Technical Communication Strategies for Today, 3rd edition

  • Richard Johnson-Sheehan

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ISBN-13: 9780137495672 (2021 update)

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Rooted in core rhetorical principles, Technical Communication Strategies for Today presents computers as thinking tools that powerfully influence the way we design and deliver technical documents and presentations. Written in user-friendly prose with helpful visuals, the text will serve you as an accessible guide to draft and design documents, prepare material for print or web publication and make oral presentations.

The 3rd Edition emphasizes innovation and entrepreneurship. Revised chapters, new case studies, exercises and projects will prepare you to write clearly, speak persuasively and design functional, attractive texts for success in today's innovation-based, entrepreneurial workplace.

Published by Pearson (July 14th 2021) - Copyright © 2022

ISBN-13: 9780137495672

Subject: Composition

Category: Technical Communication

PART 1: Elements of Technical Communication

  1. Technical Communication in the Entrepreneurial Workplace
  2. Profiling Your Readers
  3. Working in Teams
  4. Managing Ethical Challenges

PART 2: Genres of Technical Communication

  1. Starting Your Career
  2. Types of Technical Descriptions
  3. Technical Descriptions and Specifications
  4. Instructions and Documentation
  5. Proposals
  6. Brief Reports
  7. Reports

PART 3: Planning and Doing Research

  1. Researching in Technical Workplaces

PART 4: Drafting, Designing, and Revising

  1. Designing Documents and Interfaces
  2. Creating and Using Graphics

PART 5: Connecting with Clients

  1. Presenting and Pitching Your Ideas

APPENDICES

  1. Grammar and Punctuation Guide
  2. Documentation Guide