Handbook of Technical Writing, Ninth Edition
by Alred, Gerald J.; Brusaw, Charles T.; Oliu, Walter E.-
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Summary
Author Biography
Charles T. Brusaw is a business-writing consultant for corporations worldwide. He worked for twenty years as a technical writer for the NCR Corporation and has also worked in advertising, public relations, and curriculum development.
Walter E. Oliu until recently served as Chief of the Publishing Services Branch at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. He is a communications consultant in the Washington, D.C., area and has taught at Miami University of Ohio, Slippery Rock State University, and Montgomery College.
All three are co-authors of The Business Writer’s Handbook, Eighth Edition (Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2006); The Business Writer’s Companion, Fourth Edition (Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2005); Writing That Works, Eighth Edition (Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2004); and The Technical Writer’s Companion, Third Edition (Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2002).
Table of Contents
--Nancy Schneider, University of Maine – Augusta
“I have found this book to be an excellent resource for finding answers to a variety of technical writing questions both simply and quickly. The wide range of topics covered also makes the handbook useful as a general reference across many disciplines.â€
--Cynthia Raisor, Texas A&M University
“This handbook has kept up with the increasing focus on technology and electronic research and with the typical components of a variety of professional documents. Once students discover this book's usefulness, they consult it in conjunction with every writing assignment, saving me time and encouraging them to participate more fully in their own learning.â€
--Karen Welch, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
“I choose the Handbook of Technical Writing because I want students to have a single, reliable, versatile and broad-ranging text that will serve them well in a variety of circumstances.â€
--Ralph Batie, Oregon Institute of Technology
“The Handbook of Technical Writing is written clearly and the information in it is accessible. It's a valuable companion in any technical writing classroom.â€
--Natalie D. Segal, University of Hartford
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