This book is the second in a series of two about developing proficiency in English business and technical communication. University students and teachers in courses such as Technical Communication, Advanced Business Communication, and Practical English Writing will find this book instrumental to improving their understanding of or instruction in written English communication skills. The book comprises six units: (1) Employment-Related Communication; (2) Summaries, (3) Definitions, Descriptions, Instructions, Guides, and Manuals; (4) Proposals; (5) Reports; (6) Tenders/ Advertisements, Brochures, Questionnaires, and Web Pages. Each unit is organized with three components: (A) Introduction (of text type), (B) Exemplars (with notes), and (C) Practice Tasks. The Practice Tasks are designed in three forms: (1) Fill-in-the-Blank, (2) Proofreading & Editing, and (3) Writing. Suggested answers/guides are appended, in addition to text type feedback forms. The total number of writing examples is 154.

Technical Writing: A Practical Guide for Engineers, Scientists, and Nontechnical Professionals, Second Edition enables readers to write, edit, and publish materials of a technical nature, including books, articles, reports, and electronic media. Written by a renowned engineer and widely published technical author, this guide complements traditional writer’s reference manuals on technical writing through presentation of first-hand examples that help readers understand practical considerations in writing and producing technical content. These examples illustrate how a publication originates as well as various challenges and solutions. The second edition contains new material in every chapter including new topics, additional examples, insights, tips and tricks, new vignettes and more exercises. Appendices have been added for writing checklists and writing samples. The references and glossary have been updated and expanded. In addition, a focus on writing for the nontechnical persons working in the technology world and the nonnative English speaker has been incorporated. Written in an informal, conversational style, unlike traditional college writing texts, the book also contains many interesting vignettes and personal stories to add interest to otherwise stodgy lessons.

Practical Models of Technical Communication is a college-level textbook for technical writers and communicators. Written in plain and accessible language, this textbook is designed to provide students with solid tools, useful models, interesting scenarios, and a vocabulary of technical terms that will allow them to communicate effectively as part of a fast-paced, global workforce. Its approachable, real-world examples and detailed visuals guide students in creating multimodal, technical documents that reach a broad audience. This book explores the fundamentals of technical communication, expanding on the following topics: • Writing and organizing an array of technical documents such as definitions, descriptions, instructions, procedures, proposals, and reports • Embracing ethical communication visually and in writing • Designing documents for readability, emphasis, and organization • Increasing rhetorical awareness of multimodality in all types of communication • Researching and documenting source material effectively • Crafting successful job materials for entering the workforce • Communicating professionally within various work environments • Navigating the changing needs of audiences that technical writers meet along the way

This new edition retains much of the vision of the previous editions-it encompasses written, oral, and visual communication-but also reflects current practices in the field of technical writing, with continued emphasis on workplace communication The focus remains on the entire writing process from planning through revision, with topics discussed including, defining technical communication, the workplace audience, developing a clear, direct communication style, information design, graphics as a means to support and clarify information, technology, the technical writing process including planning and drafting, and reviewing and revising. For anyone interested in improving his or her writing.

This book is designed to give quick access to the essentials of workplace writing. It is a guide to speed, organization, visual appeal, and correctness in 16 different kinds of documents as well as guidelines for special topics like graphics, speeches, and e-mails. For speed, this book gives you a 9-step process to write quickly and well. For organization, this book gives you a three-part structure to organize all documents. For visual appeal, this book has tips for using white space, lists, and headings. For correctness, an alphabetized handbook on style and grammar is included. - Publisher.

Whether you're a student or professional, good writing requires rewriting -- and here's a book that actually helps. Practical, challenging, and often entertaining, "100 Writing Remedies: Practical Exercises for Technical Writing" presents thought-provoking examples designed to challenge your ability to recognize grammatical errors or style problems and actually "debug" faulty sentences. These examples combine with explanatory text to sharpen perceptions and strengthen your editing skills. With "100 Writing Remedies: Practical Exercises for Technical Writing", you'll find it easy and rewarding to edit your work for precision and impact. -- From publisher's description.