Technical Communication

Name: Technical Communication
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ISBN: 9780312403386

ISBN-10: 0312403380

ISBN-13: 9780312403386

Edition: 7th 2004

Authors: Mike Markel

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The best-selling tech comm book on the market, "Technical Communicaton" offers comprehensive and accessible advice on planning, designing, and drafting documents for a broad range of situations and applications. For eight editions, it has been known for its thorough coverage, student-friendly tone, model interior design, and abundant samples of the techniques and guidelines discussed throughout the book. As always, Mike Markel keeps pace with current technologies and the realities of technical communication today.

Book details

List price: $79.95
Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Bedford/Saint Martin's
Publication date: 7/14/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 699
Size: 8.75" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.530
Language: English



Preface for Instructors


Introduction for Writers


The Technical-Communication Environment


Introduction to Technical Communication


Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations


Understanding the Writing Process


Writing Collaboratively


Planning The Document


Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose


Researching Your Subject


Organizing Your Information


Developing The Textual Elements


Communicating Persuasively


Drafting and Revising Definitions and Descriptions


Writing Coherent Documents


Writing Effective Sentences


Developing The Visual Elements


Designing Documents


Creating Graphics


Applications


Writing Letters, Memos, and E-mails


Preparing Job-Application Materials


Writing Proposals


Writing Informal Reports


Writing Formal Reports


Writing Instructions and Manuals


Creating Web Sites


Making Oral Presentations


Appendix


Reference Handbook


Skimming Your Sources and Taking Notes


Documenting Your Sources


Editing and Proofreading Your Documents


Guidelines for Multilingual Writers (ESL)


References


Selected Bibliography


Index