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Technical Communication in the Global Community, 2/E
Deborah C. Andrews, University of Delaware

ISBN-10: 0130281522
ISBN-13: 9780130281524

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2001
Format: Paper; 541 pp
Published: 12/29/2000

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For introductory courses in Technical Writing and Business Writing taken by students in such disciplines as English, engineering, physical and natural sciences, home economics, nutrition, architecture, and agriculture.

Today's technical professionals need to reach audiences and collaborate on projects across borders of culture, language, and technology and expertise. This versatile, highly readable text encourages students to think critically in a changing environment, with the goal of communicating successfully with people who may not share their values, approaches, or knowledge base. Through descriptions, cases, and special feature boxes, the text provides strategies and guidelines for communicating effectively and for enjoying the challenges of such communication. Information design in a global context is emphasized throughout.

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  • NEW - Enhanced and more concrete discussion of ethics.

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  • Self-contained chapter design.

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  • Discussion of models of all genres—Includes ample annotations.

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  • Thoroughly revised section on Appropriate Expression ( Part III )—Streamlines discussion of planning and sentence structure, and provides references for grammar assistance.

    • Helps students focus more easily on concepts such as style, and emphasizes increasingly important topic of visuals more strongly. Ex.___

  • Enhanced and more concrete discussion of ethics.

    • Helps instructors convey strategies for communicating with respect; makes discussion more understandable for students. Ex.___

  • Updated feature boxes—Includes “A Closer Look,” “Electronic Edge,” and “Crossing Cultures.”

    • Helps instructors reinforce material in the text; shows students concepts in real-world applications. Ex.___

  • Fully revised layout for clarity and readability—Reinforces design principles discussed in the text.

    • Makes book more attractive and easier to skim for students. Ex.___

  • Greatly enhanced Website—Includes a self-grading online study guide and document library.

    • Helps students expand their study using resources available on the Web. Ex.___

I. PERFORMING YOUR ROLE AS A COMMUNICATOR.

 1. Introduction.

 2. Writing Collaboratively.

 3. Writing Ethically.

II. MANAGING INFORMATION FOR READERS.

 4. Collecting Empirical Information.

 5. Collecting Information from Documents and Websites.

 6. Managing Information for Readers.

III. DESIGNING INFORMATION FOR READERS.

 7. Designing Information for Readers.

 8. Composing Visuals.

 9. Composing Text.

10. Explaining.

11. Persuading and Proving.

12. Revising.

IV. DEVELOPING TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC DOCUMENTS.

13. Abstracts and Other Summaries.

14. Proposals.

15. Reports.

16. Progress Reports.

17. Instructions.

V. COMMUNICATING AS A PROFESSIONAL.

18. Letters.

19. The Job Search.

20. Memos and Electronic Mail.

21. Articles and Reviews of Literature.

22. Oral Presentations.

Works Cited.

Index.

Today's technical professionals need to reach audiences and collaborate on projects across borders of culture, language, technology, and expertise. This versatile, highly readable text encourage students to think critically in a changing environment, with the goal of communicating successfully with people who may not share their values, approaches, or knowledge base. Deborah Andrews provides strategies and guidelines for communicating effectively and for enjoying the challenge of communication. Information design is a constant emphasis.

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