Mindful Technical Writing

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Atkinson, Dawn, author.

Corbitt, Stacey, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Humanities--Textbooks.

Humanities.

Rhetoric--Textbooks.

Rhetoric.

Academic achievement--Textbooks.

Academic achievement.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] TRAILS 2021.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Welcome to Mindful Technical Writing: An Introduction to the Fundamentals, an open textbook designed for use in co-requisite course pairings of developmental writing and introductory technical writing, or indeed in other lower-division college writing courses that focus on building study skills alongside effective workplace and academic writing skills. It offers a no-cost alternative to commercial products, combining practical guidance with interactive exercises and thoughtfully designed writing opportunities. This book’s modular design and ample coverage of topics and genres means that it can be used flexibly over semester-long or stretch courses, allowing instructors and students to select the chapters that are most relevant for their needs. By blending new material with reviews of key topics, such as academic integrity, the chapters provide fresh perspectives on matters vital to the development of strong writing skills.

Contents:

Unit I: Exploring Technical Writing Fundamentals.

Unit II: Writing Documents.

Unit III: Attending to Design.

Unit IV: Working With Sources.

Unit V: Conducting Research.

Unit VI: Employing Strategies for College Success.

Unit VII: Producing Correspondence.

Unit VIII: Producing Instructions, Short Reports, and Presentations.

Unit IX: Producing Academic Writing.

Notes:

Description based on online resource