Technical Report Writing Today - Softcover

Pauley, Steven E.; Riordan, Daniel G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 039573052X ISBN 13: 9780395730522

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (Academic), 1996

Synopsis

This introductory text provides thorough coverage of the basic skills and common forms of technical writing. A wide range of examples and model documents helps students develop the skills necessary to produce clear and effective reports. Project Worksheets help students organise their thoughts and prepare for assignments, and 'Focus' boxes highlight key information and recent developments in technical communication. This important revision now includes - a new chapter on 'Developing Web sites' - additional 'Focus' boxes on Electronic CV's and Documenting Electronic items - new evaluation sheets which helps students assess their work - numerous new examples and exercises to assist with applying the principles of writing An accompanying web site makes this an essential text for the technical writing instructor and student.

About this title

Synopsis

Offers a practical approach to teaching technical writing through clear presentation of numerous models. This edition has been updated to reflect current theory and practices and is organized around the interactive/situational theory of communication. Ancillary package available on adoption.

Edition details

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (Academic)
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 039573052X
• ISBN 13: 9780395730522
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 496