The Practice of Technical and Scientific Communication is a detailed description of the work done by technical and scientific communicators in a variety of professional settings. It is designed mainly as an educational and career planning tool for students preparing for careers in technical communication. However, it may also be used by educators who teach and advise students, by researchers who need a comprehensive picture of technical communication practice, and by employers who need a more thorough understanding of how technical communicators can contribute to their businesses.
Introduction, Jean A. Lutz and C. Gilbert Storms Writing in Business and Manufacturing, William J. Buchholz Writing for Engineering Fields, Marian G. Barchilon Writing in the Aerospace Industry, Rebecca O. Barclay and Thomas E. Pinell Writing for the Environmental Sciences, Melinda Thiessen Spencer Writing in Hazardous Waste Management, Joan Strawson Dollarhide Writing for the Computer Industry, R. John Brockmann and Christopher Velotta Science Writing, Ricki Lewis Writing in Medical and Health Care Environments, Patricia L. Cornett Pharmaceutical Writing, Sandra J. Lobbestael Writing for Government and NonProfit Social Service Agencies, Lisa Meeder Turnbull Technical and Scientific Communicators in Advertising, Karen Levine Freelancing or Consulting, David N. Dobrin About the Authors Author Index
National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Commission on Life Sciences, Committee on Health Effects of Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiations (Beir VII)