The first edition of Krista Van Laan's popular The Insider's Guide to Technical Writing has guided a generation of technical writers who are either starting out or seeking to take their skills to the next level. This classic has now been updated for the technical writer of today. Today's tech writers truly are technical communicators, as they build information to be distributed in many forms. Technical communication requires multiple skills, including an understanding of technology, writing ability, and great people skills. Wherever you are in your journey as a technical communicator, The Insider's Guide to Technical Writing can help you be successful and build a satisfying career.
Covers the field of technical writing, providing information on such topics as building a portfolio, writing an effective resume, finding well-paying jobs, passing a writing exam, and creating a document online.
Written by a practicing scientist, this book is directed to scientists, engineers, and others who want to improve their writing and communication.
"This book should be at the elbow of every executive writing reports, position papers, proposals, or any other business communication [as] the only classic reference to effective business writing ......
Written by a renowned engineer and widely published technical author, this guide complements traditional writer’s reference manuals on technical writing through presentation of first-hand examples that help readers understand practical ...
" - Carol Szatkowski, CEO, Clear Point Consultants, Inc. "This book puts you on a good track for designing and writing documents your readers will really appreciate. It gives many useful tips (even for seasoned writers).
"Plan, structure, write, review, publish"--Cover.
Practical, authoritative, and the first comprehensive guide to managing every phase of your publication project… The only book devoted exclusively to technical publication project management, Managing Your Documentation Projects arms you ...
New to this edition: Up-to-date information on on-line research and computer resources. A unique four-way access system enables users of the Handbook of Technical Writing to find what they need quickly and get on with the job of writing: 1.
Clear Technical Writing
Cross-indexing. Not everyone thinks exactly alike, and your index should anticipate this. By including variations of an entry, you can make sure that different readers find the information they need. (Professional indexers refer to ...