Technical Writing - Technical Communication: Instructional Guide to Becoming a Technical Writer - Paperback

by Alicia Crowder (Author)

Practical, detailed information and instruction for the profession of technical writing: Learn what is involved in the technical writing profession both in the corporate environment and in the world of independent, contract writing professionals. Technical Writing - Technical Communication is a thorough guide to aid the aspiring writer in learning each aspect of the process of writing, how to write and communicate on a technical level for industry, and includes specific references to assist the technical writer in daily work. Real life examples of situations the writer will face, details on how to prevent writer's block and meet deadlines, specific training in association with different ways to perform research for technical communication, grammar rules, standards, conventions, time management, reaching the diversified audience, organization techniques, formatting rules, and editing training are all available to the reader of Technical Writing - Technical Communication.

Author Biography

Alicia Crowder's first technical writing assignment was in 1994 when she wrote a user manual for a software application while working as a contractor for a corporate operations center of an international retailer to support the training and advancement of employees required to use the software in order to perform basic duties. Since then she has provided technical writing services both independently for a wide variety of industries, industrial marketing agencies, as well as while employed for major oil and gas corporations.