Technical Communication
6th Edition
Published on 30. July 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
688 pages
978-1-4130-0189-1 (ISBN)
Description
Containing a consistent rhetorical focus, numerous helpful examples and figures with annotations, and a strong organization and layout, TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION offers a contextual design and an emphasis on Global Communication and Usability Testing.
Containing a consistent rhetorical focus, numerous helpful examples and figures with annotations, and a strong organization and layout, TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION offers a contextual design and an emphasis on Global Communication and Usability Testing.
Containing a consistent rhetorical focus, numerous helpful examples and figures with annotations, and a strong organization and layout, TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION offers a contextual design and an emphasis on Global Communication and Usability Testing.
Reviews / Votes
Preface. Introduction to Students. Introduction to Instructors. Acknowledgments. Brief Contents. Detailed Contents. Part I: COMMUNICATING IN THE WORKPLACE. 1. Characterizing workplace communication. 2. Understanding workplace culture. 3. Reading technical information. 4. Addressing audiences. 5. Collaborating in workplace communication. Part II: MANAGING CRITICAL PROCESSES. 6. Managing effective writing and production processes. 7. Locating and using information. 8. Revising and editing. 9. Ensuring usability. Part III: SHAPING INFORMATION. 10. Organizing information. 11. Designing information. 12. Using visual forms. 13. Designing and using electronic media. Part IV: APPLYING STRATEGIES. 14. Creating definitions. 15. Creating technical descriptions. 16. Explaining processes and procedures. Part V: PREPARING PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION. 17. Engaging in oral interaction. 18. Preparing correspondence. 19. Preparing proposals. 20. Preparing reports. 21. Preparing instructions and manuals.Preface. Introduction to Students. Introduction to Instructors. Acknowledgments. Brief Contents. Detailed Contents. Part I: COMMUNICATING IN THE WORKPLACE. 1. Characterizing workplace communication. 2. Understanding workplace culture. 3. Reading technical information. 4. Addressing audiences. 5. Collaborating in workplace communication. Part II: MANAGING CRITICAL PROCESSES. 6. Managing effective writing and production processes. 7. Locating and using information. 8. Revising and editing. 9. Ensuring usability. Part III: SHAPING INFORMATION. 10. Organizing information. 11. Designing information. 12. Using visual forms. 13. Designing and using electronic media. Part IV: APPLYING STRATEGIES. 14. Creating definitions. 15. Creating technical descriptions. 16. Explaining processes and procedures. Part V: PREPARING PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION. 17. Engaging in oral interaction. 18. Preparing correspondence. 19. Preparing proposals. 20. Preparing reports. 21. Preparing instructions and manuals.
More details
Edition
6th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Florence
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 186 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
1240 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4130-0189-1 (9781413001891)
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Other editions
Previous edition
Rebecca E. Burnett
Technical Communication
Book
09/2000
5th Edition
Heinle & Heinle Publishers Inc.,U.S.
€53.41
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Content
Preface. Introduction to Students. Introduction to Instructors. Acknowledgments. Brief Contents. Detailed Contents. Part I: COMMUNICATING IN THE WORKPLACE. 1. Characterizing workplace communication. 2. Understanding workplace culture. 3. Reading technical information. 4. Addressing audiences. 5. Collaborating in workplace communication. Part II: MANAGING CRITICAL PROCESSES. 6. Managing effective writing and production processes. 7. Locating and using information. 8. Revising and editing. 9. Ensuring usability. Part III: SHAPING INFORMATION. 10. Organizing information. 11. Designing information. 12. Using visual forms. 13. Designing and using electronic media. Part IV: APPLYING STRATEGIES. 14. Creating definitions. 15. Creating technical descriptions. 16. Explaining processes and procedures. Part V: PREPARING PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION. 17. Engaging in oral interaction. 18. Preparing correspondence. 19. Preparing proposals. 20. Preparing reports. 21. Preparing instructions and manuals.