Philip Rubens is Professor of Technical Communications at East Carolina University.
With this new edition, Science and Technical Writing confirms its position as the definitive style resource for thousands of established and aspiring technical writers. Editor Philip Rubens has fully revised and updated his popular 1992 edition, with full, authoritative coverage of the techniques and technologies that have revolutionized electronic communications over the past eight years.
1. Audience Analysis and Document Planning 2. Writing for Non-native Audiences 3. Grammar, Usage, and Revising for Publication 4. Punctuating Scientific and Technical Prose 5.Using Acceptable Spelling 6. Incorporating Specialized Terminology 7. Using Numbers and Symbols 8. Using Quotations, Citations and References 9. Creating Indexes 10. Creating Non-Textual Information 11. Creating Useable Data Displays 12. Designing Useful Documents.
"The book really shines when it tackles the specifics of science writing. The sections on scientific terms and symbols; technology terms; units of measurement; mathematical expressions; equations; and citations, notes, and references are invaluable for those who frequently deal with these issues." -- Bob Andrews,Technical Communication
Aimed at established and aspiring technical writers, this title offers coverage of the techniques and technologies that have revolutionized electronic communications.
Über den Autor
Philip Rubens is Professor of Technical Communications at East Carolina University.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Audience Analysis and Document Planning 2. Writing for Non-native Audiences 3. Grammar, Usage, and Revising for Publication 4. Punctuating Scientific and Technical Prose 5.Using Acceptable Spelling 6. Incorporating Specialized Terminology 7. Using Numbers and Symbols 8. Using Quotations, Citations and References 9. Creating Indexes 10. Creating Non-Textual Information 11. Creating Useable Data Displays 12. Designing Useful Documents.
Klappentext
Science And Technical Writing: A Manual of Style, 2nd Edition offers writers and editors guidance on the full range of communication tasks -- from audience analysis to indexing. This indispensable resource provides both professionals and would-be professionals with the latest style guide for the field, including information on the more complex issues facing the sci-tech writer:
-- Designing on-screen information
-- Working with linked and archived web sources
-- Using specialized symbologies
-- Referencing for both paper and electronic communication products
-- Writing Global English
-- And much more
This authoritative guide covers the entire range of scientific and technical writing in virtually every medium. Science and Technical Writing is an essential tool for writers, editors, publishers, and anyone associated with the field.
