Technical Writing

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TECHNICAL

WRITING

A Practical Guide for Engineers and Scientists

TECHNICAL WRITING

Engineers and scientists of all types are often required to write reports, summaries, manuals,

guides, and so forth. While these individuals certainly have had some sort of English or

writing course, it is less likely that they have had any instruction in the special requirements

of technical writing.

Filling this void,

Technical Writing: A Practical Guide for Engineers and Scientists

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 the traditional writer’s reference manuals and

other books on technical writing. It helps readers understand the practical considerations

in writing technical content.

Drawing on his own work, the author presents many first-hand examples of writing, editing,

and publishing technical materials. These examples illustrate how a publication originated

as well as various challenges and solutions.

Features

• Offers precise, hands-on coverage of technical writing

• Complements the traditional writer’s reference manuals and other books

on technical writing

• Includes a number of personal anecdotes and historical stories that serve

as real-world examples of technical writing

• Explores the various avenues for publishing your work

• Explains how to write for blogs, social networks, and other e-media

• Incorporates at least one figure, table, graphic, bullet list,

or equation on most pages

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