Professional Expression : To Organize, Write, and Manage for Technical Communication

Title: Professional Expression : To Organize, Write, and Manage for Technical Communication
Author: M.D. Morris
ISBN: 1606500716 / 9781606500712
Format: Soft Cover
Pages: 204
Publisher: Momentum Press
Year: 2009
Availability: Out of Stock

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Technical topics in science and engineering always present challenges when it comes to conveying or arguing information in a clear and effective manner. This book was written to address that challenge, using time-proven techniques developed by the author for academic courses and onsite training programs he has used for several decades at engineering schools, design and professional conferences. The book will show how to focus on critical objectives, develop a logical outline, and then use clear, concise, unambiguous language to create effective reports, articles, paper presentations, and even books. Useful references will help lead the reader to more resources for help with style, formats, and other matters of interest to those engaged in technical writing.

The reader will find invaluable help with:

  • How to develop and expand on a technical theme and organize a clear outline for a report or other type of communication.
  • Invaluable guidance on using plain, every day English for clear communications of difficult topics.
  • Useful tips on writing articles, conference presentations, and books.
  • Help with creating references, bibliographies and indexes.

Engineers, scientists, and technicians will find in this book a very clear and direct guide to the fundamentals of developing and writing effective technical communications. Even the elements of this book like its index and bibliography are set up to demonstrate how such are created and what they are used for. Every part of this book is meant to instruct and guide its reader on how to write better and more effectively.

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Foreword Francis J. Lombardi
Disclaimer
Preface
Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 : Basics
Chapter 2 : Organization and Development
Chapter 3 : Writing Technique
Chapter 4 : Characteristics, Refinements, and Style
Chapter 5 : Descriptions
Chapter 6 : Comparisons
Chapter 7 : Motion
Chapter 8 : Short Forms
Chapter 9 : Formats
Chapter 10 : Expanding Outline and Text
Chapter 11 : Focus Analysis
Chapter 12 : Alternative Specialized Formats
Chapter 13 : Oral Presentations
Chapter 14 : Authorship
Chapter 15 : Articles
Chapter 16 : Books
Chapter 17 : Critique, Discussion, Rebuttal
Chapter 18 : Letters
Chapter 19 : Appendices
Chapter 20 : References and Bibliography

Postlude
Index