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Technical writing for dummies / Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts

By: Lindsell-Roberts, Sheryl, authorMaterial type: Text

TextPublication details: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc. c2023Edition: Second editionDescription: 310 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN: 978-1-394-17675-5Subject(s): LOC classification: T 11 L56 2023

Contents:

Introduction. -- Part 1 : What it takes to write technical docs. -- Chapter 1 : Working as a technical writer. -- Chapter 2 : Putting together a team and a plan. -- Part 2 : The write stuff. -- Chapter 3 : Completing a technical writing brief. -- Chapter 4 : Crafting a draft. -- Chapter 5 : Designing documents to enhance the user experience. -- Chapter 6 : Honing the tone. -- Chapter 7 : Fine-tuning toward the deal. -- Part 3 : Frequently writing docs. -- Chapter 8 : Writing user manuals and more . -- Chapter 9 : Preparing abstracts. -- Chapter 10 : Creating spec sheets. -- Chapter 11 : Generating questionnaires. -- Chapter 12 : Preparing for technical presentations. -- Chapter 13 : Abridging for executive summaries. -- Part 4 : Chapter 14 : Collaborating with others. -- Chapter 15 : Videoconferencing. -- Chapter 16 : Offering eLearning. -- Chapter 17 : Surfing the net. -- Chapter 18 : Protecting intellectual property. -- Part 5 : The part of tens. -- Chapter 19 : Ten tips for writing a whitepaper. -- Chapter 20 : Ten tips for publishing in a technical journal. -- Chapter 21 : Ten frustrations of technical writers. -- Index.

Summary: "Technical Writing For Dummies is a master class on how to build a career writing user manuals, e-learning, streaming, simulations, and more. It even zooms into the metaverse. Whether you're new to the field, a seasoned professional, or a technical person who needs to write, this guide arms you with the skills you need to cash in on this flourishing world of technical writing. This isn't your average how-to. It's a compendium of innovative industry knowledge that will help you set yourself apart with the latest trends and best practices in technical writing"-- Provided by publisher.

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Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Books	NU Fairview College LRC	NU Fairview College LRC	School of Engineering and Technology	General Circulation	GC T 11 L56 2023 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	c.1	Available	Information Technology		NUFAI000005396
Books	NU Fairview College LRC	NU Fairview College LRC	School of Engineering and Technology	General Circulation	GC T 11 L56 2023 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	c.2	Available	Information Technology		NUFAI000005785

Includes index.

"Technical Writing For Dummies is a master class on how to build a career writing user manuals, e-learning, streaming, simulations, and more. It even zooms into the metaverse. Whether you're new to the field, a seasoned professional, or a technical person who needs to write, this guide arms you with the skills you need to cash in on this flourishing world of technical writing. This isn't your average how-to. It's a compendium of innovative industry knowledge that will help you set yourself apart with the latest trends and best practices in technical writing"-- Provided by publisher.

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