Practical Models for Technical Communication

Practical Models of Technical Communication is a college-level textbook for technical writers and communicators. 

Written in plain and accessible language, this textbook is designed to provide students with solid tools, useful models, interesting scenarios, and a vocabulary of technical terms that will allow them to communicate effectively as part of a fast-paced, global workforce. Its approachable, real-world examples and detailed visuals guide students in creating multimodal, technical documents that reach a broad audience.

This book explores the fundamentals of technical communication, expanding on the following topics:

Writing and organizing an array of technical documents such as definitions, descriptions, instructions, procedures, proposals, and reportsEmbracing ethical communication visually and in writingDesigning documents for readability, emphasis, and organizationIncreasing rhetorical awareness of multimodality in all types of communicationResearching and documenting source material effectivelyCrafting successful job materials for entering the workforceCommunicating professionally within various work environmentsNavigating the changing needs of audiences that technical writers meet along the way