Author : Gerald J. Alred
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 35,87 MB
Release : 2015-11-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781319073145
Author : Gerald J. Alred
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 17,21 MB
Release : 2018-10-05
Category :
ISBN : 9781319239367
Author : Gerald J. Alred
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 677 pages
File Size : 44,43 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1250004411
Combining guidance for writing over 40 typers of professional documents with thorough coverage of grammar, usage, and style, the Handbook of Technical Writing functions as both a writer's handbook and a complete guide to technical communication. It provides quick access to hundreds of topics and scores of sample documents and visuals. [publisher's note]
Author : Gerald J. Alred
Publisher : Macmillan Higher Education
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 31,29 MB
Release : 2015-02-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1319030386
From formal reports and manuals to everyday e-mails, The Handbook of Technical Writing uses smart, accessible language to spotlight and clarify technical writing today. Hundreds of topic entries, 90+ sample documents, at-a-glance checklists, and dynamic videos break down the best-practices, models, and real-world skills that successful writers use to clearly and persuasively communicate technical information and data. Developed by a legendary author team with decades of combined academic and professional experience, the book’s intuitive, alphabetical organization makes it easy to navigate its extensive coverage of grammar, usage, and style. Plus, updated, in-depth treatment of pressing issues like the job search, the writing process, documenting sources, and social media resonates both in class and on the job. With a refreshed, integrated focus on the ways technologies shape writing, the Eleventh Edition of the Handbook is the indispensable reference tool for writing to workplace success.
Author : Gerald J. Alred
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 36,90 MB
Release : 2003-02-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780312309237
The seventh edition of this classic comprehensive reference is now easier to use and more thorough than ever. With up-to-date coverage of workplace technology—from e-mail, Internet research, and writing for the Web to Web forms and page design—the Handbook of Technical Writing offers expert advice for meeting the demands of online writing. Abundant "real world" examples and sample documents throughout the text provide models for effective technical communication. The book's new "five-way access" structure—the alphabetical organization, topical key to the alphabetical entries, checklist of the writing process, comprehensive index, and new topical list of figures and model documents—provides even more ways of retrieving information, faster. This edition also includes new and revised entries on research, documenting sources, brochures, formal reports, newsletters, proposals, sales letters, presentations, and visuals. With entries that have been consolidated and streamlined, and in-depth treatment of grammar, usage, and the writing skills that both students and professionals need to master, the Handbook of Technical Writing remains both an accessible and easy-to-use guide, and the quick reference faithful users have come to appreciate.
Author : Rise B. Axelrod
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 36,63 MB
Release : 2015-12-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781319055615
Author : Nell Johnson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 21,13 MB
Release : 2017-03-10
Category :
ISBN : 9781543268485
This book focuses on the essentials. It offers easily understood models (over 40 sample documents) and clear instruction, with a straightforward structure that makes it easy for the student to work through the book, adding knowledge while practicing different forms and skills. This textbook consistently receives positive reviews from community college and lower-level university students: "I loved how the text was set up, the chapters were easy to read through and understand." "... this is the first writing class that I've enjoyed reading the textbook. It's concise and informative without having my eyes glaze over every 5 minutes." The authors, two community college writing instructors, have created a very readable textbook that is both inexpensive and practical.
Author : William S. Pfeiffer
Publisher :
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 16,43 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
This book is designed to give quick access to the essentials of workplace writing. It is a guide to speed, organization, visual appeal, and correctness in 16 different kinds of documents as well as guidelines for special topics like graphics, speeches, and e-mails. For speed, this book gives you a 9-step process to write quickly and well. For organization, this book gives you a three-part structure to organize all documents. For visual appeal, this book has tips for using white space, lists, and headings. For correctness, an alphabetized handbook on style and grammar is included. - Publisher.
Author : Gerald J. Alred
Publisher : St Martins Press
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 27,47 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780312002480
Author : Charles T. Brusaw
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,57 MB
Release : 1997-08-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780312166908
New to this edition: Up-to-date information on on-line research and computer resources. A unique four-way access system enables users of the Handbook of Technical Writing to find what they need quickly and get on with the job of writing: 1. The hundreds of entries in the body of the Handbook are alphabetically arranged, so you can flip right to the topic at hand. Words and phrases in bold type provide cross-references to related entries. 2. The topical key groups alphabetical entries and page numbers under broader topic categories. This topical table of contents allows you to check broader subject areas for the specific topic you need. 3. The checklist of the writing process summarizes the opening essay on "Five Steps to Successful Writing" in checklist form with page references to related topics, making it easy to use the Handbook as a writing text. 4. The comprehensive index provides an exhaustive listing of related and commonly confused topics, so you can easily locate information even when you don't know the exact term you're looking for.
