Technical Communication: A Design-Centric Approach

Technical Communication: A Design-Centric Approach

by Jon Balzotti
Technical Communication: A Design-Centric Approach

Technical Communication: A Design-Centric Approach

by Jon Balzotti

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Overview

Technical Communication: A Design-Centric Approach is a comprehensive textbook for introductory courses in technical communication and professional writing.

Technical Communication takes a design approach to foundational and emergent technical communication skills such as document design, job applications and interviews, workplace collaboration, and report writing, providing students with practical guidance on matters of ethics, style, and problem-solving in a range of professional and organizational contexts.

This is a core textbook suitable for undergraduate courses in technical and professional communication.

The book is supplemented by an innovative website featuring interactive simulations of various real-world technical communication challenges. Visit https://microcore.byu.edu/


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780367438234
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 09/03/2021
Pages: 482
Product dimensions: 5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jon Balzotti is an associate professor in the English department at Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, where he teaches courses in technical communication, proposal writing, and style. His research interests include professional communication pedagogy, workplace genres, and digital learning environments.

Table of Contents

Part I: Establishing a Framework 1. What Is Technical Communication? 2. Design-Centric Communication 3. Style 4. Document Design 5. Ethics Part II: Mastering Technical Genres 6. Activity Reports 7. Analytical Reports 8. Proposals 9. Oral Presentations 10. Resumes, Cover Letters, & Interviews 11. Instructions 12. Data Visualization 13. Technical Definitions 14. Technical Descriptions
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