The Handbook of Technical Writing
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Beschreibung
From abstracts to online professional profiles, from blogs and forums to formal reports and manuals, the Handbook of Technical Writing uses smart, accessible language to spotlight and clarify technical writing today. Hundreds of topic entries, 90+ sample documents, at-a-glance checklists, and clear, explicit models, communicate the real-world practices of successful technical writers.
Developed by a legendary author team with decades of combined academic and professional experience, the book’s intuitive, alphabetical organization makes it easy to navigate its extensive coverage of grammar, usage, and style. Plus, updated, in-depth treatment of pressing issues like the job search, audience awareness, source documentation, and social media use on the job resonate both in class and at the office.With a refreshed, integrated focus on the ways technologies shape writing, this Twelfth Edition is the indispensable reference tool for writing successfully in the workplace.
More than 90 sample documents demonstrate a wide range of effective professional and technical writing models, including formal reports, proposals, diagrams, environmental impact statements, trade journal articles, e-mails, presentation slides, résumés, and cover lettersComprehensive discussion of the writing process and in-depth treatment of grammar, usage, and style provide guidance on writing well. Every stage is covered in detail—from research and audience analysis to revision and proofreading. Discussion addresses both independent and collaborative writing.Up-to-date coverage of workplace technologies gives students the latest advice on adapting to new technologies, interpreting infographics, e-mailing colleagues, conducting online research, creating a social media presence, writing for the Web, and more
Advice, tip boxes, and checklists call attention to recurring features and useful asides. Ethics Notes and Professionalism Notes offer special guidance for handling ethically challenging office scenarios. A list of Commonly Misused Words and Phrases break down grammar with accessible language and examples. Writer’s Checklists help students tackle each step of complex tasks like writing collaboratively and evaluating sources
Quick-reference alphabetical arrangement, helpful topical keys, and a student-friendly index make technical-writing topics easy to find. Cross-references throughout the book guide students to related entries
New_to_this_editionA new entry on creating an online professional profile helps technical writers select the appropriate forum and represent themselves and their accomplishments effectively on sites such as LinkedIn, AngelList, and Academia.edu.
A thorough updating of the job-search entries, including new coverage of co-ops, service internships, and "gap year" opportunities—crucial information for students and professionals seeking a new career. Updated coverage of interviewing for a job offers more coverage of what to do after the interview and includes a new model follow-up letter.
New coverage of reviewing articles for a trade journal aids more experienced technical writers who may be asked to share their expertise
Updated coverage of documenting sources provides current guidelines for citing sources in IEEE style
A new professionalism note on the etiquette of mobile devices helps students move seamlessly from personal to professional worlds
This book will be useful for students studying technical disciplines who require support with technical writing and communication.
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Gerald J. Alred
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