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March 17, 1998
Handbook on Technical Writing Announced
Creating Effective Technical Documents, a comprehensive guide to technical writing covering every aspect from research to distribution, is available from ASME International (American Society of Mechanical Engineers).
Creating Effective Technical Documents (No.: 800601) may be ordered from ASME, (800) 843-2763; the e-mail address is [email protected]. The price of the book is $39.95.
Published by ASME Press and aimed at engineers and scientists, the book provides guidance and assistance on developing technical documents that follow general standards of excellence and acceptance. It gives hundreds of useful tips on research, planning, grammar, layout and other elements involved in creating written documents that are concise, readable and professional-looking.
Creating Effective Technical Documents includes chapters on computers and explains how writers can use todayÃs word processing and desktop publishing programs to produce high-quality, attention-getting documents. The book also discusses the Internet and World Wide Web and their potential as time-saving research tools.
The 290-page book covers eight basic types of documents including scientific reports and training manuals, and explains methods to tailor articles for a specific use and audience. The book also explains how technical professionals can effectively distribute their work, while safeguarding proprietary information.
Author John H. White has written Creating Effective Technical Documents in a step-by-step, easy-to-read format. The book includes many tables and graphic illustrations.
The 125,000-member ASME International is a worldwide engineering society focused on technical, educational and research issues. It conducts one of the worldÃs largest technical publishing operations, holds some 30 technical conferences and 200 professional development courses each year, and sets many industrial and manufacturing standards.
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