Technical Communication (Paperback)

by Mike Markel (Author)

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The best-selling tech comm book on the market, Technical Communication offers comprehensive and accessible advice on planning, designing, and drafting documents for a broad range of situations and applications. For eight editions, it has been known for its thorough coverage, student-friendly tone, model interior design, and abundant samples of the techniques and guidelines discussed throughout the book. As always, Mike Markel keeps pace with current technologies and the realities of technical communication today.

About the Author

Mike Markel is Director of Technical Communication at Boise State University, where he teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses. The former editor of IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, he is the author of numerous articles and six books about technical communication, including Ethics and Technical Communication: A Critique and Synthesis.

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Product Details Paperback: 736 pages Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's; 8th edition (July 12, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 0312441975 ISBN-13: 978-0312441975 Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.9 x 0.9 inches Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #18,953 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover

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20 books cite this book:

• Visualizing Technical Information: A Cultural Critique (Baywood's Technical Communications Series) by Lee E. Brasseur on 4 pages
• Ethics in Technical Communication: A Critique and Synthesis (Attw Contemporary Studies in Technical Communication, V. 14) by Mike Markel in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Back Matter
• Nonfiction Book Proposals Anybody can Write (Revised and Updated) by Elizabeth Lyon in Back Matter
• Cross-cultural Communication: Perspectives in Theory And Practice by Thomas L. Warren on page 13
• Three Keys to the Past: The History of Technical Communication (Attw Contemporary Studies in Technical Communication, V. 7) by Teresa Kynell in Back Matter

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 22 of 25 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Technical Communication--Mike Markel, March 31, 2000 By  RCRoss (Moberly, MO, USA) - See all my reviews This review is from: Technical Communication: Situations and Strategies (Paperback) I am using this for my course in technical writing at the University level. It gives a very thorough look at tech writing, and its exercises help emphasize ethics, collaboration, and working with the Web. All of these are important in the world of business that many students will be entering. Although I could not possibly cover the entire text in one semester, it is carefully laid out so that it is easy to emphasize the things that work best for your course. 20 of 23 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and real world scenarios, May 13, 2004 By  P. Terry (Sheridan, WY - United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: Technical Communication (Paperback) I teach technical writing at a community college and frequently switched textbooks until I discovered Mike Markel's. It is well organized, gives 8 measures of excellence in technical writing that students quickly grasp, has very up-to-date scenarios that prompt critical reading and writing and the online quizzes and resources are the frosting on the cake. This book is a great tool for educators, students and absolutely anyone who wishes to write in a professional manner. 15 of 19 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Well written, over priced common sense., January 15, 2002 By A Customer This review is from: Technical Communication (Paperback) The information in the book as well as the scenarios presented are well put. The writing is adequate for the subject. Overall, though, I feel the cost of the book exceeded the value. Much of the information in the book is common sense.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 1.0 out of 5 stars Tech Communication review The textbook was in good shape. It came in a decent amount of time, and how it was described was how it came. Good value for the shape it came in. Published 20 days ago by L. Sargees 4.0 out of 5 stars TECH COMM This is very good technical writing textbook. It provides all the information in a very easy understandable way. This book is a keeper. Read more Published 2 months ago by Altansuvd Vanchindorj 4.0 out of 5 stars This Book is a Keeper I purchased this book for a class some time ago and misplaced it immediately after the class. I recently re-purchased the book and have found that it is incredibly helpful in my... Read more Published 5 months ago by UpscaleImageConsulting.com 5.0 out of 5 stars Tech Comm Review Decent condition, but all pages were there and everything could be read easily. Some highlighting. Good price. Published 5 months ago by L. Rodriguez 4.0 out of 5 stars great buy Book came well ahead of schedule. Was a little worn, but nothing too major. Published 5 months ago by M. Bush 4.0 out of 5 stars Technical Communications book purchase The book arrived on time, no sooner no later. The cover is dirty but everything inside is proper. Published 9 months ago by Daniel L. Chen 4.0 out of 5 stars Technical Communications This book has very useful information for professional writing. The only complaint I have is the author occasionally states his opinions as facts. Published 9 months ago by Christopher A. Opland 5.0 out of 5 stars Good Condition I received the book in a great condition and in good timing. I'm very please! Thank you! Published 13 months ago by Amy Hunter 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Textbook!!! This book has everything you need to know about Technical Writing and Communication. Even things you probably don't need to know. It goes above and beyond the call of duty. Published 17 months ago by Travis Hope 4.0 out of 5 stars Technical Communication by Mike Markel I think the book is good , specially for the beginners , but certainly the price is more. Published 21 months ago by Sumit Seth Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 736 pages
• Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's; 8th edition (July 12, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312441975
• ISBN-13: 978-0312441975
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #18,953 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Technical Communication--Mike Markel, March 31, 2000

By	RCRoss (Moberly, MO, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Technical Communication: Situations and Strategies (Paperback)

I am using this for my course in technical writing at the University level. It gives a very thorough look at tech writing, and its exercises help emphasize ethics, collaboration, and working with the Web. All of these are important in the world of business that many students will be entering. Although I could not possibly cover the entire text in one semester, it is carefully laid out so that it is easy to emphasize the things that work best for your course.

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and real world scenarios, May 13, 2004

By	P. Terry (Sheridan, WY - United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Technical Communication (Paperback)

I teach technical writing at a community college and frequently switched textbooks until I discovered Mike Markel's. It is well organized, gives 8 measures of excellence in technical writing that students quickly grasp, has very up-to-date scenarios that prompt critical reading and writing and the online quizzes and resources are the frosting on the cake. This book is a great tool for educators, students and absolutely anyone who wishes to write in a professional manner.

15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Well written, over priced common sense., January 15, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Technical Communication (Paperback)

The information in the book as well as the scenarios presented are well put. The writing is adequate for the subject. Overall, though, I feel the cost of the book exceeded the value. Much of the information in the book is common sense.