Technical Communication and Its Applications (2nd Edition)

This text builds upon natural communication skills and knowledge to develop the principles of technical writing as used by practicing technical professionals in industry, government, and academia. It bridges the gap between the academic and professional experiences by unfolding the various types of engineering and scientific documents and oral presentations that a technical professional must know. Extensive examples and sample documents are presented throughout the text. Numerous detailed assignments that relate familiar subjects to technical communication are included with each chapter.