Elements of Technical Writing, The

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

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One-quarter the length and price of conventional textbooks, this popular introduction to technical writing teaches the essentials with remarkable economy, clarity, and authority. The Elements of Technical Writing provides students with precisely the information needed to produce effective technical documents and no more.

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Utgivningsdatum2009-09-11
Mått147 x 216 x 10 mm
Vikt230 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor172
Upplaga3
FörlagPearson Education (US)
ISBN9780205583812

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Preface Part OneThe Seven Principles of Technical Writing 1 Know Your Purpose and Your Writing Situation Your Purpose Your Situation Activities Chapter Assignments 2 Know Your Audience and Their Situation Concerns and Characteristics Education, Experience, and Location Attitudes Toward Purpose and Information Activities Chapter Assignments 3 Choose and Organize Your Content Around Your Purpose and Audience Researching Content Choosing Content Organizing Your Content Chronological Classification and Division Mechanism Descriptions Outlines Activities Chapter Assignments 4 Write Clearly and Precisely Paragraph for Readers Revise Sentences and Words for Readers Use Language Appropriate for Your Readers Prefer the Active Voice Use Personal Pronouns Use Action Verbs Don’t Introduce Unnecessary Complication Writing and Revising with Others Activities Chapter Assignments 5 Use Good Page Design Use Default Layout Templates Cautiously Provide Headings Phrasing Headings Making Headings Noticeable and Distinctive Use Headers and Footers Choose an Appropriate Type Size and Typeface Type Size Typeface Use Lists and Informal Tables