Technical communications (10^th Ed.)

This bookprovides students with accessible and easy-to-follow strategies for tackling the major types of documents - from writing reports to job applications.Interactive exercises are included to provide engaging scenarios for writing practice. The new edition has been fully revised to include the latest workplace and technology trends.

PART I: UNDERSTANDING THE TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION ENVIRONMENT. Introduction to Technical Communication. Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations. Writing Technical Documents. Writing Collaboratively. PART II: PLANNING THE DOCUMENT. Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose. Researching Your Subject. Organizing Your Information. PART III: DEVELOPING AND TESTING THE VERBAL AND VISUAL INFORMATION. Communicating Persuasively. Writing Coherent Documents. Writing Effective Sentences. Designing Documents and Web Sites. Creating Graphics. Reviewing, Evaluating, and Testing Documents and Web Sites. PART IV: LEARNING IMPORTANT APPLICATIONS. Writing Correspondence. Writing Job-Application Materials. Writing Proposals. Writing Informational Reports. Writing Lab Reports. Writing Recommendation Reports. Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions. Making Oral Presentations. Connecting with the Public. APPENDIX: Reference Handbook. Part A: Skimming Your Sources and Taking Notes. Part B: Documenting Your Sources. Part C: Editing and Proofreading Your Documents. Part D: Guidelines for Multilingual Writers (ESL).