Technical Communication: A Reader-Centered Approach

Review
"By far, this is the smartest and easily accessed chapter on Drafting Visual Elements I’ve seen in a tech writing textbook. The emphases on the drafting and process as well as the examples are first rate."

"It does a good job of covering all necessary components for technical communication for non-liberal arts majors. [...] I do love these marginal comments and think that is a great strength of the book."

"Anderson’s text does an exceptional job of first defining Ethics as it relates to technical communication and then providing guidelines and reminders throughout the text, addressing various writing situations common to workplace writing. [...] Undoubtedly, the author’s overall scope reveals an exemplary vision that focuses on the reader’s needs instead of the writer’s. As it is clear, compelling and consistently implemented, Anderson provides a text that is appropriate for my course. [...] With its attention to issues of ethics, attention to readers’ needs, focus on document usability, and focus on persuasive writing, Anderson’s Technical Communication: A Reader-Centered Approach superbly integrates real world technical writing applications, guidelines, and formats into a manageable text that enables students to succeed."

"The sample documents are definitely a strength in this textbook. The Writer’s Guide chart is excellent. Mingling descriptions and graphics makes the information attractive and accessible. The added tips are helpful."

"It’s a fine book with excellent content…the book covers writing genres useful in any field, technical or not."
Product Description
Thousands of students have successfully improved their writing and design skills using Anderson's TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION: A READER-CENTERED APPROACH. Known for its treatment of the rhetorical situation and coverage of usability and persuasion, this edition contains new chapters and an innovative design reflecting the visual orientation of today's students.