A Pocket Guide to Technical Writing, Third Edition - Softcover

Pfeiffer, William Sanborn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130476110 ISBN 13: 9780130476111

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2003

Synopsis

This well-written, practical book serves perfectly as an inexpensive guide for readers that need to write documents such as reports, proposals, letters, and memos. Unique in its combination of an alphabetized handbook with brief chapters on organization and efficiency, this handy reference for on-the-job writing gives quick, easy-to-find answers to common writing problems faced in various technical and professional careers. Topics addressed in this handbook include the writing process, structure, graphics, and oral presentations. A handy appendix at the end of the book provides quick-reference instruction on style, grammar, and mechanics. For working professionals needing a handy desk reference for writing effectively and efficiently.

About this title

About the Author

Sandy Pfeiffer has spent a career in technical and professional writing. With a Ph.D. in English, he is vice president for academic affairs and a professor of English at Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, Georgia. His home department offers both B.S. and M.S. degrees in Technical and Professional Communication, as well as a B. A. in International Technical Communications.

Besides the Pocket Guide, Pfeiffer has written Technical Writing: A Practical Approach, now in its 5th edition (Prentice Hall, 2003). The book is used in colleges and universities around the country. He also wrote Proposal Writing: The Art of Friendly Persuasion (Merrily 1989); coauthored, with Chuck Keller, Proposal Writing: The Act of Friendly and Winning Persuasion (Prentice Hall, 2000); and wrote Pocket Guide to Public Speaking (Prentice Hall, 2002).

Since 1979, Pfeiffer has taught communication seminars to business, industry, and government groups in the United States and overseas. Sample seminar topics include Report Writing, Proposals, Oral Presentations, Effective Meetings, and Technical Editing.

From the Back Cover

Pfeiffer's Pocket Guide to Technical Writing gives quick access to the essentials of on-the-job writing. It includes the following features:

• For Speed—a 9-step process to write quickly and well
• For Organization—a 3-part structure to organize all documents
• For Visual Appeal—tips for using white space, lists, and headings
• For Correctness—an alphabetized handbook on style and grammar

The Pocket Guide provides brief guidelines and models for 16 different documents—from letters and memos to proposals and many types of reports. It also offers guidelines for special topics, such as graphics and speeches.

You may never need another book to help you with one of the most challenging parts of your job— writing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130476110
• ISBN 13: 9780130476111
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 240