Technical Writing: Principles, Strategies, and Readings - Softcover

Reep, Diana

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205721508 ISBN 13: 9780205721504

Publisher: Pearson, 2010

Synopsis

  Offers a flexible combination of instructional chapters and readings that reflect technical writing today.

 

KEY TOPICS:  The readings from professional journals and Web sites offer insight and advice on specific communication topics, including writing for the Web. Model documents in every chapter illustrate a comprehensive array of technical documents and Web pages, and many show successive drafts so readers can analyze changes made during the writing process. An extensive section on career correspondence includes guidelines for traditional, scanned, email and Web-based résumés, so readers learn about the principles of contemporary business writing. Guidelines for Web writing and design include citation of Internet sources and present Web pages as models for discussion and exercises.

 

MARKET:  For people preparing for careers in science, business, engineering, social services and technical fields.

About this title

About the Author

A former Department Chair, and Full Professor of the English Department at the University of Akron, Dr. Diana Reep is on the Editorial Review Board of the _ Journal of Business Communication_, and specializes in business and technical communication and film studies. She is the author of several publications, including _ The Educator's Writing Handbook_ and _ Business and Technical Writing: An Annotated Bibliography of Books from 1880-1980_. Her books of literary criticism are _ Margaret Deland and the Rescue and Romance_. She has also published a novel and numerous articles on television and gender roles, soap operas, the saloon in western films, Anne Rice's _ Interview with the Vampire_, and issues of business and technical communication.

From the Back Cover

Here’s how MyTechCommLab can help you save time and
improve results:

 

·        Interactive Model Documents―Nearly 90 models will help
you create effective documents. Many models include
dynamic annotations that highlight key features, design elements,
and usability guidelines.

·        Activities and Case Studies―Document-based Activities and
usability-centered Case Studies will allow you to practice
your knowledge of workplace situations and audiences.

·        Gradebook   Youcan monitor your progress throughautomated grading
of quizzes and assignments.  

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205721508
• ISBN 13: 9780205721504
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 544