Technical Communication

by Laura J. Gurak, John M. Lannon, Don Klepp

Book Overview

This is the Embry Riddle Edition. Pearson Custom Publishing utilizes same books, however customizes book for colleges and universities. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0205779646
• ISBN13: 9780205779642
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
• Length: 756 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.3" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Technical writing

I had to get this book for a college required class, but have found it to be very useful in everyday life as well. This is a book I will keep.

Great Book

It was assigned to us in class, but definitely a keeper... if you're going to technical fields, such as health, engineering and office work, this is definitely a good thing to have nearby... The guys I bought it through promised and delivered... overall a great experience

Helpful Book - good for students

Other reviews seem to focus on the fact that the newer edition doesn't have enough "new stuff." The examples are updated, the listed websites are updated, there are several expanded sections. Technical writing isn't like neuroscience or some field that is rapidly expanding, so it's not going to have huge new sections of material. If there is any drawback to the book, it's that it covers EVERYTHING which may be overwhelming if you are just want to pick up a quick reference. Overall it's a good book particularly if you are using it for a class where you have an instructor who can take you into more depth on each topic. It's not a Stephen King style page turner, but obviously that's not what it's trying to be. Recommended for savvy readers and students.

Better Writing

This book is a step-by-step instruction to different kinds of technical writing. It is easy to understand and follow. The topics are well organized and clearly outlined, which makes it easy to read. It's a nice reference book if you have to look up different writing styles.

teacher ed. unexpected

i was supprised that it was the teachers edition but it will still be usefull thanks