Test Bank Writing in the Technical Fields 3rd Edition by Thorsten Ewald

Test Bank Writing in the Technical Fields 3rd Edition by Thorsten Ewald

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Test Bank Writing in the Technical Fields 3rd Edition by Thorsten Ewald

Writing in the Technical Fields is a concise guide to the practical elements of technical writing. Using clear, straightforward language and easy-to-follow principles, this third edition teaches students how to approach a wide range of fundamental concepts – including planning and editing documents, ethics in technical fields, and delivering engaging presentations – and helps them develop the skills and confidence they need to be effective technical writers and communicators.

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0199036853
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199036851

Thorsten Ewald (Author)

Table Of Contents
Cover
Title page
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Checklists
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1 Why Technical People Needn’t Fear Writing
Writing in the Technical Workplace
Why Technical People Can Master Technical Writing
Attributes of Technical Writing
The Writing Process
Exercises: Writing in the Workplace
2 Technical Sentences
Introduction
Find the Real Subject
Find the Real Verb (Avoid Nominalizations)
Edit for Conciseness
Edit for Clarity
Check for Inclusive Language
Check the Grammar and Mechanics
Exercises: Editing Technical Sentences
3 Technical Paragraphs
Keep Paragraphs Short
Begin Paragraphs with a Topic Sentence
Make Paragraphs Unified
Make Paragraphs Complete
Make Paragraphs Cohesive
Exercises: Editing Technical Paragraphs and Reports
4 Parallelism, Lists, Headings, and Layout
Parallelism in Sentences
Lists
Headings
Exercises: Creating Parallel Sentences and Lists
5 Emails, Letters, and Memos
Letter Format
Memo and Email Formats
Email Etiquette (“Netiquette”)
Professional Correspondence: Style and Tone
Exercises: Standard Correspondence
6 Short Reports, Proposals, and Technical Documents
Report Structure
Documents That Report on Past Events or Completed Tasks
Documents That Report on Ongoing Tasks: Progress Reports
Documents That Recommend Future Actions
Documents That Define Standards: Specifications
Lab Reports
Engineering or Project Logs
Exercises: Informal Reports
7 Formal Reports
Parts of a Formal Report
Formal Report Pagination
Exercises: Formal Reports
8 Intercultural Communication, Collaborative Writing, and Document Control
Intercultural Communication
Writing in Teams
Document Sharing and Control
Exercises: Intercultural Considerations
9 References and Citations
The Common Knowledge Exception
Terminology
Types: MLA, APA, Turabian, Chicago, IEEE, ACS, Vancouver
Citing Sources
Creating References Sections
Autogenerating Reference Entries
Sample IEEE Reference Entries
Exercises: References and Citations
10 Technical Graphics
Types and Uses of Graphics
Putting Graphics into Reports
Rules for Incorporating Report Graphics
Avoiding Graphical Misrepresentation
Exercises: Technical Graphics
11 Technical Definitions and Descriptions
Technical Definitions
Technical Descriptions
Exercises: Technical Definitions and Descriptions
12 Instructions, Procedures, and Manuals
The Introduction
The Step-by-Step Instructions
The Conclusion
Notes, Cautions, Warnings, and Danger Alerts
Usability
Manuals
Exercises: Writing and Editing Instructions
13 Oral Presentations
Planning the Presentation
Making Speech Notes; Using Presenter View
Designing and Using Slides
Practising the Presentation
Overcoming Stage Fright and Answering Questions
Exercises: Oral Presentations
14 Ethics
Ethics in the Professions
Ethics for Students
Ethics in Technical Writing
Exercises: Ethics
15 Job Application Packages
The Myth of the Experience Trap
Résumés
Application Letters
Finding Job Openings
Exercises: Job Application Packages
APPENDIX: Grammar and Usage Handbook
Part 1: Punctuation and Grammar
Part 2: Mechanics and Conventions
Part 3: Glossary of Commonly Misused Words and Phrases
References
Bibliography
Index