Pocket book of technical writing for engineers and scientists /
Finkelstein, Leo, 1946-,
Pocket book of technical writing for engineers and scientists / Leo Finkelstein, Jr. (Wright State University) - Third edition - xvi, 384 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm - McGraw-Hill's BEST--basic engineering series and tools .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Ethical Considerations -- Technical Definition -- Descriptions of a Mechanism -- Descriptions of a Process -- Proposals -- Progress Reports -- Feasibility and Recommendation Reports -- Laboratory and Project Reports -- Instructions and Manuals -- Research Reports -- Abstracts and Summaries -- Grammar, Style, and Punctuation -- Documentation -- Visuals -- Electronic Publishing -- Presentations and Briefings -- Business Communications -- Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews -- Team Writing Index
Aims to teach engineering students the skill of technical writing. This book uses practical outlines throughout, and shows students how to produce the technical documents in a manner that is fun and interesting to students. It contains chapters which feature an end-of-chapter critique that allows students to implement what they have learned.
9780071259255 ( alk. paper) 0073191590 ( alk. paper)
Technical writing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
808.0666 / F.L.P
Pocket book of technical writing for engineers and scientists / Leo Finkelstein, Jr. (Wright State University) - Third edition - xvi, 384 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm - McGraw-Hill's BEST--basic engineering series and tools .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Ethical Considerations -- Technical Definition -- Descriptions of a Mechanism -- Descriptions of a Process -- Proposals -- Progress Reports -- Feasibility and Recommendation Reports -- Laboratory and Project Reports -- Instructions and Manuals -- Research Reports -- Abstracts and Summaries -- Grammar, Style, and Punctuation -- Documentation -- Visuals -- Electronic Publishing -- Presentations and Briefings -- Business Communications -- Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews -- Team Writing Index
Aims to teach engineering students the skill of technical writing. This book uses practical outlines throughout, and shows students how to produce the technical documents in a manner that is fun and interesting to students. It contains chapters which feature an end-of-chapter critique that allows students to implement what they have learned.
9780071259255 ( alk. paper) 0073191590 ( alk. paper)
Technical writing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
808.0666 / F.L.P