Writing For The Technical Professions (4th Edition)

Writing for the Technical Professions (4th Edition)

Whether used a means of thoroughly introducing the novice to technical writing or as a reference resource for the professional, Writing in the Technical Professions, 4/e, offers solid instruction based on the demands of the technical workplace. The pragmatic approach and inclusion of a variety of writing tasks equips readers with the strategy needed successfully respond to the real-world situations in technical communication.From the Back CoverKristin R. Woolever, Writing for the Technical Professions, Fourth EditionRevered for its attention to the real-world context in which technical writing is carried out, Writing for the Technical Professions provides the reader with accessible, concise, and applicable advice for composing technical documents and functioning in the contemporary workplace. Writing for the Technical Professions emphasizes problem-solving techniques for communication situations that technical professionals encounter every day.How the fourth edition is effective in shaping technical professionals New and varied sample documents cover a broader scope of disciplines and professional fields. A new chapter (Chapter 17) on communicating globally explores the challenges of working in a global context, as most technical communicators must now do. Coverage of the electronic workplace has been expanded reflect the growing dependence on electronic media.