Practical Models for Technical Communication

Practical Models for Technical Communication is a college-level textbook for technical writers and communicators. Written in plain and accessible language, this textbook is designed to provide students with solid tools, useful models, interesting scenarios, and a vocabulary of technical terms that will allow them to communicate effectively as part of a fast-paced, global workforce. Its approachable, real-world examples and detailed visuals guide students in creating multimodal, technical documents that reach a broad audience. This book explores the fundamentals of technical communication, expanding on the following topics: * Writing and organizing an array of technical documents such as definitions, descriptions, instructions, procedures, proposals, and reports * Embracing ethical communication visually and in writing * Designing documents for readability, emphasis, and organization * Increasing rhetorical awareness of multimodality in all types of communication * Researching and documenting source material effectively * Crafting successful job materials for entering the workforce * Communicating professionally within various work environments * Navigating the changing needs of audiences that technical writers meet along the way