Description: This concise introduction to technical writing is the eighth in the Elements of Writing series. The Elements of Technical Writing is a brief, inexpensive alternative to longer, standard texts. The book is divided into three parts. Part One focuses on seven fundamental principles of good technical writing, such as knowing one's purpose and audience and thinking visually. Part Two covers structural and organizational features of technical writing, and the appendices contain three sample reports and a student proposal. The Elements of Technical Writing concentrates on the essentials of the discipline, providing readers with precisely the knowledge they need for writing useful reports and correspondence. For professionals wishing to improve upon their technical writing skills.

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