Helping researchers write....so managers can understand addresses these writing problems. Tapping the author's extensive experience, it suggests practical steps researchers can take and effective actions managers can implement to cut costs, improve document usefulness, and upgrade writing skills. For example, the book explains how to:
• Organize a technical/business document
• Select information relevant to prospective readers
• Streamline writing requirements
• Manage writing time more effectively
• Write clearer, jargon-free sentences
• Use more efficient writing techniques.
• You will even discover the returns you can expect from investing in improved writing!
Preface to the First Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
In Brief
Chapter 1 : Main Problems in Researchers
Chapter 2 : Steps Researchers Can Take
Chapter 3 : Steps Managers Can Take
Chapter 4 : Results to Expect
Chapter 5 : Developing Writing Improvement Programs for R&D Organizations
Chapter 6 : Outlook : Trends Improving Researchers Technical/Business Writing
Chapter 7 : Survey Results and Interpretation
References and Bibliography
