Technically-Write!: Communicating in a Technological Era

by Ron S. Blicq

This complete, “on-the-job” exploration of both written and oral communication concentrates on the most effective techniques for the types of communications most frequently encountered in today's business world. This new edition updates coverage to accurately reflect the techniques used to write today's professional correspondence and reports. The book uses the example of two employees involved in two technically-oriented companies, the type of work they perform, and some typical situations that call for them to communicate with clients, suppliers, and each other, to drive home the concepts presented. Topics letters, memos, and e-mail; short, informal reports; larger informal and semiformal reports; formal reports; technical proposals; communicating with prospective employers; and technical writing. For any employee whose responsibilities include preparing reports and documents; also for those where speaking at meetings and seminars is a necessary part of their jobs. This book can serve as an excellent reference for job-hunters.

405 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1981

Reviews

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had high expectations for this text book based purely on the playful title. However the 6th edition that I read is severely antiquated. I've never see so many references to facsimiles in my life.

Though the basic structures for writing reports are fairly timeless and have many applications. Anyone's professional correspondences can only benefit from exercising writing more concisely and logically. Just go for the 7th edition...