Engineers' Guide to Technical Writing

Title: Engineers' Guide to Technical Writing
Author: K.G. Budinski
ISBN: 0871706938 / 9780871706935
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 398
Publisher: ASM International
Year: 2001
Availability: In Stock

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The ability to write clearly is essential for career advancement in any technical field. This book provides easy-to-follow guidelines, methods, and rules that will make you a more effective technical writer. The author is a practicing
engineer who understands the need for writing in a practical, no-nonsense style. Through numerous examples, tips, and rules, you will learn how to write effective memos, documents, and technical reports that will get results and help you advance in your career. Includes checklists and step-by-step techniques that make writing less of a challenge.

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Preface

Chapter 1 : What is Technical Writing
Chapter 2 : Reasons for Writing
Chapter 3 : Performing Technical Studies
Chapter 4 : Writing Strategy
Chapter 5 : Document Options
Chapter 6 : Criteria for Good Technical Writing
Chapter 7 : Writing Style
Chapter 8 : Using Illustrations
Chapter 9 : Formal Reports: The Outline and Introduction
Chapter 10 : Formal Reports: Writing the Body
Chapter 11 : Formal Reports: Closure
Chapter 12 : Informal Reports
Chapter 13 : Review and Editing
Chapter 14 : Oral Presentations
Chapter 15 : Getting it Done

Appendix