Technical Writing for Success

Technical Writing for Success, 4th Edition, introduces practical workplace communication methods used across business, science, and high-tech fields. Written by Darlene Smith-Worthington and Sue Jefferson, the textbook explores workplace document preparation and foundational technical communication skills.

The volume examines stages of the document process, including thinking, listening, researching, planning, composing, revising, and editing. Students practice producing specialized assignments that include proposal content, manual instructions, informative briefs, lab reports, and news releases.

The 2019 fourth edition incorporates expanded instructional content on oral presentations. Learning support includes sample documents, critical thinking questions, and writing advice on style and voice.