Handbook of Technical Writing, Tenth Edition

Handbook of Technical Writing, Tenth Edition
Gerald J. Alred (Author), Charles T. Brusaw (Author), Walter E. Oliu (Author)
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Now in its tenth edition, this classic book remains the complete technical-writing reference for students and professionals alike. Alphabetically organized and easy-to-use, its nearly 400 entries provide guidance for writing all the most common types of professional documents and correspondence, including reports, proposals, manuals, memos, and white papers. Abundant real-world sample documents and visuals throughout the book demonstrate effective technical communication, reflecting current practices for formatting documents and using email. In addition, advice for organizing, researching, writing, and revising complements thorough treatment of grammar, usage, style, and punctuation to provide comprehensive help with writing skills.

This edition has been thoroughly revised to include updated advice for analyzing the context of different writing situations, using and integrating visuals, and dealing with ethical concerns in technical writing. Expanded coverage of the latest types of writing for the Web discusses FAQs and blogs as forms of collaborative writing and business promotion. New Digital Tips focus on using technology to assist with writing tasks, such as using wikis for collaborative documents.

Entries throughout the book have been revised, updated, consolidated, and streamlined to provide the most accurate and accessible information. Comprehensive yet concise, the Handbook of Technical Writing remains the quick reference faithful users have come to appreciate.

• Rank: #15476 in Books
• Published on: 2011-11-22
• Released on: 2011-11-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.27" h x 1.18" w x 5.51" l, 1.72 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 624 pages

Description #1 by eBay - barnesandnobleinc:

More than just a guide, the Handbook of Technical Writing places writing in a real-world context with quick and easy access to hundreds of technical writing topics and scores of sample documents. Its dedicated author team with decades of combined academic and professional experience has crafted the essential reference tool for students and professionals alike, with extensive coverage of grammar, usage, and style. Responding to today's economic trends, the tenth edition features expanded coverage of the job search, including advice about the appropriate use of social media in the search, as well as new professionalism tips and guidance on how to adapt to ever-evolving technologies. An integrated companion Web site works with the text to offer additional resources and models reflecting the authors' trademark clarity.

Description #2 by Barnes & Noble:

Contributors: Gerald J. Alred - Author. Format: Hardcover

Description #3 by eCampus.com:

Handbook of Technical Writing, Tenth Edition, ISBN-13: 9781250004413, ISBN-10: 1250004411