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Author Lannon, John M.

Title Technical writing / John M. Lannon
Edition Seventh edition
Published New York : HarperCollins College Publishers, 1996

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 W'PONDS  808.066 L2928/T 1996  AVAILABLE
Description pages cm
Contents Ch. 1. Introduction to Technical Writing -- Ch. 2. Problem Solving in Workplace Writing -- Ch. 3. Solving the Information Problem -- Ch. 4. Solving the Persuasion Problem -- Ch. 5. Solving the Ethics Problem -- Ch. 6. Communicating Electronically -- Ch. 7. The Problem-Solving Process Illustrated -- Ch. 8. Gathering Information -- Ch. 9. Recording and Reviewing Research Findings -- Ch. 10. Documenting Research Findings -- Ch. 11. Summarizing Information --Ch. 12. Organizing for Readers -- Ch. 13. Revising for Readable Style -- Ch. 14. Designing Visuals -- Ch. 15. Designing Pages and Documents -- Ch. 16. Adding Document Supplements -- Ch. 17. Definitions -- Ch. 18. Descriptions and Specifications -- Ch. 19. Procedures and Processes -- Ch. 20. Letters and Employment Correspondence -- Ch. 21. Memos and Short Reports --Ch. 22. Proposals -- Ch. 23. Analytical Reports -- Ch. 24. Oral Presentations -- Appendix. Review of Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
Summary Technical Writing helps people in any specialty respond to the demands of workplace communication by analyzing a writing situation in all its interpersonal, ethical, legal, and cultural dimensions. Lannon applies rhetorical principles to an array of assignments, from brief memos and summaries to formal reports and proposals
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Technical writing.
LC no. 96019525
ISBN 0673524728