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Technical communication / John M. Lannon.

By: Publication details: New York : Longman, c2003.Edition: 9th editionDescription: xxvi, 788 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 0321089790 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 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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