Basic Technical Writing - Hardcover

Weisman, Herman M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0675212561 ISBN 13: 9780675212564

Publisher: Merrill, 1991

Synopsis

Using easy-to-follow explanations and a wealth of writing samples taken from real life, this classic introduction to basic technical writing covers the formal technical report and shorter forms such as letters, memos, and abstracts -- and explains all expository techniques in detail -- e.g., definition, description, explaining a process, analysis. It explores every aspect of the technical writer's craft -- from the process that begins before pen touches paper -- e.g., topic research, literature search, and the scientific method -- to the writing, revising, and editing that results in a final product. Major sections include: modality and media (technical English, technical style, and automated word processing); technical writing fundamentals (expository forms); technical report writing (research, writing, editing, graphics); short technical writing forms (proposals, oral reports, technical papers and articles); and grammar/punctuation/style/usage reference.

About this title

Synopsis

Updated, reorganized, and enlarged edition (fifth in 1985) of a textbook that combines the approaches of product (i.e. a focus on techniques and models of a finished document or product) and process (i.e. a focus on the prewriting activities and the various thought processes involved in completing the writing task). Annotation copyright Book News,

From the Back Cover

The purpose of 'Basic Technical Writing' is to provide classroom learning experiences in the art and craft of writing about technical matters.

Edition details

• Publisher: Merrill
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0675212561
• ISBN 13: 9780675212564
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6