Strategies for Technical Communication in the Workplace

by Laura J. Gurak, John M. Lannon

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For introductory courses in Technical Communication.

Thisversionof Strategies for Technical Communication in the Workplace has been updated to reflect the 8th edition of the MLA Handbook(April 2016). The 8th editionintroduces sweeping changes to thephilosophy and details of MLA works cited entries. Responding to the increasing mobility of texts, MLA now encourages writers to focus on the process of crafting the citation, beginning with the same questions for any source. These changes, then, align with current best practices in the teaching of writing which privilege inquiry and critical thinking over rote recall and rule-following.
Complete but streamlined coverage, with a focus on audience and purpose Based on the acclaimed Technical Communication by Lannon and Gurak, Strategies for Technical Communication in the Workplace prepares students for workplace writing through a clear and concise writing style, useful checklists, practical applications, numerous sample documents, and coverage of technology and global issues. The third edition addresses changing technology in the workplace with a complete chapter on social media, updated examples, and sample documents. This brief and affordable text is accessible to students of all writing levels.
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Genres: School, Reference, Writing

496 pages, Unbound

Published June 23, 2016

Reviews

[Phoebebb · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, and I think it would be great for anyone who is a beginner in technical writing or someone who does a lot of writing in the workplace. It's a great reference for making sure your documents are written persuasively, concisely, and in the proper format.

I used this book for a beginners technical writing class and it was extremely helpful. It is easy to read, and has a lot of examples. I rented the book, but I honestly wish I would have paid the extra bucks and bought it instead.

[AnnaRose · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has many helpful tips and guidelines for creating memos, emails, reports, and other such technical forms of communication. However it is a bit dated. Overall, it is a clear and concise text.