Writing for the Technical Professions (4th Edition)
Kristin R. Woolever,Writing for the Technical Professions,Fourth EditionRevered for its attention to the real-world context in which technical writing is carried out,Writing for the Technical Professionsprovides the reader with accessible, concise, and applicable advice for composing technical documents and functioning in the contemporary workplace.Writing for the Technical Professionsemphasizes problem-solving techniques for communication situations that technical professionals encounter every day.How the fourth edition is effective in shaping technical professionalsNew and varied sample documentscover a broader scope of disciplines and professional fields.A new chapter (Chapter 17) on communicating globallyexplores the challenges of working in a global context, as most technical communicators must now do.Coverage of the electronic workplacehas been expanded reflect the growing dependence on electronic media.“Community Action Projects”provide suggestions for how readers can develop real projects in their local communities.Task-oriented strategies for real-world situationsfurther develop the author’s problem-solving emphasis.