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The Handbook of Technical Writing, Eighth Edition
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Product Description
Now in its eighth edition, this classic book remains the complete technical-writing reference for students and professionals alike. Alphabetically organized and easy to use, its nearly 400 entries provide guidance for the most common types of professional documents and correspondence, including reports, proposals, manuals, memos, and white papers. Abundant sample documents and visuals throughout the book demonstrate effective technical communication, reflecting current practices for formatting documents and using e-mail. In addition, advice on organizing, researching, writing, and revising complements thorough treatment of grammar, usage, style, and punctuation to provide comprehensive help with writing skills. This edition has been thoroughly revised to include expanded advice for analyzing the context of different writing situations, using and integrating visuals, and dealing with ethical concerns in technical writing. Improved coverage of research now includes guidelines for IEEE-style documentation as well as clearer explanations of copyright and plagiarism concerns. Entries throughout the book have been revised, updated, consolidated, and streamlined to provide the most accurate and accessible information. Comprehensive yet concise, the Handbook of Technical Writing remains the quick reference faithful users have come to appreciate.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #132955 in Books
- Published on: 2006-03-01
- Original language: English
- Binding: Hardcover
- 688 pages
Editorial Reviews
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--Nancy Schneider, University of Maine – Augusta
“I have found this book to be an excellent resource for finding answers to a variety of technical writing questions both simply and quickly. The wide range of topics covered also makes the handbook useful as a general reference across many disciplines.”
--Cynthia Raisor, Texas A&M University
“This handbook has kept up with the increasing focus on technology and electronic research and with the typical components of a variety of professional documents. Once students discover this book’s usefulness, they consult it in conjunction with every writing assignment, saving me time and encouraging them to participate more fully in their own learning.”
--Karen Welch, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
“I choose the Handbook of Technical Writing because I want students to have a single, reliable, versatile and broad-ranging text that will serve them well in a variety of circumstances.”
--Ralph Batie, Oregon Institute of Technology
“The Handbook of Technical Writing is written clearly and the information in it is accessible. It’s a valuable companion in any technical writing classroom.”
--Natalie D. Segal, University of Hartford
Ingram
A comprehensive guide to technical writing features a four-way access system for finding information, including a subject directory, an alphabetical organization of topics, an extensive index, and a checklist of the writing process. 15,000 first printing."
Book Info
Handbook offers numerous figures and examples of technical writing, organized into subject categories for easy access. Includes five steps to successful writing, and a checklist of the writing process. Previous edition: c2000. Hardcover, wire-spiral bound available.
Customer Reviews
Outstanding: thorough, helpful, and easy to use
I'm a technical writer by profession. I also taught technical writing courses for 10 years, and for most of that time I used this as a textbook. It's thorough, well organized, gives good practical guidance, and is easy to use: you can look up topics alphabetically, or in the index, or through checklists and topical outlines. The authors are careful to keep the volume up to date -- for example, their discussions of computer documentation have evolved in parallel with computers themselves. There are loads of helpful examples and illustrations (the graphics examples are generally outstanding), and discussions of everything from frequently confused words (e.g., affect vs. effect) to how to write a proposal. I've bought copies of this book for every company I've worked for, and recommend it wholeheartedly as a reference for anyone who writes in a scientific or technical setting.
Excellent resource
I have the 5th edition of the book and it's one of the better resources I've found for technical writing and general writing. The entries are concise and to the point.
Awesome resource for generating technical documents!
I'm not a technical writer by trade but I do spend plenty of time as a project manager writing functional and design specifications for software and web sites. This book is a true jewel, providing design, layout, and word usage for all of my documents. It's the book you've been searching for all of this time!!
