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Technical Writing 101: The Basic Skills: workbook

   Trying to break into the field? Worried that you never took any courses? Can't get a handle on your latest project?

Designed for beginning technical writers, or those seeking a refresher on the basics, this workbook describes all the fundamental skills every technical writer must know, from analyzing your audience to managing your career.


 $49.95 + $12 s&h (bundled with Good-Enough Documentation workbook)

This workbook covers:

  • What is Technical Writing?
  • USE: Understand, Simplify and Explain
  • Designing Your Document
  • Organizing Your Document
  • Reader-Centred Writing Techniques
  • Managing Your Career
This workbook includes 142 pages of slides, 5 exercises with suggested answers, and a 10-page annotated bibliography of our recommended books in the field.

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Now bundled with Good-Enough Documentation for a complete course in technical communication. Benefit from 250+ pages of advice from two award-winning tech writers who have been there, done that, and lived to tell the tale.

You get both workbooks for just US$49.95 + $12 shipping & handling.

And remember, there's no risk: if you're not satisfied, you can return any workbook you order for a complete refund of the purchase price.


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Java


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C and C++


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March 19, 2009

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