Technical Communication Today
by Richard Johnson-Sheehan
7th Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780137591329 |
| eText ISBN | 9780137591299 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2024 |
| Edition | 7th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 720 |
Technical Communication Today, 7th Edition, is a textbook that examines how computers shape the creation, design, and sharing of professional documents and presentations. The text focuses on developing clear writing, persuasive speaking, and visual-spatial methods for technical tasks.
Coverage addresses foundational workplace genres, including technical descriptions, instructions, proposals, and reports. It also explores reader analysis, collaborative teamwork, ethical challenges, and online communication.
The textbook organizes guidance into narrative chunks paired with visual graphics to assist information retrieval. Revisions for the 2024 edition add revised chapters, new exercises and projects, and seven case studies focused on scientific and technical entrepreneurs.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Technical Communication in the Entrepreneurial Workplace
Chapter 2: Profiling Your Readers
Chapter 3: Working in Teams
Chapter 4: Managing Ethical Challenges
Chapter 5: Starting Your Career
Chapter 6: E-mails, Letters, and Memos
Chapter 7: Technical Descriptions and Specifications
Chapter 8: Instructions and Documentation
Chapter 9: Proposals
Chapter 10: Brief Reports
Chapter 11: Formal Reports
Chapter 12: Business Models and Plans
Chapter 13: Thinking Like an Entrepreneur
Chapter 14: How to Be Persuasive
Chapter 15: Researching in Technical Workplaces
Chapter 16: Organizing and Drafting
Chapter 17: Using Plain and Persuasive Style
Chapter 18: Designing Documents and Interfaces
Chapter 19: Creating and Using Graphics
Chapter 20: Revising and Editing for Usability
Chapter 21: Presenting and Pitching Your Ideas
Chapter 22: Writing for the Internet
Chapter Appendix 1: Grammar and Punctuation Guide
Chapter Appendix 2: English as a Second Language Guide
Chapter Appendix 3: Documentation Guide
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