Technical communication / John M. Lannon.
Publication details: New York : Longman, c2003.Edition: 9th editionDescription: xxvi, 788 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cmISBN:- 0321089790 (pbk.)
- 808.066 21 LAN
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Content
Chapter 1. Introduction to Technical Communication
PART ONE: Communication in the Workplace
Chapter 2. Preparing an effective Technical Document
Chapter 3. Delivering Essential Information
Chapter 4. Making Persuasive Case
Chapter 5. Weighing the Ethical Issues
Chapter 6. Working in Team
PART TWO: Research Process
Chapter 7. Thinking Critically about Research Process
Chapter 8. Exploring Electronic and Hard Copy Sources
Chapter 9. Exploring Primary Sources
Chapter 10. Evaluating and Interpreting Information
Chapter 11. Summarizing and Abstracting Information
PART THREE: Structural and Style Elements
Chapter 12. Organizing Users
Chapter 13. Revising for Readable Style
PART FOUR: Visual, Design and Usability Elements
Chapter 14. Designing Visuals
Chapter 15. Designing Pages and Document
Chapter 16. Adding Document Supplements
Chapter 17. Designing and Testing the Document for Usability
PART FIVE : Specific Documents and Applications
Chapter 18. Memos Reports and Electronic Mail
Chapter 19. Letters and Employment Correspondences
Chapter 20. Web Pages and other Electronic Documents
Chapter 21. Technical Definitions
Chapter 22. Technical Descriptions and Specifications
Chapter 23. Instructions
Chapter 24. Proposal
Chapter 25. Analytical Reports
Chapter 26. Oral Presentations
Part Six. A Brief Handbook with Additional Sample Documents
Includes bibliographical references (p. 760-777) and index.
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