Introduction to Technical Writing: A Rhetorical Approach
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Moe Folk, Kutztown University
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Publisher: The Pennsylvania Alliance for Design of Open Textbooks (PA-ADOPT)
Language: English
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Table of Contents
- Chapter One | What is technical writing, and why is it important?
- Chapter Two | Summarizing: Patent Summary Assignment
- Chapter Three | Visualizing: Warning Sign Assignment
- Chapter Four | Persuading: Recommendation Report Assignment
About the Book
Introduction to Technical Writing: A Rhetorical Approach is an eTextbook designed to help students learn important basic skills in technical writing and technical communication. The textbook focuses on developing practical knowledge by showing students how to apply rhetorical concepts to the process of technical writing. Each chapter provides students an in-depth look at a required skill for technical writing and examines it through a writing assignment, student sample, and rubric.This eTextbook provides images and videos to help make the concepts come alive for both students and new instructors of technical writing.
About the Contributors
Author
Dr. Moe Folk is a Professor of English at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. He completed his Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Technical Communication at Michigan Technological University. He teaches a wide range of courses and helps to administer the Technical Writing certificate and Technical Communication minor at Kutztown University. He hopes that this book will help students around the world, as well as teachers without training in teaching technical writing, develop skills—and interest—in technical writing.