Reporting Technical Information

Download or read book Reporting Technical Information written by Kenneth W. Houp and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2006 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reporting Technical Information is a classic in the field of technical writing that has maintained its leadership position for over 30 years. It began as a book most often used in engineering departments, and it is known for its emphasis on the rhetorical nature of writing; it aims to help writers 1) understand their readers and the context in which their documents will be read and used; 2) define their purpose in writing; and 3) design documents with those issues ascritical guideposts.