Technical Writing A Practical Guide for Engineers, Scientists, and Nontechnical Professionals
Technical Writing: A Practical Guide for Engineers, Scientists, and Nontechnical Professionals, Second Edition by Phillip A. Laplante is published by CRC Press on August 10, 2018, and spans 300 pages. This guide is designed to assist readers in writing, editing, and publishing various technical materials, including books, articles, reports, and electronic media. It complements traditional reference manuals by providing first-hand examples that highlight practical considerations in producing technical content.
In this edition, readers will find updated material throughout, including new topics, additional examples, and practical exercises. The book also features appendices with writing checklists and samples, along with an expanded glossary and references. It emphasizes writing for nontechnical individuals in the technology sector and nonnative English speakers, presented in an informal style that includes engaging vignettes and personal stories. Topics covered include technology and engineering across various disciplines, such as electrical, chemical, and mechanical engineering.
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Technical Writing: A Practical Guide for Engineers, Scientists, and Nontechnical Professionals, Second Edition enables readers to write, edit, and publish materials of a technical nature, including books, articles, reports, and electronic media. Written by a renowned engineer and widely published technical author, this guide complements traditional writer’s reference manuals on technical writing through presentation of first-hand examples that help readers understand practical considerations in writing and producing technical content. These examples illustrate how a publication originates as well as various challenges and solutions.
The second edition contains new material in every chapter including new topics, additional examples, insights, tips and tricks, new vignettes and more exercises. Appendices have been added for writing checklists and writing samples. The references and glossary have been updated and expanded. In addition, a focus on writing for the nontechnical persons working in the technology world and the nonnative English speaker has been incorporated. Written in an informal, conversational style, unlike traditional college writing texts, the book also contains many interesting vignettes and personal stories to add interest to otherwise stodgy lessons.
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