Handbook of Technical Writing

9th Edition

Book Details:

Publisher:	Bedford/St. Martin's
Series:	MIX , Handbook
Author:	Gerald J. Alred
Edition:	9
ISBN-10:	0312477074
ISBN-13:	9780312477073

Pages:	624
Published:	Oct 21 2008
Posted:	Nov 19 2014
Language:	English
Book format:	PDF
Book size:	6.28 MB

Book Description:

More than just a guide, the Handbook of Technical Writing places writing in a real-world context with quick access to hundreds of technical writing topics and scores of sample documents and visuals. Its dedicated author team - with decades of combined academic and professional experience - has created a comprehensive reference tool for students and professionals alike. Always anticipating the needs of today's writers, the ninth edition includes expanded coverage of audience and context, and reflects the impact that e-mail and technology have had on workplace communication. An integrated companion Web site works together with the text to offer expanded online resources with the same clarity and depth of instruction.

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