Technical Communication
Principles and Practice
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ISBN:
9780199457496
Publication date:
10/07/2015
Paperback
516 pages
241.0x184.0mm
Price: 699.00 INR
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ISBN:
9780199457496
Publication date:
10/07/2015
Paperback
516 pages
241.0x184.0mm
The third edition of Technical Communication: Principles and Practice is a comprehensive textbook specially designed to meet the needs of undergraduate students of engineering. The text material has been restructured to provide a more balanced and exhaustive coverage of the subject.
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Description
The third edition of Technical Communication: Principles and Practice is a comprehensive textbook specially designed to meet the needs of undergraduate students of engineering. The text material has been restructured to provide a more balanced and exhaustive coverage of the subject. The text discusses the core concepts of technical communication and explains them with the help of numerous examples and practice exercises. It also provides support for soft skills laboratory sessions through a companion CD. With its in-depth coverage and practical orientation, the book is useful not only for students, but also as a reference material for corporate training programmes. New to the Third Edition • New sections on brochures, bulletins, newsletters, writing for the web, and non-traditional résumés • An audio on phonetics and a video on professional presentation in the companion CD
Table of contents
PART I: INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION Chapter 1: Basics of Technical Communication Chapter 2: Barriers to Communication Chapter 3: Non-verbal Communication PART II: LISTENING AND SPEAKING Chapter 4: Active Listening Chapter 5: Effective Speaking Chapter 6: Conversations and Dialogues Chapter 7: Formal Presentations Chapter 8: Interviews Chapter 9: Group Communication PART III: READING AND WRITING Chapter 10: Reading Comprehension Chapter 11: Elements of Effective Writing Chapter 12: The Art of Condensation Chapter 13: Technical Reports Chapter 14: Technical Proposals Chapter 15: Formal Letters, Memos, and Email Chapter 16: Research Papers and Technical Descriptions PART IV: REVIEW OF GRAMMAR Chapter 17: Grammar and Vocabulary Development
Features
• User-friendly approach with simple and easy-to-understand language • Numerous examples and practice exercises • Practical tips on pronunciation, accent, intonation, grammar, and vocabulary basic to effective technical communication • Discussion on the topics essential for enhancing the skills required to communicate through the web In the CD The CD contains the following modules: • Videos and PowerPoint presentations on group discussions and interviews • Listening and speaking practice exercises on telephonic conversation, phonetics, and more • Text supplements Online Resources The following resources are available to support the faculty and students using this text: For Faculty • PowerPoint Slides For Students • Multiple Choice Questions • Flash Card Glossary • Additional Text Material
Description
The third edition of Technical Communication: Principles and Practice is a comprehensive textbook specially designed to meet the needs of undergraduate students of engineering. The text material has been restructured to provide a more balanced and exhaustive coverage of the subject. The text discusses the core concepts of technical communication and explains them with the help of numerous examples and practice exercises. It also provides support for soft skills laboratory sessions through a companion CD. With its in-depth coverage and practical orientation, the book is useful not only for students, but also as a reference material for corporate training programmes. New to the Third Edition • New sections on brochures, bulletins, newsletters, writing for the web, and non-traditional résumés • An audio on phonetics and a video on professional presentation in the companion CD
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PART I: INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION Chapter 1: Basics of Technical Communication Chapter 2: Barriers to Communication Chapter 3: Non-verbal Communication PART II: LISTENING AND SPEAKING Chapter 4: Active Listening Chapter 5: Effective Speaking Chapter 6: Conversations and Dialogues Chapter 7: Formal Presentations Chapter 8: Interviews Chapter 9: Group Communication PART III: READING AND WRITING Chapter 10: Reading Comprehension Chapter 11: Elements of Effective Writing Chapter 12: The Art of Condensation Chapter 13: Technical Reports Chapter 14: Technical Proposals Chapter 15: Formal Letters, Memos, and Email Chapter 16: Research Papers and Technical Descriptions PART IV: REVIEW OF GRAMMAR Chapter 17: Grammar and Vocabulary Development
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