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Subject:Re: Favorite TW Book? From:dan -dot- charles -at- tyson -dot- com To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Tue, 10 Dec 2002 08:28:08 -0700
I don't have a favorite, but here are ones I use regularly.
Writing for the Computer Industry-Woolever and Loeb
Gives a solid process overview of creating documentation. Because it is so
computer focused, I have noticed the references becoming dated more
quickly.
Technical Writing-Lannon (2nd and 7th editions)
The second edition got me through college. There is a really good section
on job hunting with resume and cover letter writing. Lots of examples.
Technical Writing: Contexts, Audiences, and Communities-Boiarsky
Has a really good section on information gathering. As the title suggests,
it emphasizes audience and context.
Thanks,
Dan Charles
Tyson Foods, Inc.
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