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Pocket Guide to Technical Writing

ISBN: 9780130476111 | 0130476110
Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 1/1/2004

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SummaryTable of Contents
For courses in Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Writing for Technicians, and Business Writing; as well as corporate training seminars in writing. This well-written, practical text serves perfectly as an inexpensive supplement to technical and scientific courses where students need to write documents such as reports, proposals, letters, and memos. Unique in its combination of an alphabetized handbook with brief chapters on organization and efficiency, this handy reference for on-the-job writing gives quick, easy-to-find answers to common writing problems faced in various technical and professional careers.
The Writing Process: Achieving Speed and Quality
1(22)
Definition of Technical Writing
1(4)
Purpose: Getting Something D... MORE
2(1)
Writer: Conveying Your Knowledge to the Reader
2(1)
Readers: Understanding Their Diverse Needs
3(2)
Nine Steps to Better Writing
5(15)
Write a Brief Purpose Statement
5(1)
Consider the Obstacles Your Readers Face
6(1)
Determine Technical Levels of Readers
6(1)
Determine Decision-Making Levels of Readers
7(2)
Find Out What Decision-Makers Want
9(1)
Collect and Document Information Carefully
9(5)
Write an Outline
14(1)
Write Your First Draft Quickly
15(3)
Revise in Stages
18(2)
Writing in Groups
20(3)
Get to Know Your Group
20(1)
Set Clear Goals and Ground Rules
21(1)
Use Brainstorming Techniques
21(1)
Agree on a Revision Process
21(1)
Use Computers to Communicate
22(1)
Structure: Achieving Order and Design
23(16)
Basics of Organization
23(3)
Write Different Parts for Different Readers
24(1)
Emphasize Beginnings and Endings
24(1)
Repeat Key Points
25(1)
ABC Format
26(5)
The Abstract Gives the ``Big Picture''
29(1)
The Body Gives Supporting Details
30(1)
The Conclusion Provides a Wrap-Up
30(1)
Page Design
31(8)
Use White Space Liberally
31(1)
Use Headings and Subheadings Often
32(2)
Use Lists Frequently
34(3)
Use Fonts Effectively
37(2)
Special Topics: Graphics and Oral Presentation
39(34)
Graphics
39(19)
Terms in Graphics
39(1)
Reasons for Using Graphics
40(2)
General Guidelines
42(2)
Guidelines for Pie Charts
44(3)
Guidelines for Bar Charts
47(4)
Guidelines for Line Charts
51(2)
Guidelines for Tables
53(2)
Guidelines for Technical Drawings
55(3)
Oral Presentations
58(15)
Guidelines for Preparation and Delivery
58(8)
Guidelines for Speech Graphics
66(2)
Guidelines for Overcoming Nervousness
68(5)
Appendix A: ABC Formats and Examples
73(62)
ABC Format 1: Positive Letter
74(2)
Example 1: Positive Letter
75(1)
ABC Format 2: Negative Letter
76(2)
Example 2: Negative Letter
77(1)
ABC Format 3: Neutral Letter
78(2)
Example 3: Neutral Letter
79(1)
ABC Format 4: Sales Letter
80(2)
Example 4: Sales Letter
81(1)
ABC Format 5: Memorandum
82(2)
Example 5: Memorandum
83(1)
ABC Format 6: Instructions
84(4)
Example 6: Instructions
85(3)
ABC Format 7: Problem Analysis
88(3)
Example 7: Problem Analysis
89(2)
ABC Format 8: Recommendation Report
91(3)
Example 8: Recommendation Report
92(2)
ABC Format 9: Equipment Evaluation
94(3)
Example 9: Equipment Evaluation
95(2)
ABC Format 10: Lab Report
97(3)
Example 10: Lab Report
98(2)
ABC Format 11: Trip Report
100(2)
Example 11: Trip Report
101(1)
ABC Format 12: Feasibility Study
102(3)
Example 12: Feasibility Study
103(2)
ABC Format 13: Proposal
105(3)
Example 13: Proposal
106(2)
ABC Format 14: Progress Report
108(3)
Example 14: Progress Report
109(2)
ABC Format 15: Formal Report
111(17)
Example 15: Formal Report
112(16)
ABC Format 16: Job Letter and Resume
128(7)
Example 16: Job Letter and Resume
129(6)
Appendix B: Writing Handbook
135(86)
Alphabetized Table of Contents
135(3)
Topical Table of Contents
138(83)
Style
138(1)
Grammar
139(1)
Usage
139(82)
Index221(5)
Planning Form226

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