Technical Communication
2nd Edition
Published on 17. November 1999
Book
Hardback
768 pages
978-0-256-22058-2 (ISBN)
Description
"Technical Communication" represents the works of five highly respected authors, all writing in their areas of expertise. Scientific examples and assignments within a social context are used for a realistic view of communication issues. This is the only text to extensively address argument, including reasoning, credibility, persuasion, decision making, problem solving, and critical thinking. The topic of audience is also addressed more thoroughly than in any other text. The book covers the traditional parts of the technical communication course but has been updated greatly to respond to the demands that the computer places on communicating.
"Technical Communication" represents the works of five highly respected authors, all writing in their areas of expertise. Scientific examples and assignments within a social context are used for a realistic view of communication issues. This is the only text to extensively address argument, including reasoning, credibility, persuasion, decision making, problem solving, and critical thinking. The topic of audience is also addressed more thoroughly than in any other text. The book covers the traditional parts of the technical communication course but has been updated greatly to respond to the demands that the computer places on communicating.
"Technical Communication" represents the works of five highly respected authors, all writing in their areas of expertise. Scientific examples and assignments within a social context are used for a realistic view of communication issues. This is the only text to extensively address argument, including reasoning, credibility, persuasion, decision making, problem solving, and critical thinking. The topic of audience is also addressed more thoroughly than in any other text. The book covers the traditional parts of the technical communication course but has been updated greatly to respond to the demands that the computer places on communicating.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
bibliography and glossary
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
1088 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-256-22058-2 (9780256220582)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
PART ONE: UNDERSTANDING TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION1. Technical Communication in Today's Workplace 2. The Writer and the Writing Process in the Workplace 3. Audience and Technical Communication 4. The Persuasive Nature of Technical Communication PART TWO: ACQUIRING THE TOOLS OF TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION5. Collaboration 6. Secondary Sources of Information: Libraries and Online7. Primary Sources of Information: Surveys, Interviews, Observations8. Editing and Style 9. Document Design and Packaging 10. Visual Display and Presentation PART THREE: CREATING EFFECTIVE DOCUMENTS11. Creating Definitions and Descriptions 12. Instructions, Specifications, and Procedures 13. Reports and Studies14. Reports for Decision Making 15. Proposals PART FOUR: DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING A PROFESSIONAL EDGE16. Professional Communication 17. Oral Presentations in the Workplace Case Documents AppendixIndexGlossary