Handbook of Technical Writing

Handbook of Technical Writing
ISBN-10
0312477074
ISBN-13
9780312477073
Series
Handbook of Technical Writing
Category
Language Arts & Disciplines / Writing / General
Pages
628
Language
English
Published
2009
Publisher
Bedford/St. Martin's
Authors
Gerald J. Alred, Charles T. Brusaw, Walter E. Oliu

Description

"Now in its ninth 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 writing all the most common types of professional documents and correspondence, including reports, proposals, manuals, memos, and white papers. Abundant real-world sample documents and visuals throughout the book demonstrate effective technical communication, reflecting current practices for formatting documents and using e-mail. In addition, advice for 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 updated advice for analyzing the context of different writing situations, using and integrating visuals, and dealing with ethical concerns in technical writing. Expanded coverage of the latest --

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