Recent Developments in Technical Writing

Contents: Preface. 1. Technical writing and communication. 2. Communicative: basic areas. 3. Identifying aim and audience. 4. Practical approach to start writing. 5. Organization and layout of information. 6. Headings and numbering. 7. Scientific writing. 8. Style for readability. 9. Writing with a computer. 10. Informative summaries. 11. Visual signalling and using tables, illustrations and graphic: presentation techniques. 12. Writing instructions. 13. Writing descriptions and explanations. 14. Writing letters and memoranda. 15. Writing minutes and reports of proceedings. 16. Writing in examinations. Bibliography. Index.

"This book guides users through the entire writing process-prewriting, writing, and rewriting--developing an easy-to-use, step-by-step technique for creating the types of documents they will encounter on the job. The authors conversational style engages students in the writing process and encourages hand-on application. The book discusses ethics, audience identification, electronic communication, and the role of technical writing in the workplace. For anyone who needs to compose written presentations--and especially those who have no formal training in doing so." (jacket)