{"product_id":"the-complete-guide-to-writing-producing-technical-manuals-paperback-softback-9780471122814","title":"The Complete Guide to Writing \u0026 Producing Technical Manuals (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471122814","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Complete Guide to Writing \u0026amp; Producing Technical Manuals\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eLeslie M. Haydon (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471122814, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 18 July 1995\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e312 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.2 x 19.1 x 1.7 cm, 0.553 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eA step-by-step guide through the entire process of preparing andpublishing high-quality technical manuals\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Complete Guide to Writing and Producing Technical Manuals showsthe reader how to create clear, well-organized technical manualsfor any equipment, simple or complex. Requiring no specializedbackground knowledge, this unique guide lays out all the aspects ofthe job--from initial concept to final publication. The authordraws on more than twenty-five years' experience as a technicianand technical writer to provide authoritative, easy-to-followinstructions on how to organize detailed technical information intoa finished, high-quality technical manual.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Major topics include:\u003cbr\u003e * Planning procedures for technical manuals\u003cbr\u003e * Manual types and arrangements, including operation manuals,maintenance and repair instructions, illustrated parts lists, andmore\u003cbr\u003e * Layout and format, including sample page layouts\u003cbr\u003e * Writing style and technical editing techniques\u003cbr\u003e * Front matter and introductions\u003cbr\u003e * Illustration and table preparation, including typical charts,diagrams, and illustrations\u003cbr\u003e * Preparing camera-ready copy\u003cbr\u003e * Printing and binding\u003cbr\u003e * Organizing a technical handbook department\u003cbr\u003e * And much more\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Fully illustrated and supported by handy appendices and a glossaryof technical terms, The Complete Guide to Writing and ProducingTechnical Manuals is an indispensable reference for all engineers,scientists, and technical writers who need to produce effective,professional technical manuals.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eTechnical Writing as a Career.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Technical Manuals and Handbooks.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Planning a Technical Manual.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Publishing Systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Layout and Format.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Manual Writing Style.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Preparing a Manual Specification.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Front Matter and Introductory Material.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Illustrations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Table Preparation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Operation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Maintenance and Repair Instructions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Illustrated Parts Breakdown.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendixes and Addenda.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Amending Manuals.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Preparing Camera-Ready Copy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Printing and Binding.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Technical Editor.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A Technical Handbook Department--From Concept to Operation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary of Technical Terms.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bibliography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Electronics \u0026amp; communications engineering [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Electronics \u0026amp; communications engineering\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Electronics%20\u0026amp;%20communications%20engineering%20%5BTJ%5D%22\"\u003eTJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Interscience","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52507331002648,"sku":"9780471122814","price":114.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471122814.jpg?v=1786444381","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-complete-guide-to-writing-producing-technical-manuals-paperback-softback-9780471122814","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}