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Product Identifiers
PublisherPrentice Hall PTR
ISBN-100131148788
ISBN-139780131148789
eBay Product ID (ePID)6035295
Product Key Features
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameTechnically-Write!
Publication Year2003
SubjectTechnical Writing
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering
AuthorRonald S. Blicq, Lisa Moretto
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight29 Oz
Item Length9.8 in
Item Width7.9 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number6
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2004-274240
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal808/.0666
Table Of ContentPreface. People as Communicators. 1. Why Technical People Need to Write Well. 2. A Technical Person's Approach to Writing. 3. Letters, Memos and Email. 4. Short Informal Reports. 5. Longer Informal and Semiformal Reports. 6. Formal Reports. 7. Technical Proposals. 8. Other Technical Documents. 9. Illustrating Technical Documents. 10. Technically-Speak! 11. Communicating With Prospective Employers. 12. The Technique of Technical Writing. Glossary of Technical Usage. Index. Marking Control Chart.
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisFor courses in Technical or Report Writing in Departments of English, Engineering, or Technology. This complete, "on-the-job" exploration of both written and oral communication focuses on the most effective techniques for the types of communications most frequently encountered in today's business world. It introduces readers to the employees of two technically oriented companies, the type of work they perform, and some typical situations that call for them to communicate with clients, suppliers, and each other. The Sixth Edition updates coverage to more accurately reflect the techniques used to write today's professional correspondences and reports., This complete, "on-the-job" exploration of both written and oral communication concentrates on the most effective techniques for the types of communications most frequently encountered in today's business world. This new edition updates coverage to accurately reflect the techniques used to write today's professional correspondence and reports. The book uses the example of two employees involved in two technically-oriented companies, the type of work they perform, and some typical situations that call for them to communicate with clients, suppliers, and each other, to drive home the concepts presented. Topics include: letters, memos, and e-mail; short, informal reports; larger informal and semiformal reports; formal reports; technical proposals; communicating with prospective employers; and technical writing. For any employee whose responsibilities include preparing reports and documents; also for those where speaking at meetings and seminars is a necessary part of their jobs. This book can serve as an excellent reference for job-hunters.