{"product_id":"9780471122814","title":"The Complete Guide to Writing \u0026 Producing Technical Manuals","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Complete Guide to Writing \u0026amp; Producing Technical Manuals\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLeslie M. Haydon\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Technical Writing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA step-by-step guide through the entire process of preparing andpublishing high-quality technical manuals\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Complete Guide to Writing and Producing Technical Manuals showsthe reader how to create clear, well-organized technical manualsfor any equipment, simple or complex. Requiring no specializedbackground knowledge, this unique guide lays out all the aspects ofthe job--from initial concept to final publication. The authordraws on more than twenty-five years' experience as a technicianand technical writer to provide authoritative, easy-to-followinstructions on how to organize detailed technical information intoa finished, high-quality technical manual.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Major topics include:\u003cbr\u003e * Planning procedures for technical manuals\u003cbr\u003e * Manual types and arrangements, including operation manuals,maintenance and repair instructions, illustrated parts lists, andmore\u003cbr\u003e * Layout and format, including sample page layouts\u003cbr\u003e * Writing style and technical editing techniques\u003cbr\u003e * Front matter and introductions\u003cbr\u003e * Illustration and table preparation, including typical charts,diagrams, and illustrations\u003cbr\u003e * Preparing camera-ready copy\u003cbr\u003e * Printing and binding\u003cbr\u003e * Organizing a technical handbook department\u003cbr\u003e * And much more\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Fully illustrated and supported by handy appendices and a glossaryof technical terms, The Complete Guide to Writing and ProducingTechnical Manuals is an indispensable reference for all engineers,scientists, and technical writers who need to produce effective,professional technical manuals.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e LESLIE M HAYDON is a technical writer and technician who has produced technical manuals for both the military and private industry for over twenty-five years. In addition to serving as an electronics technician with the Royal Australian Air Force, he has worked for Philips Electronics and Ontario Hydro. He is currently employed as a technical writer for the Canadian aerospace industry.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 June 1995\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Interscience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780471122814\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e312\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44377802539148,"sku":"9780471122814","price":187.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780471122814_c886dddf-c4fb-4f59-9e44-d6deefc8e475.jpg?v=1780282101","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780471122814","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}