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Technical Writing: Process and Product, 5/e

Technical Writing: Process and Product, 5/e

Author(s):
  • Sharon J. Gerson
  • Steven M. Gerson
    • Author: Sharon J. Gerson
    • ISBN:9788131709283
    • Price: Rs. 550.00
    • Pages:704
    • Imprint:Pearson Education
    • Binding:Paperback
    • Status:Available


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    The significantly enhanced, completely revised, full color 5th edition of Technical Writing: Process and Product guides students through the entire writing process–prewriting, writing, and rewriting–developing an easy-to-use, step-by-step technique for writing the types of documents they will encounter on the job. The authors' student-friendly style engages students in the writing process and encourages hands-on application as well as discussions about ethics, audience identification, electronic communication, and the role of technical writing in the workplace

    Table of Content

    1. DEFINING TECHNICAL WRITING
      1. An Introduction to Technical Writing
      2. Producing the Product
      3. Objectives in Technical Writing
      4. Audience Recognition and Involvement
    2. CORRESPONDENCE
      1. Memos and E-mail
      2. Letters
      3. The Job Search
    3. VISUAL APPEAL
      1. Document Design
      2. Graphics
    4. TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS
      1. Fliers, Brochures, and Newsletters
      2. Technical Descriptions
      3. Instructions and User’s Manuals
    5. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
      1. Online Help and Web Sites
    6. REPORT STRATEGIES
      1. Research
      2. The Summary
      3. Reports
      4. Proposals
      5. Oral Communication
    7. GRAMMAR HANDBOOK
      1. Grammar, Punctuation, Mechanics, and Spelling

    Salient Features

    • NEW—An enhanced student-friendly design including full color throughout
    • NEW—Chapter opening “Writing at Work” case studies introduce chapter topics with real-life applications
    • NEW—“Before/After” examples visually demonstrate how revision improves communication
    • NEW—“Tech Links” direct students to useful web sites or to online resources available at the book’s Companion Website
    • NEW—“Technology Tips” provide students with helpful instruction on using common computer programs to communicate.
    • NEW—“Web Workshops” give students opportunities to investigate real-world applications on the Internet.