Clear Technical Writing (Paperback)

~ john A Brogan (Author)

Product Details

• 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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Customer Reviews

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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

By A Customer

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.

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 (REAL NAME)

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.

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]!