Revised edition of: Practical strategies for technical communication / Mike Markel, Boise State University. Second edition. [2016]. Includes bibliographical references (pages 501-504) and index.
Contents:
Preface for instructors -- Introduction for writers -- Part 1. Working in the Technical-Communication Environment -- Chapter 1. Introduction to technical communication -- Chapter 2. Understanding ethical and legal obligations -- Chapter 3. Writing collaboratively -- Part 2. Planning and Drafting the Document -- Chapter 4. Analyzing your audience and purpose -- Chapter 5. Researching your subject -- Chapter 6. Writing for your readers -- Part 3. Designing User-Friendly Documents and Websites -- Chapter 7. Designing print and online documents--- Chapter 8. Creating graphics -- Part 4. Learning Important Applications -- Chapter 9. Corresponding in print and online -- Chapter 10. Applying for a job -- Chapter 11. Writing proposals -- Chapter 12. Writing informational reports -- Chapter 13. Writing recommendation reports -- Chapter 14. Writing definitions, descriptions, and instructions -- Chapter 15. Making oral presentations -- Appendix. Reference Handbook -- Appendix A. Documenting your sources -- Appendix B. Editing and proofreading your documents -- References -- Index -- Index of features.
Summary:
In today's constantly changing workplace, it's important to keep up with strategies for successful communication, whether it happens through email, websites, presentations, social media, or cover letters. Practical Strategies for Technical Communication helps get students up to speed with a concise, accessible guide to everything they need to know about audience and purpose, document design, research, style, and more. In the third edition, noted scholar and teacher Stuart A. Selber joins the author team. The new edition features expanded coverage of nontraditional resume formats such as infographics and videos, a new discussion of usability testing, and an array of revised and updated Tech Tips.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.