LCCN2017-034974
Reviews"Very clear, helpful, and usable organization with highlighted headings but not so many so as to appear jumbled and chaotic. The size and mass of the book makes it more handy and likely to be used than other, tome-size textbooks. Practical, sensible, accessible voice and tone." --Paul M. Dombrowski, University of Central Florida, "The Essentials of Technical Communication, Fourth Edition, is authoritative, comprehensive, and accessible with a clear, pedagogically effective organization and a good mix of examples and exercises, all presented in a readable, non-pedantic style." --Paul M. Dombrowski, University of Central Florida "Tebeaux and Dragga are really good at presenting technical communication as a real thing in the workplace with real value. They are also really good at making the skills and tasks of technical communication achievable." --David L. Major, Austin Peay State University "This is the best text I have used in over twelve years of teaching these classes. It is succinct, has good sample documents, and is written in a clear style. None of the content is overwhelming to students naturally resistant to learning 'soft' content such as writing." --Michael Shuman, University of South Florida, "The Essentials of Technical Communication, Fourth Edition, is authoritative, comprehensive, and accessible with a clear, pedagogically effective organization and a good mix of examples and exercises, all presented in a readable, non-pedantic style." --Paul M. Dombrowski, University of Central Florida"Tebeaux and Dragga are really good at presenting technical communication as a real thing in the workplace with real value. They are also really good at making the skills and tasks of technical communication achievable." --David L. Major, Austin Peay State University"This is the best text I have used in over twelve years of teaching these classes. It is succinct, has good sample documents, and is written in a clear style. None of the content is overwhelming to students naturally resistant to learning 'soft' content such as writing." --Michael Shuman, University of South Florida
SynopsisIn today's complex workplace, no one wants to read what you write. The Essentials of Technical Communication, Fourth Edition, was developed with this principle in mind. The respected author team continues to provide students with accessible and comprehensive instructions for planning, drafting, and revising technical documents that are clear and concise.Visit the book's free, open-access Companion Website at www.oup.com/us/tebeaux foradditional student and instructor resources., In today's complex workplace, no one wants to read what you write. The Essentials of Technical Communication , Fourth Edition, was developed with this principle in mind. The respected author team continues to provide students with accessible and comprehensive instructions for planning, drafting, and revising technical documents that are clear and concise. Visit the book's free, open-access Companion Website at www.oup.com/us/tebeaux for additional student and instructor resources., This text is a clear, concise, and practical guide to effective technical communication in today's world. Divided into two parts, the book begins with rhetorical principles that help students understand the contexts in which various types of documents will be read and used. The second part explains the major types of technical documents and offers checklists for students to use in preparing these documents.
LC Classification NumberT11.T295 2018