Strategies for Business and Technical Writing

Harty, Kevin J.

ISBN 10: 0205741916 / ISBN 13: 9780205741915

Published by Pearson Education, Limited, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Strategies for Business and Technical Writing
• Publisher: Pearson Education, Limited
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205741916
• ISBN 13: 9780205741915
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 7 Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 0.864 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

This unique anthology was created with a simple principle in mind: to offer the best advice from the best sources about the most important issues business and technical writers face every day.

 

Strategies for Business and Technical Writing teaches effective writing for the world of work. Reading selections from seasoned professionals in business, technical, and academic fields provide examples, models, and sound advice for writers at any level. Covering such topics as audience analysis, language use and misuse, writing and revision processes, and the influence of technology on communication in the working world, this book will appeal to both practical-minded students and professionals already working in business, technology, and industry.

From the Back Cover

For anyone who has written a resume and cover letter to apply for a job, a proposal to land an account, an e-mail to a colleague or a memo his or her co-workers, this book is for you. These everyday business documents may seem simple to write, but in reality are quite difficult to do well. This book will provide the instruction, advice, and necessary examples of how to compose effective business and technical writing. This book teaches effective writing for the work world, offering great advice from the best sources. The reading selections, written by seasoned professionals in the business world, teach professional writing as well. Covering topics including s the revision process, non-biased word choice, and audience analysis, the book is based on the premise that all successful writing consists of clear and effective prose. Yet, it points out the ways in which business and technical writing differs from the expository prose most readers have learned. Also included are discussion of specific documents, including resumes, letters of application, letters that sell, memos, e-mail, reports and proposals. Anyone who engages in business or technical writing.