McMurrey, David A.

Instructor's manual for McMurrey power tools for technical communication/ David A. McMurrey - Australia : Heinle & Heinle Thomson learning, c2002 - 215 p. : 28 cm



Content

Introduction
Concerning the Strange Organization of power Tools
Power Tools and Course Schedule
Technical-Writing Courses without Writing Projects
Course Plans

I. Project Tools for Technical Writers
1. Description : Product Specifications and Informal Reports
2. Process: Instructions and Policies and Procedures
3. Causes and effects: Primary Research Reports (Lab Reports)
4. Comparison: Recommendation, Evaluation, Feasibility Reports
5. Definition and Classification: Background Reports
6. Persuasion: Proposals & Progress Reports

II. Document-Design Tools
7. Headings
8. Lists
9. Notices
10. Tables, Graphs and Chats
11. Illustrative Graphics
12. Highlighting and Emphasis


III. Document-Delivery Tools
13. Business Communications
14. Resumes and Application Letters
15. Formal Reports: Design, Format and Abstracts
16. Oral Reports: Preparation, Visuals and Delivery
17. Web Pages: Hypertext and HTML

IV. Tools for Project Development
18. Reviewing & Revision
19. Audience & Task Analysis
20. Finding Information
21. Citing Sources of Borrowed Information
22. Managing Team Projects

V. Writing Tools: Mechanics & Styles
A. Abbreviation, symbols and Numbers
B. Punctuation
C. Grammar Favorites

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Technical writing
Communication

745.2 / MCM