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Technical communication 6th Edition William Sanborn Pfeiffer
Writing done while at school
Essay:- start with topic statement that outline the main points- Then supporting paragraphs.
Is a generic term for all written and oral comm. Done on the job.
Some times referred to as:Tech. writingProfessional writingBusiness writingOccupational writing.
Purpose: Demonstrate what you know about the topic to justify a grade.
Your knowledge of topic: is less than your teacher.
Audience: the teacher who requested and will evaluate it.
Criteria for evaluation: Depth, Logic, Clarity, Unity, grammar.
Statistical & graphical support: Sometimes used to explain and persuade
Purpose: On job projects, persuading customers ….
Your knowledge of topic: usually greater than that of the reader.
Audience: Often several people with differing technical background.
Criteria for evaluation: Clear & simple organization of ideas, in a format that meets the needs of a busy reader.
Statistical & graphical support: Frequently used to explain existing conditions and to present alternative course of action.
Has a particular role on the job
Only Aims to display your knowledge
Conveying information by an informed writer to uninformed reader
Done by a student as a learner to a teacher as a source of knowledge.
Is read by many readers Aims to satisfy one reader.
PfeifferTechnical Writing, 5ed.
Copyright ©2003 by Pearson Education, Inc.Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
PfeifferTechnical Writing, 5ed.
Copyright ©2003 by Pearson Education, Inc.Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
PfeifferTechnical Writing, 5ed.
Copyright ©2003 by Pearson Education, Inc.Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
PfeifferTechnical Writing, 5ed.
Copyright ©2003 by Pearson Education, Inc.Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
PfeifferTechnical Writing, 5ed.
Copyright ©2003 by Pearson Education, Inc.Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
PfeifferTechnical Writing, 5ed.
Copyright ©2003 by Pearson Education, Inc.Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
PfeifferTechnical Writing, 5ed.
Copyright ©2003 by Pearson Education, Inc.Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
PfeifferTechnical Writing, 5ed.
Copyright ©2003 by Pearson Education, Inc.Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
PfeifferTechnical Writing, 5ed.
Copyright ©2003 by Pearson Education, Inc.Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
PfeifferTechnical Writing, 5ed.
Copyright ©2003 by Pearson Education, Inc.Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.
PfeifferTechnical Writing, 5ed.
Copyright ©2003 by Pearson Education, Inc.Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
All rights reserved.