Kaplan's Technical Writing: Book Reccomendation

Kaplan's Technical Writing

BOOK RECCOMENDATION

by Jacob De Camillis

Just a quick note, whether you're a student or long-time professional technical writer, a fantastic reference, revised and updated, has entered the market that I feel serves as technical communications guru: "Kaplan's Technical Writing". The book is multi-authored by six American women and is written in two parts, including appendicies, part one being a formal training manual -- the principles of technical writing, part two being a beyond-the-basics development concept:


Part I: Introduction To Technical Communication
Chapters 1 - 8

• Defining Technical Communication
• Purpose, Audience Analysis, and Context
• Forms of Technical Writing
• Research
• Planning, Organizing, Drafting, and Stylizing
• Document Design and Visuals
• Revising, Editing, and Proofreading
• Presentations

Part II: Technical Communication In The Workplace

Chapters 11 - 20

• Collaboration in the Workplace
• Longer forms of Technical Writing
• Proposals
• Grant Writing
• Writing and Designing Training Materials
• Writing in Digital Environments
• Research in Professional Contexts
• Testing and Usability Issues
• Oral Presentations
• Writing in Specific Fields
• Jobs in Technical Communication
• Professional Development in Technical Communication

et. al. 


I find this book to be beautifully written, well organized, and it serves all audiences. You can purchase the book online at any major book chain, Amazon, Chapters, Barns & Noble etc. 

• Paperback: 672 pages
• Publisher: Kaplan Publishing; 2 edition (December 7, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1607147092
• ISBN-13: 978-1607147091
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.8 x 1.4 inches
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