It shows that technical prose style varies from the highly formal to the colloquial, from the pretentious to the plain, and it demonstrates the many stylistic strategies writers should consider for every technical document they write. 2 additional case studies ask students to critique the styles of published documents. Numerous examples show effective as well as ineffective styles. Chapter overviews provide learning objectives. Questions and topics for discussion end each chapter.
Exercises help students apply the principles of style learned in each chapter.
A detailed glossary of key terms is included. A comprehensive bibliography lists important recent work in technical prose style. Table of Contents 1. Understanding Technical Writing Style. The Problem with Defining Style.