Technical Writing: A Practical Approach - Softcover

Pfeiffer, William S.

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Technical Writing - A Practical Approach

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Unique in approach, this introduction to technical writing immerses students in a running case study of situations and projects in a fictitious company that is much like an actual potential employer of college graduates. The text offers clear guidelines for all documents, annotated writing models, realistic assignments, and a writing handbook all in one -- allowing students to place themselves into professional roles and to respond to real-world technical problems, even if their own experience is limited.

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This book offers an easy-to-use approach towards learning the fundamentals of technical writing. The author's writing style is reader friendly and engages the student by providing a comprehensive overview of current topics in technical writing. The book encourages discussion on information used on a day-to-day basis, such as writing geared on an international level, including a section on ESL, e-mail etiquette, and professional ethical decisions. The text further addressed the cutting-edge trends with computers and the Internet; including Internet research, integrating color graphics to technical documents, and an Appendix on writing that is geared for online audiences. For students and professionals who want to expand their knowledge on the cutting-edge information in technical writing.

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