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Synopsis
For courses in Technical Writing and Applied Writing.
Rutherfoord presents clear simplified explanations of the practical applications of writing in vocational/technical fields. The motivational reading passages are designed to stimulate students' interest in vocabulary and introduce traditional and applied writing assignments.
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This provides practical applications of writing in vocational/technical fields. Presenting clear, simplified explanations of key concepts and skills in written communication, Rutherfoord's guide covers the writing process in a systems approach that integrates reading, planning, writing, and revising.
This books highlights:
- Fourteen technical reading passages that introduce or demonstrate each writing topic
- Integration of reading, writing, spelling, word usage, and vocabulary exercises and assignments in each chapter.
- Complete and independent grammar and mechanics units for flexible planning and individualized study.
- Exercises and models using common technical vocabulary and concepts.
- Explanations of concepts in language that is easy to understand and apply.
This book is designed to help readers gain a working knowledge of all the major skills for career-related communication, including e-mail, graphics, reports, business correspondence, presentations, job interviews, and resumes.
New in this edition:
- Updated reading passages to reflect current communication needs and practices
- Updated writing topics to reflect current trends in writing, including the use of e-mail; desktop publishing, and the Internet.
- Updated chapter on report-writing (with sample reports) that introduces three common business/technical documents: the descriptive report, lab report, and proposal.
- New assignments that require use of the Internet for research and communication.
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- PublisherPearson
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 0130878227
- ISBN 13 9780130878229
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number2
- Number of pages416
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