ABSTRACT

Effective communication is vital to science, engineering and business management. This thoroughly updated second edition with a new chapter on the use of computers and word-processors gives clear, practical advice illustrated with real-life examples on how to select, organize and present information in reports, papers and other documents.

chapter 2|13 pages

Thinking about aim and audience

chapter 3|7 pages

Starting to write: a practical approach

chapter 4|28 pages

Organization and layout of information

chapter 5|4 pages

The use of headings and numbering

chapter 7|26 pages

Style for readability

chapter 8|7 pages

Writing with a computer

chapter 9|18 pages

Informative summaries

chapter 11|20 pages

Writing instructions

chapter 12|8 pages

Writing descriptions and explanations

chapter 13|14 pages

Writing letters and memoranda

chapter 14|10 pages

Writing minutes and reports of proceedings

chapter 15|14 pages

Writing in examinations