, it's hard to get a group of people excited about an idea or a new product or a research objective, if these things cannot be communicated in a compelling way."

James D. Plummer, Dean, School of Engineering
John M. Fluke Professor of Electrical Engineering