Technical Communication (11th Edition) (MyTechCommLab Series)

The bestselling text of its kind, Lannon's Technical Communication, Tenth Edition, is the premier resource for introductory technical communication, combining a pragmatic and accessible approach to the subject with attention to the latest developments in the field.

Addressing a wide range of interests for students from a variety of majors, the new edition of Technical Communication has an expanded emphasis on the realities of the workplace reflected in a new feature, On the Job, as well as expanded content throughout focusing on what goes on in the workplace day-to-day. As always, Technical Communication combines practical applications with clear writing and examples. Rhetorical principles are explained, illustrated, and applied to an array of documents, from brief memos and summaries to formal reports and proposals. Emphasis on current topics like technology, working in teams, and useability underlines the realities of technical communication today. Exercises incorporated throughout the text enable students to better understand the skills necessary both in college and in the workplace.

This book is written well and is a useful tool to use when writing everything from a resume and cover letter to a complete proposal. It also give instructions on how to make a web page and scripting in html. Although I am sure that this material is very similiar to that of the previous editions, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who would like to write better.

I wish that I had not read the previous bad reviews and ordered this book in hardcover instead of a used softcover.