Technical Communication: A Design-Centric Approach
- ISBN-10
- 1000450287
- ISBN-13
- 9781000450286
- Series
- Technical Communication
- Category
- Language Arts & Disciplines
- Pages
- 482
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-09-03
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Author
- Jon Balzotti
Description
Technical Communication: A Design-Centric Approach is a comprehensive textbook for introductory courses in technical communication and professional writing. Technical Communication takes a design approach to foundational and emergent technical communication skills such as document design, job applications and interviews, workplace collaboration, and report writing, providing students with practical guidance on matters of ethics, style, and problem-solving in a range of professional and organizational contexts. This is a core textbook suitable for undergraduate courses in technical and professional communication. The book is supplemented by an innovative website featuring interactive simulations of various real-world technical communication challenges. Visit https://microcore.byu.edu/
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