Technical Writing Basics: A Guide to Style and Form Book

Using a reader-friendly approach that is incremental and cumulative, this short, uncluttered guide to technical writing shows how to take the structures, patterns, and strategies of writing learned in a Basic Composition course (summary, process, analysis, and persuasion) and apply them in different kinds of technical documents. Direct practical explanations, copious real-world examples, and a variety of â??role-playingâ? exercises lead readers through the process of document production and assessmentâ??or what the author calls "transactional" writing: getting another person to read one's material, presenting such material clearly and accurately, and adhering to standards of format acceptable in the field. Unlike most other books (which focus on the writing needs in the executive domain of the major corporation only), this guide covers a variety of non-corporate working environments that also require skill in technical communications (e.g., social service agencies, institutions, and small businesses). An excellent reference for anyone needing to write technical documents. Read More