Technical Writing: Online Textbook / Power Tools for Technical Communication

Author(s) : David A. McMurrey
Publication date : Sep 2001
ISBN : 0-15-506898-9
Pages : 576
Publisher : Heinle & Heinle Pub

Book summary:

This online textbook introduces you to some of the most important aspects of writing in the world of science, technology, and business; in other words, the kind of writing that scientists, nurses, doctors, computer specialists, government officials, engineers, and other such people do as a part of their regular work.

To learn how to write effectively for the world of work, you'll study common types of reports, special format items such as lists and headings, simple techniques for putting graphics into reports, and some techniques for producing professional-looking final copy.

Technical-writing build on what you've learned in other writing courses. But there are lots of new things to learn! If you currently have a job in which you do some writing, you'll discover that you can put what you learn in this online textbook to immediate use.

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"If you are in a job that suddenly calls for technical writing, this book can help you develop skills by teaching you how to approach writing projects."

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