Full Description
Instructors know that Mike Markel's Technical Communication will prepare their students for any workplace writing situation. No other text offers such a comprehensive introduction to the field while still delivering practical, effective support for students at every level. The eleventh edition has been thoroughly revised to reframe the work of technical communicators in the context of today's highly collaborative, rapidly evolving digital practices. Fresh, social-media driven sample documents and coverage of the latest tools and technologies ensure that students work with the kinds of processes and products they'll encounter on the job.
Contents
Preface for Instructors.- Introduction for Writers.- Understanding the Technical Communication Environment.- Understanding Ethical and Legal Considerations.- Writing Technical Documents.- Writing Collaboratively.- Analyzing Your Audience and Purpose.- Researching Your Subject.- Organizing Your Information.- Communicating Persuasively.- Emphasizing Important Information.- Writing Correct and Effective Sentences.- Designing Print and Online Documents.- Creating Graphics.- Reviewing, Evaluating, and Testing Documents and Web Sites.- Writing Correspondence.- Writing Job-Application Materials.- Writing Proposals.- Writing Informational Reports.- Writing Recommendation Reports.- Writing Lab Reports.- Writing Definitions, Descriptions, and Instructions.- Making Oral Presentations.- Appendix.
