Published by Pearson (February 19, 2018) © 2019
For introductory courses in technical communication.
Strategies for Technical Communication in the Workplace is drawn from the strengths of the acclaimed Technical Communication. It helps professionals in all fields adapt their communication strategies as they navigate the global marketplace. This innovative text offers a concise writing style, practical applications, numerous sample documents, coverage of technology and global issues and more.
The 4th Edition has updated discussions and examples of digital communication technologies. And with a fresh new look and brief format, it's sure to appeal to learners of all writing levels.
Laura J. Gurak is professor and founding chair of the Department of Writing Studies at the University of Minnesota, where she teaches courses in technical writing and digital communication. She holds an MS in technical communication and a PhD in communication and rhetoric from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She is the author of 2 books from Yale University Press, one of which was the first book-length study of online social actions. Gurak is also coeditor of several edited collections and author on numerous conference presentations and papers. She is a recipient of the Society for Technical Communication's Outstanding Article award. Gurak has authored and coauthored 5 textbooks in technical communication, published by Pearson. She has worked as a software developer, technical writer and communications consultant for various companies and organizations.
John Lannon is Professor Emeritus and former Director of Writing at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, where he developed the undergraduate major in professional writing and later codeveloped the MA program in professional writing. He has also taught at Cape Cod Community College, University of Idaho, Southern Vermont College and University of Strasbourg. He has authored and coauthored 5 major textbooks in business communication, rhetoric and technical communication; book reviews; filmstrips; environmental documents and instructional software. He is the recipient of a NDEA Fellowship and Fulbright Lectureship. He holds a BS, MA and PhD from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. His initial training and work were in biomedical science and technology with the USAF. He has also served as a communications consultant for various companies and government institutions.
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