Technical Communication: Principles And Practice

Description
This is a comprehensive book specifically aimed at undergraduate students of engineering and conforming to the syllabi of major institutes teaching this subject.

Adopting a direct, functional and practical approach, the book presents an exhaustive treatment of the basics of technical communication, both oral and written. It covers contemporary topics such as technical proposals, research papers, technical theses, dissertations, and instruction manuals. Also included are recent developments in communication technology such as the use of the Internet and contemporary software.

With its up-to-date coverage and practical orientation, the book would prove to be an extremely useful text for students, while also serving as a ready reference for day-to-day

communication.

Key Features

contains a separate module on English usage
includes checklists, point-wise listings, do s and don ts
discusses PowerPoint, LaTex, ChiWriter, and other contemporary software for pres entation of documents
demonstrates attractive presentation styles and layouts for written communication
contains numerous exhibits specific to technical applications
includes appendices on common errors, punctuation and capitalization, commonly misspelled words, foreign words and phrases, and proofreading symbols


Readership: Primary: B.Tech., B.E. Secondary: Polytechnics, Diploma

Contents/contributors
Part I: Overview
Basics of Technical Communication
Barriers to Communication
Technology in Communication
Part II: Oral Forms
Active Listening
Effective Presentation Strategies
Interviews
Group Communication
Part III: Constituents of Effective Writing
Words and Phrases
Sentence Construction
Paragraph Development
The Art of Condensation
Reading Comprehension
Part IV: Written Forms
Letters, Memos, and E-mails
Reports
Technical Proposals
Research Paper,Dissertation, and Thesis
Instruction Manuals and Technical Description
Appendices