Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications by Microsoft Official Academic Course Staff (1998, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherMicrosoft Press
ISBN-101572318902
ISBN-139781572318908
eBay Product ID (ePID)700076

Product Key Features

Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameMicrosoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications
Publication Year1998
SubjectTechnical Writing, Enterprise Applications / General
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaComputers, Technology & Engineering
AuthorMicrosoft Official Academic Course Staff
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight26.1 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.4 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3
LCCN98-014000
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal808/.066005
SynopsisThe standard reference for technical writers, editors, journalists, and everyone who writes about computing. Organized alphabetically for easy lookup, this book is a gold mine of information, including correct and consistent usage of terminology; advice on good writing practices; words commonly misspelled in technical documents; and how and when to use abbreviations and acronyms., Everyone who writes about computing needs this book, from technical writers to journalists to marketers. This authoritative reference is now fully updated and extended to cover the latest advances in computing, including important Microsoft technologies, publishing on the Web, Internet topics and terms, and more. And of course, it offers all the hard-to-find facts and easy-to-use features that have established it as the standard in its field. Organized alphabetically for easy lookup, this book is a gold mine of information, including: - Correct and consistent usage of terminology, with an emphasis on technical computer terms, punctuation, grammar, design and interface elements, and more - Clear practical advice on good writing practices -- everything from using verbs effectively to maintaining the right voice for a chosen audience - Words commonly misspelled in technical documents - Terms to avoid - How to recognize jargon - How and when to use abbreviations and acronyms All this makes the Microsoft Manual Of Style For Technical Publications, Second Edition, required reading for writers, editors, and anyone else who needs to put it correctly, clearly, and cogently.
LC Classification NumberT11.M467 1998

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