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Tech Writing References

Here is a list of several textbooks related to the technical and professional writing field. There are also many helpful web sites available on the Internet. Listed below are links to documentation and grammar help sites which can come in handy.

Tech Writing Textbooks:

Anderson, Paul.  Technical Communication:  A Reader-Centered Approach.

Brusaw, Charles T. The Concise Handbook for Technical Writing.

Cunningham, Donald.  How to Write for the World of Work.

Cutts, Martin. The Plain English Guide.

Lannon, John.  Technical Communication.

Sides, Charles H. How to Write and Present Technical Information.

Van Wicklen, Janet. The Tech Writing Game: A Comprehensive Career Guide for Aspiring Technical Writers.
 

Documentation/Grammar Help Web sites:

Grammar Slammer

APA Homepage

MLA Homepage

APA Help

MLA Help

Writing Tips

 

Created by the Spring 2003 ENG 400 class: Carlos A. Gandara, Iris Goodpaster, Amy Goodwin, Erica Hoagland, James Luke Honaker, William Hudson, Professor Meg Matheny, Kimberly J. Richardson, Joshua Scott, and Erica Thinesen, under the direction of the Technical Writing Committee.

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