1st Edition

Technical Communication A Design-Centric Approach

By Jon Balzotti Copyright 2022
482 Pages 216 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

482 Pages 216 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

482 Pages 216 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

Technical Communication: A Design-Centric Approach is a comprehensive textbook for introductory courses in technical communication and professional writing. Technical Communication takes a design approach to foundational and emergent technical communication skills such as document design, job applications and interviews, workplace collaboration, and report writing, providing students with... Read more

Part I: Establishing a Framework 

1. What Is Technical Communication?  

2. Design-Centric Communication 

3. Style 

4. Document Design 

5. Ethics 

Part II: Mastering Technical Genres  

6. Activity Reports 

7. Analytical Reports 

8. Proposals 

9. Oral Presentations 

10. Resumes, Cover Letters, & Interviews 

11. Instructions 

12. Data Visualization 

13. Technical Definitions 

14. Technical Descriptions

Biography

Jon Balzotti is an associate professor in the English department at Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, where he teaches courses in technical communication, proposal writing, and style. His research interests include professional communication pedagogy, workplace genres, and digital learning environments.