Technical Communication (9th edition) by Mike Markel

Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
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Product Description

Comprehensive and truly accessible, Technical Communication guides students through planning, drafting, and designing the documents that will matter in their professional lives. Known for his student-friendly voice and eye for technology trends, Mike Markel addresses the realities of the digital workplace through fresh samples and cases, practical writing advice, and a companion Web site — TechComm Web — that continues to set the standard with content developed and maintained by the author. The text is also available in a convenient, affordable e-book format.

Customer Reviews

Interesting and real world scenarios

Review Date: May 13, 2004

Reviewer: P. Terry, Sheridan, WY - United States

I teach technical writing at a community college and frequently switched textbooks until I discovered Mike Markel's. It is well organized, gives 8 measures of excellence in technical writing that students quickly grasp, has very up-to-date scenarios that prompt critical reading and writing and the online quizzes and resources are the frosting on the cake. This book is a great tool for educators, students and absolutely anyone who wishes to write in a professional manner.

An excellenct book to technical writting

Review Date: February 6, 2007

Reviewer: Danny L. Shaw,

I used this book for a junior composition class I took. I am terrible at writting and this book made it a lot easier the examples are well laid out and the material is as well. A good technical book. It helped me write a resume that worked.

Great Textbook!!!

Review Date: February 8, 2008

Reviewer: Travis Hope, Marion, IL United States

This book has everything you need to know about Technical Writing and Communication. Even things you probably don't need to know. It goes above and beyond the call of duty.

Tech. Comm.

Review Date: February 1, 2010

Reviewer: T. Bruno, Illinois, USA

Great quality, like new, good condition, AS PROMISED!
Shipped fast.
Thank you

The textbook

Review Date: March 4, 2010

Reviewer: C. Maguire, College Station, TX USA

Seller had the book shipped and delivered promptly; the day before I needed it. That was excellent timing considering I ordered it later than I should have.

My only problem with the book was the relatively high cost. This is attributed to its very recent publication date for this edition, though there is not much changed from the 8th or earlier editions. One will find the book to be somewhat useless once reading/attempting to learn from it; most articles inside are common sense or have nothing truly to do with Technical (science, engineering, math, etc) Writing but more with Business (marketing, sales pitches, stock exchange letters, useless etc) Writing.

However, the book is required for an Engineering technical writing course at a university/college, it is just a shame the book does not live up to its intended purpose. The layouts, drafts, and Intentions purposes of the book, as well as being a "stand alone MLA handbook" makes up for the fact that the author/university relation is a bit lacking.

This Seller however, did a superb job. 5 Stars all the way.