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Technical Communication represents the works of five highly respected authors, all writing in their areas of expertise. Scientific examples and assignments within a social context are used for a realistic view of communication issues. This is the only text to extensively address argument, including reasoning, credibility, persuasion, decision making, problem solving, and critical thinking. The topic of audience is also addressed more thoroughly than in any other text. The book covers the traditional parts of the technical communication course but has been updated greatly to respond to the demands that the computer places on communicating.
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A text for students who will become technical professionals, featuring assignments and exercises that address social as well as technical issues, an emphasis on collaboration, and some 55 pages of case documents, plus chapter summaries, key terms, and margin definitions. Contains sections on understanding technical communication, acquiring the tools of technical communication, creating effective documents, and developing and maintaining a professional edge. Includes a glossary and writing strategy checklists and worksheets. Lay is professor in the Department of Rhetoric, Scientific and Technical Communication at the University of Minnesota. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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