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Clear Technical Writing (Paperback)

~ john A Brogan (Author)
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  • Paperback: 213 pages
  • Publisher: Career Education; 1 edition (January 1, 1973)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0070079749
  • ISBN-13: 978-0070079748
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #173,563 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow; Loaded with examples, January 3, 2001
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This book is nicely laid out and easy to follow. I like the fact that there are a lot of examples given. This book covers all the issues most important the Tech Writers, such as, writing in an active voice, writing concisely, and proper punctuation.

The only thing I didn't like about this book was its exorbitant price. Seventy-eight dollars is a little excessive for a book with only 213 pages and written back in 1973! Fortunately, I was able to buy this book at a more reasonable price through Amazon Marketplace.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A basic reference book for writers, November 16, 2000
By Robert Morrisette (San Jose, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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I've been using this book since 1978. It is the best book I've seen for new business or technical writers. As an experienced writer, I refer to it often. It uses many examples of wording in before and after format. I've also used it as a textbook for writing courses.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for teaching writing and editing, November 10, 2002
By Henry Cowell (California) - See all my reviews
I've taught classes for writers and editors, and I've never seen so many good examples for improving writing. Brogan collects hundreds of examples that show how to simplify and clarify, usually by cutting superfluous words or by replacing ambiguous phrasing with something more specific. He shows writers how to write and editors how to edit. Furthermore, he doesn't ban the use of passive voice. What more can I ask of a book?

The used copy I purchased through Amazon (from Jabez Books) is in excellent condition. I first discovered [local store] book at [local area], where a tattered and marked-up copy sells for [money]. My copy cost [money]!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book You'll Ever Buy for Clear Technical Writing
I bought my copy brand new ten years ago at the price of $26.95. I thought it was a high price to pay at the time, but after going through the exercises and improving my... Read more
Published on May 4, 2004 by An American

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, Great Big Price
My first serious contact with technical editing (in particular, line-by-line editing of text) was through this very useful book. Its insights served me well for 20 years. Read more
Published on April 2, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars What does the future hold in store?
This book which has been written by Brogan is extremely excellent in such a way as it leads you to acknowledging poorness in writing style that is technical. Read more
Published on September 18, 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars The topics are old, but tons of useful practice exercises
I recommend this book to technical writing students in Japan. Its topics are the usual ones that you would expect for a book from 1973, so many topics of more recent concern are... Read more
Published on February 20, 1998 by Paul Bissonnette (PXQ00110@nif...

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