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Technical Writing: A Practical Guide for Engineers, Scientists, and Nontechnical Professionals

AUTHOR Laplante, Chris; Laplante, Phillip A.
PUBLISHER CRC Press (11/25/2025)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Technical Writing: A Practical Guide for Engineers, Scientists, and Nontechnical Professionals enables readers to write, edit, and publish materials of a technical nature, including books, articles, reports, and electronic media. Written by experienced practicing engineers, this guide complements traditional technical writing manuals through the presentation of firsthand examples that help readers understand practical considerations in writing and producing technical content. These examples illustrate how a publication originates as well as explain various challenges and solutions.

The third edition features the following:

  • New and updated exercises, examples, and case studies
  • New content on software/systems documentation
  • Treatment of plagiarism to incorporate issues in generative artificial intelligence (AI), open-access archiving, and more
  • Coverage of popular writing and collaboration tools such as Grammarly, Overleaf, and Google Docs
  • Increased conversation of writing for non-native English speakers
  • Latest standards and research

Written in an informal, conversational style, unlike traditional writing texts, this book contains many interesting vignettes and personal stories to add interest to otherwise stodgy lessons. It is aimed at students and professionals in the science and engineering domains.

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ISBN-13: 9781032843742
ISBN-10: 1032843748
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
Edition Number: 0003
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Page Count: 257
Carton Quantity: 28
Product Dimensions: 6.14 x 0.57 x 9.21 inches
Weight: 0.85 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Glossary, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Electrical
Technology & Engineering | Engineering (General)
Technology & Engineering | Chemical & Biochemical
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Technical Writing: A Practical Guide for Engineers, Scientists, and Nontechnical Professionals enables readers to write, edit, and publish materials of a technical nature, including books, articles, reports, and electronic media. Written by experienced practicing engineers, this guide complements traditional technical writing manuals through the presentation of firsthand examples that help readers understand practical considerations in writing and producing technical content. These examples illustrate how a publication originates as well as explain various challenges and solutions.

The third edition features the following:

  • New and updated exercises, examples, and case studies
  • New content on software/systems documentation
  • Treatment of plagiarism to incorporate issues in generative artificial intelligence (AI), open-access archiving, and more
  • Coverage of popular writing and collaboration tools such as Grammarly, Overleaf, and Google Docs
  • Increased conversation of writing for non-native English speakers
  • Latest standards and research

Written in an informal, conversational style, unlike traditional writing texts, this book contains many interesting vignettes and personal stories to add interest to otherwise stodgy lessons. It is aimed at students and professionals in the science and engineering domains.

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