Writing for the Technical Professions

Woolever, Kristin R.

ISBN 10 : 0321202112 ISBN 13 : 9780321202116

Editeur : Pearson, 2004

Synopsis

Writing for the Technical Professions provides practical advice for composing a wide variety of professional documents. This easy to read, easy to reference book will help any one in a technical profession communicate their ideas. A focus on the electronic workplace, legal and ethical issues, and an emphasis on collaboration and international communication make this book one of the most up-to-date books on the market today.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Kristin R. Woolever, Writing for the Technical Professions, Fourth Edition

Revered for its attention to the real-world context in which technical writing is carried out, Writing for the Technical Professions provides the reader with accessible, concise, and applicable advice for composing technical documents and functioning in the contemporary workplace. Writing for the Technical Professions emphasizes problem-solving techniques for communication situations that technical professionals encounter every day.

How the fourth edition is effective in shaping technical professionals

• New and varied sample documents cover a broader scope of disciplines and professional fields.
• A new chapter (Chapter 17) on communicating globally explores the challenges of working in a global context, as most technical communicators must now do.
• Coverage of the electronic workplace has been expanded reflect the growing dependence on electronic media.
• “Community Action Projects” provide suggestions for how readers can develop real projects in their local communities.
• Task-oriented strategies for real-world situations further develop the author’s problem-solving emphasis.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Writing for the Technical Professions provides practical advice for composing a wide variety of professional documents. This easy to read, easy to reference book will help any one in a technical profession communicate their ideas. A focus on the electronic workplace, legal and ethical issues, and an emphasis on collaboration and international communication make this book one of the most up-to-date books on the market today.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0321202112
• ISBN 13: 9780321202116
• Reliure: Baguettes de reliure plastique
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 528
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Riccardo Bacigalupo; riccardo.bacigalupo@sanoma.it; ; Sanoma Italia Via Arconati, 1 �; Milano; 20135; Italie