Technical Writing: Process and Product - Softcover

Gerson, Sharon J.; Gerson, Steven M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131908103 ISBN 13: 9780131908109

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1996

Synopsis

A guide for people in science, technology, or business, rather than for people intending to become professional technical writers. Discusses such aspects as the principles of communication, document design, correspondence, report strategies, seeking employment, and grammar. Also includes sections on such topics as writing on computers and ethics. Updated and reorganized from the 1993 edition. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

About this title

From the Publisher:

This text guides readers through the writing process--prewriting, writing and rewriting--to create professional letters, memos, reports, proposals, instructions, user manuals, and other written communications. The authors' reader-friendly, easy-to-use approach engages students in the writing process and encourages discussion about ethics, audience identification, electronic communication, and the role of technical writing in both academic and professional life.

From the Back Cover:

Key Benefit: This book guides readers through the entire writing process—prewriting, writing and rewriting—to create professional letters, memos, reports, proposals, instructions, user manuals, and other written communications. Key Topics: The authors use a reader-friendly, easy-to-use approach to engage students in the writing process and encourage discussion about ethics, audience identification, electronic communication and the role of technical writing in both academic and professional life.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0131908103
• ISBN 13: 9780131908109
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 477