[PDF] The Handbook Of Technical Writing Eighth Edition eBook

Author : Gerald J. Alred
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 11,82 MB
Release : 2006-03-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780312352677

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Now in its eighth edition, this classic book remains the complete technical-writing reference for students and professionals alike. Alphabetically organized and easy to use, its nearly 400 entries provide guidance for the most common types of professional documents and correspondence, including reports, proposals, manuals, memos, and white papers. Abundant sample documents and visuals throughout the book demonstrate effective technical communication, reflecting current practices for formatting documents and using e-mail. In addition, advice on organizing, researching, writing, and revising complements thorough treatment of grammar, usage, style, and punctuation to provide comprehensive help with writing skills. This edition has been thoroughly revised to include expanded advice for analyzing the context of different writing situations, using and integrating visuals, and dealing with ethical concerns in technical writing. Improved coverage of research now includes guidelines for IEEE-style documentation as well as clearer explanations of copyright and plagiarism concerns. Entries throughout the book have been revised, updated, consolidated, and streamlined to provide the most accurate and accessible information. Comprehensive yet concise, the Handbook of Technical Writing remains the quick reference faithful users have come to appreciate.

Author : Gerald J. Alred
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 31,9 MB
Release : 2006-03-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780312352677

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Alphabetically organized and easy to use, its nearly 400 entries provide guidance for the most common types of professional documents and correspondence, including reports, proposals, manuals, memos, and whit papers. Abundant sample documents and visuals throughout the book demonstrate effective technical communication, reflecting current practices for formatting documents and using e-mail. In addition, advice on organizing, researching, writing, and revising complements thorough treatment of grammar, usage, style, and punctuation to provide comprehensive help with writing skills.

Author : Gerald J. Alred
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 677 pages
File Size : 45,12 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1250004411

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Combining guidance for writing over 40 typers of professional documents with thorough coverage of grammar, usage, and style, the Handbook of Technical Writing functions as both a writer's handbook and a complete guide to technical communication. It provides quick access to hundreds of topics and scores of sample documents and visuals. [publisher's note]

Author : Gerald J. Alred
Publisher : Macmillan Higher Education
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 16,68 MB
Release : 2015-02-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1319030386

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From formal reports and manuals to everyday e-mails, The Handbook of Technical Writing uses smart, accessible language to spotlight and clarify technical writing today. Hundreds of topic entries, 90+ sample documents, at-a-glance checklists, and dynamic videos break down the best-practices, models, and real-world skills that successful writers use to clearly and persuasively communicate technical information and data. Developed by a legendary author team with decades of combined academic and professional experience, the book’s intuitive, alphabetical organization makes it easy to navigate its extensive coverage of grammar, usage, and style. Plus, updated, in-depth treatment of pressing issues like the job search, the writing process, documenting sources, and social media resonates both in class and on the job. With a refreshed, integrated focus on the ways technologies shape writing, the Eleventh Edition of the Handbook is the indispensable reference tool for writing to workplace success.

Author : Diana C. Reep
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 33,78 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780205260775

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Covering various types of technical writing, including information on telecommunications and international communication factors, this text includes the basics of grammar, punctuation and mechanics, as well as providing 28 readings with additional material on subjects such as business etiquette for the 90s and the use of colour in technical documents. Models and exercises to help reader the basics in constructing various types of technical documents.

Author : Gerald J. Alred
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 778 pages
File Size : 15,26 MB
Release : 2000-03-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780312254964

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The definitive technical writing reference in an updated sixth edition. This comprehensive resource-alphabetically arranged for quick reference-provides guidance on the writing process, in-depth treatment of grammar and usage, abundant real-world examples of technical writing, and up-to-date coverage of technology.