Directions in Technical Writing and Communication.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Part I: - What is Technical Communication? -- 1: A New Approach to Effective Writing -- Part II: - Basic Forms of Technical Communication -- 2: Voracities and Verities Are Sometimes Interacting -- 3: The Persuasive Proposal -- 4: Planning the Technical Paper -- 5: Effective Oral Presentation of Scientific and Technical Information -- Part III: - Technical Communication in Practice -- 6: Producing Good Technical Communications Requires Two Types of Editing -- 7: Making Technical Writing Easier -- 8: An Editor's Viewpoint on Preparing News Releases -- 9: An Analytical Approach to the Development of Technical Sales Literature -- Part IV: - Evaluating Technical Communication -- 10: Grading Technical Reports with the Cassette Tape Recorder: The Results of a Test Program at the United States Air Force Academy -- 11: External Examiners for Technical Writing Courses -- Part V: - Viewpoints in Technical Communication -- 12: The Trouble with Technical Writing Is Freshman English -- 13: Readability Techniques for Authors and Editors -- 14: Motivating Students with a Winning Assignment.

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