
Working Writing
A Conversational Textbook on Technical Writing
Brian Quinn(Author)
Cognella, Inc (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 30. August 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-63487-375-8 (ISBN)
Description
Working Writing: A Conversational Textbook on Technical Writing gives readers essential information on how to write well for instructional, informational, or technical purposes. Written as a hands-on course in writing strategies and methods, the book is based on thirty years of the author's real-world experience as a working writer.
The basic premise of Working Writing is that writing which conveys useful information about how to accomplish tasks, make things, and understand the nuts and bolts of the everyday world, is an essential aid to getting things done. By taking the writing seriously and striving to improve, student-writers can gain the skills needed to write successfully. The book addresses topics such as thinking and organizing to write, writing mechanics, developing first drafts, proofreading effectively, editing, and incorporating visuals.
Working Writing teaches students how to collaborate effectively to produce strong technical writing, write funding requests and scientific reports, and develop appropriate writing for public relations and marketing. Conversational, accessible, and practical, the book is well-suited to courses in technical and professional writing.
The basic premise of Working Writing is that writing which conveys useful information about how to accomplish tasks, make things, and understand the nuts and bolts of the everyday world, is an essential aid to getting things done. By taking the writing seriously and striving to improve, student-writers can gain the skills needed to write successfully. The book addresses topics such as thinking and organizing to write, writing mechanics, developing first drafts, proofreading effectively, editing, and incorporating visuals.
Working Writing teaches students how to collaborate effectively to produce strong technical writing, write funding requests and scientific reports, and develop appropriate writing for public relations and marketing. Conversational, accessible, and practical, the book is well-suited to courses in technical and professional writing.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
525 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63487-375-8 (9781634873758)
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Person
Dr. Brian Quinn holds both a master's degree and a Ph.D. in American literature and writing from St. John's University in New York City. Currently, Dr. Quinn is an assistant professor in the Department of English and Humanities at Alfred State SUNY College of Technology.