How To Write & Present Technical Information

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How To Write & Present Technical Information Third Edition

Charles H. Sides

Book Code: OXPRCT3

ISBN: 1-57356-133-9

ISBN-13: 978-1-57356-133-4

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224 pages

Oryx Press

Publication: 11/9/1998

List Price: $43.95 (UK Sterling Price: £24.95)

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Paperback

Trim Size: 6 X 9

Subjects:

Communications » Books & Publishing
Science » Engineering
Business » Computers/Business Technology
Science » Scientific Technology

Reviews:

How To Write & Present Technical Information is both enjoyable and thought-provoking, and the book itself is the best evidence that Sides knows his subject....almost all technical professionals would benefit from reading him at their leisure, and reflecting on the advice he offers...
—The Observatory December 1999
Excellent....easy to read, refreshingly candid.... just plain good advice.
—Technical Communications
For the engineer, computer scientist, manager, or technical writer who needs to prepare a document quickly and effectively.
—Academic Library Book Review
The book is well organized. Chapter titles are very descriptive, allowing the reader to find what he needs by scanning the table of contents, or by consulting the index written by Virgil Diodato....Best for libraries in high-tech corporations.
—Issues in Science & Technology Librarianship

Description: Like its predecessors, the new edition of this popular guide uses a friendly, straightforward approach to help scientists and engineers demystify the process of writing and presenting technical information. Among the topics covered are gathering information, writing different types of documents, editing the work, and making presentations. New chapters explain how to write and design for electronic media, including multimedia products and the World Wide Web. Also new are chapters on how to write public relations materials and marketing and advertising copy, which are intended to help technical professionals acquire a broader range of skills-an important factor in this age of downsizing.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Introduction
Writer, Audience, and Documentation
Who We Are and What We Do
How to Define High-Quality Documentation
How to Define Your Audience
Getting Started
How to Get Organized
How to Get Information with Interviews
How to Explain Your Subject
How to Use Graphics with Reports and Papers
How to Use Writing Tools
How to Write a Paper or Report
How to Organize a Paper
How to Write the Discussion or Body of an Article
How to Write the Exit
How to Write the Lead
How to Write Specific Documents
How to Write Memos
How to Write Specifications
How to Write Procedures
How to Write Proposals
How to Write Analysis Reports
How to Write Product Descriptions
How to Write and Design for Electronic Media
How to Use the Internet as Writing Tools
How to Design and Write for Multimedia Applications
How to Design and Write for the World Wide Web
How to Write and Manage Associated Communications
How to Write Public Relations Documents
How to Write Marketing and Advertising Documents
Finishing Your Work
How to Avoid Common Writing Problems
How to Edit and Revise Your Work
Presentations and Meetings
How to Make Professional Presentations
How to Use Visuals with Presentations
How to Run Effective Meetings
Index


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