Technical Communication

• Main Authors: Lannon, John M. (Author), Gurak, Laura J. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Boston Pearson 2011; ©2011
• Edition: TWELFTH EDITION
• Subjects: Communication of technical information; Technical writing
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• Physical Description: xxvi, 756 pages some colour illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and indexes
• ISBN: 9780205779642; 0205779646

Technical Communication offers complete coverage of technical communication, business communication, and professional writing in a user-friendly writing style. The topics move from basic foundational concepts, to chapters on research, visuals, style, document design, usability, and finally to specific documents (basic workplace correspondence to more complex documents, technologies, and oral presentations). The appendix includes thorough coverage of MLA, APA, and CSE (Council of Science Editors) documentation styles, and a handbook of grammar, mechanics, and usage. All descriptions of and instructions for creating technical documents are accompanied by clear, annotated model documents. In addition, graphic illustrations appear throughout the book to make abstract concepts easy to understand. Checklists and Projects provide plentiful opportunities to learn and reinforce chapter topics.