Handbook of Technical Writing, Tenth Edition

Handbook of Technical Writing, Tenth Edition
Author: Gerald J. Alred
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 677
Release: 2012
Genre: 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]

Handbook of Technical Writing

Handbook of Technical Writing
Author: Gerald J. Alred
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Technical writing
ISBN: 9781457604492

Now in its tenth edition, this classic book remains the complete technical-writing reference for students and professionals alike. Alphabetically organized and easy-to-use, its nearly 400 entries provide guidance for writing all the most common types of professional documents and correspondence, including reports, proposals, manuals, memos, and white papers. Abundant real-world sample documents and visuals throughout the book demonstrate effective technical communication, reflecting current practices for formatting documents and using email. In addition, advice for organizing, researching, writing, and revising complements thorough treatment of grammar, usage, style, and punctuation to provide comprehensive help with writing skills.

Handbook of Technical Writing

Handbook of Technical Writing
Author: Charles T. Brusaw
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 832
Release: 1997-08-15
Genre: 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.

The Handbook of Technical Writing, Sixth Edition

The Handbook of Technical Writing, Sixth Edition
Author: Gerald J. Alred
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 778
Release: 2000-03-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780312254964

The definitive technical writing reference in an updated sixth edition. This comprehensive resource-alphabetically arranged for quick reference-provides guidance on the writing process, in-depth treatment of grammar and usage, abundant real-world examples of technical writing, and up-to-date coverage of technology.

The Handbook of Technical Writing

The Handbook of Technical Writing
Author: Gerald J. Alred
Publisher: Macmillan Higher Education
Total Pages: 678
Release: 2015-02-12
Genre: 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.

The Handbook of Technical Writing, Seventh Edition

The Handbook of Technical Writing, Seventh Edition
Author: Gerald J. Alred
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 680
Release: 2003-02-14
Genre: 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.

Handbook of Technical Writing, Ninth Edition

Handbook of Technical Writing, Ninth Edition
Author: Gerald J. Alred
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 668
Release: 2009
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0312575122

This comprehensive resource, organized alphabetically by topic, provides guidance on the business and technical writing process, real world examples, in-depth treatment of grammar and usage and up-to-date coverage of the latest office technology.

Technical Writing

Technical Writing
Author: Phillip A. Laplante
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2018-07-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0429884494

Technical Writing: A Practical Guide for Engineers, Scientists, and Nontechnical Professionals, Second Edition enables readers to write, edit, and publish materials of a technical nature, including books, articles, reports, and electronic media. Written by a renowned engineer and widely published technical author, this guide complements traditional writer’s reference manuals on technical writing through presentation of first-hand examples that help readers understand practical considerations in writing and producing technical content. These examples illustrate how a publication originates as well as various challenges and solutions. The second edition contains new material in every chapter including new topics, additional examples, insights, tips and tricks, new vignettes and more exercises. Appendices have been added for writing checklists and writing samples. The references and glossary have been updated and expanded. In addition, a focus on writing for the nontechnical persons working in the technology world and the nonnative English speaker has been incorporated. Written in an informal, conversational style, unlike traditional college writing texts, the book also contains many interesting vignettes and personal stories to add interest to otherwise stodgy lessons.

The Handbook of Technical Writing, Eighth Edition

The Handbook of Technical Writing, Eighth Edition
Author: Gerald J. Alred
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 688
Release: 2006-03-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780312352677

Now in its eighth edition, this classic book remains the complete technical-writing reference for students and professionals alike. Alphabetically organized and easy to use, its nearly 400 entries provide guidance for the most common types of professional documents and correspondence, including reports, proposals, manuals, memos, and white papers. Abundant sample documents and visuals throughout the book demonstrate effective technical communication, reflecting current practices for formatting documents and using e-mail. In addition, advice on organizing, researching, writing, and revising complements thorough treatment of grammar, usage, style, and punctuation to provide comprehensive help with writing skills. This edition has been thoroughly revised to include expanded advice for analyzing the context of different writing situations, using and integrating visuals, and dealing with ethical concerns in technical writing. Improved coverage of research now includes guidelines for IEEE-style documentation as well as clearer explanations of copyright and plagiarism concerns. Entries throughout the book have been revised, updated, consolidated, and streamlined to provide the most accurate and accessible information. Comprehensive yet concise, the Handbook of Technical Writing remains the quick reference faithful users have come to appreciate.

The Technical Writer's Handbook

The Technical Writer's Handbook
Author: Matt Young
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2002
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781891389214

The Technical Writer's Handbook is by a practising scientist who screens hundreds of manuscripts each year. It is directed at scientists, engineers and others who want to improve their writing and communication. It teaches that technical writing, although it has its own special requirements, is no different from ordinary writing and should be written with short, clear sentences and in the active voice.