"Technical Writing For Dummies is a must-have reference for both the aspiring and seasoned technical writer." - 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)." - Greg Bartlett, Director of Documentation of The Mathworks, Inc. and President of Society for Documentation Professionals "Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts does a remarkable job of balancing examples and practical advice as useful to those new to technical writing as it is to pros looking for ideas to apply to upcoming projects." -Tonya Price, former OpenAir.com Director of On-line Marketing and President, Association of Internet Professionals-495 Massachusetts Chapter
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Find out what it takes to produce terrific technical documents Whether you're contemplating a career as a technical writer or you just got tapped for a technical writing project, this friendly guide is your ticket for getting your tech writing skills up to par. Wordsmith Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts shows you step-by-step how to get organized, write clearly, and produce everything from spec sheets to online help systems.
Discover how to: Plan your project with a Technical Brief Fine-tune and polish your writing Work collaboratively with your reviewers Create great user manuals, awesome abstracts, and more Write first-rate electronic documentation
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Technical writing is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the U.S. today. Yet, many people are uncertain about what technical writing entails -- and how it differs from other types of business writing. Technical Writing For Dummies clears away the confusion and shows you how to research and write terrific technical documentation. It includes:
* How to use the Internet to effectively research technical documents
* A guide to creating different types of technical documents, from abstracts to user manuals
* A how-to guide to crafting technical documents for online and computer presentations
Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts
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