Handbook of technical writing / Gerald J. Alred, Charles T. Brusaw, Walter E. Oliu

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Alred, Gerald J

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Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Boston Bedford/St. Martins 2015Edition: 11. edDescription: xxii, 645 sidor illustrationer 21 cmISBN:

1457675528 (spiralbound)
9781457675522 (spiralbound)

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Genre/Form:

Handbooks and manuals

DDC classification:

808.0666 23

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Contents:

Contents by topic -- Preface -- Five steps to successful writing -- Checklist of the writing process -- Handbook of technical writing: alphabetical entries -- Index -- Commonly misused words and phrases -- Model documents and figures by topic

Summary: 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

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Book (loan)	Campus Karlskrona	808	Available		080041485669

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Includes index

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