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Technical Writing 101: A Real-World Guide to Planning and Writing Technical Documentation, Second Edition | 
| Authors: Alan S. Pringle, Sarah S. O'keefe
Publisher: Scriptorium Press
Category: Book
Buy New: $35.95
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 135943
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 6.6 x 0.8
ISBN: 097047332X
Dewey Decimal Number: 808.0666
EAN: 9780970473325
Publication Date: July 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Product Description
To succeed in technical writing, you need a lot more than just writing ability. Technical Writing 101 details the skills you need as a technical writer, and it explains how to handle the pressures of tight deadlines and ever-changing product specifications. This valuable reference also describes the entire documentation processplanning, writing, editing, indexing, and production. This updated second edition features the latest information on single sourcing and a new chapter on how trends in structured authoring and Extensible Markup Language (XML) affect technical writers.
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 101 for exposure to Professional Writing and baseline concepts September 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you have not read it, I suggest "Technical Writing 101". This is a 101 book and is not a complete writer's guide (Strunk n White, Gregg, etc handle style and similar books cover advanced templates and structure).
It is a great tool for professional writing exposure and basic understanding of the process. Such as how Tech Writing differs from normal writing, how to work with subject matter experts (SME) in a political manner, and even a bit on resumes and getting into the field or freelancing. It wraps up with a reference section of online resources and societies to continue your learning.
I keep spare copies to give as gifts both for those interested in the career of Tech Writing and to ease interaction with difficult SMEs. I also have had a few friends that borrowed it for guidance with term papers. Again it is an introduction to professional writing and process to which most college students have not yet had exposure. This is also a great tool to initially train new hires when you would rather have a common reference point.
 A good 101 book June 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a good introduction on what to expect when you enter the world of technical writing. It is a very quick read with minor value as a reference. It says 101 and that is what it delivers and very succinctly.
Great! April 17, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book was great! Easy read and helpful tips. It came in excellent condition, as promised. Thanks!
Great resource item April 5, 2008
A good book for anyone looking to establish protocols and consistency in a published documentation.
Straightforward and clear June 8, 2007
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I thought this book was exactly what it said it was: a 101-level focus on technical writing. From the skills required by a good writer, to a technical writing process, to the task-oriented focus of user guides, this book covered all the basics, and was even written with a sense of humor. I am purchasing this for my technical publications department, because I think it's good to review the basics as a team, and there are specific topics that are newer to the team, such as how to write for globalization.
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