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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

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.

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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 (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.

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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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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the most effective writing book!
This book is used in the writing course in SJSU. It fulfills with figures and details. There are lots of communicative techniques the reader can use effectively in practical ways... Read more

Published 4 months ago by Suntorn Sae-eung

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 4 months ago by L. Sargees

4.0 out of 5 stars Book served it's purpose and more
Used this book for a college level writing class on technical communication. The book has a chapter on everything you need to know from writing a memo to creating a formal report... Read more

Published 5 months ago by chirper9

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

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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

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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 9 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 10 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 13 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 13 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 17 months ago by Amy Hunter

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