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Technical Communication (Paperback)

~ 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.

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 7.8 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #82,601 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Technical Communication--Mike Markel, March 31, 2000
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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.
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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
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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.
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17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Well written, over priced common sense., January 15, 2002
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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.
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