Technical English

As the field of Technical Writing has evolved, so has the eighth edition of Technical English. Known for its direct, no-nonsense writing style, plentiful and varied examples, and step-by-step instruction,Technical English leads students through the many facets of technical communication. The Eighth 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. Technical English emphasizes efficiency in the search for and evaluating information, designing and preparing graphics and other visuals, and choosing appropriate communication technology and media. In addition, the eighth edition suggests guidelines for research, employment, and grammatical usage.I. GETTING STARED WITH TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS. 1. Technical Communication: What Is It? 2. Defining Workplace readers: Who Are They? II. THE TECHNICAL COMMUNICATOR'S TOOL. 3. The Technical Communicator's Tools: Clear Language. 4. The Technical Communicator's Tools: Informative Design. 5. The Technical Communicator's Tools: Visuals. 6. The Technical Communicator's Tools: Technology. III. THE TECHNICAL WRITING PROCESS. 7. The Technical Writing Process: Planning and Drafting. 8. The Technical Writing Process: Reviewing and Revising. IV. SITUATIONS AND STRATEGIES FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION. 9. Procedure Explanations: Showing How. 10. Description: Using Detail. 11. Definition: Explaining What Something Is. 12. Summaries: Getting to the Heart of the Matter. 13. Reports: Shaping Information. 14. Proposals: Using Facts to Make a Case. 15. Correspondence: Sending and Responding to Messages. V. ORAL COMMUNICATION. 16. Oral Communication: Saying It Simply. THE TECHNICAL COMMUNICATOR'S GUIDE TO RESEARCH. Appendix 1: Tne Search for Employment. Appendix 2: The Search for Standard English Usage. Credits. Index.