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Writing reports to get results : quick, effective results using the pyramid method / Ron S. Blicq, Lisa A. Moretto.
2001
A 5 BLI.W(3)
Details
Title
Writing reports to get results : quick, effective results using the pyramid method / Ron S. Blicq, Lisa A. Moretto.
Edition
Third edition.
Description
xi, 232 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN
0471143421
9781119134626 electronic
9780471143420
1119134625 electronic book
0471660884 electronic book
9780471660880 electronic book
9781119134626 electronic
9780471143420
1119134625 electronic book
0471660884 electronic book
9780471660880 electronic book
Alternate Call Number
A 5 BLI.W(3)
Summary
The professional's quick-reference handbook for writing business and technical reportsProfessionals in business, government, and technical fields often need help in organizing and writing reports for associates, clients, and managers. This simple tutorial handbook offers expert tips and useful ideas for organizing ideas, structuring reports, and adding spice to technical papers. Writing Reports to Get Results offers in-depth guidance for writing:* short, informal reports, such as job progress reports and inspection reports* semiformal reports, such as laboratory and medium-lengt.
Note
"IEEE Professional Communication Society, sponsor."
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note
Some General Guidelines 191
Using Computer Software to Produce Graphics 191
Tables 192
Graphs 193
Bar Charts 197
Histograms 199
Surface Charts 200
Pie Charts 201
Flowcharts, Site Plans, and Line Diagrams 202
Photographs 204
The Size and Position of Illustrations 204
13 Guidelines for Spelling and Handling Abbreviations and Numbers 206
Spelling 206
Abbreviations 207
Numbers 208
Metric (SI) Units 209
References 209
14 The Report Writing Process 210
Preparing to Write 210
Organizing the Information 212
Writing the Words ( Draft ) 214
Editing the Information 216
Initial Proofreading 216
Detailed Editing 217
Revising the Text 220
Doing a Second (or Subsequent) Edit 220
Obtaining an Objective Opinion 220
15 Guidelines for Working with a Report Production Team 222
Working with Management 223
Working with Other Writers 223
Using Email to Communicate w i t h Others 225
Working with Illustrators , Draftspersons , and Graphic Artists 226
Working with a Printer 227
Index 229.
Using Computer Software to Produce Graphics 191
Tables 192
Graphs 193
Bar Charts 197
Histograms 199
Surface Charts 200
Pie Charts 201
Flowcharts, Site Plans, and Line Diagrams 202
Photographs 204
The Size and Position of Illustrations 204
13 Guidelines for Spelling and Handling Abbreviations and Numbers 206
Spelling 206
Abbreviations 207
Numbers 208
Metric (SI) Units 209
References 209
14 The Report Writing Process 210
Preparing to Write 210
Organizing the Information 212
Writing the Words ( Draft ) 214
Editing the Information 216
Initial Proofreading 216
Detailed Editing 217
Revising the Text 220
Doing a Second (or Subsequent) Edit 220
Obtaining an Objective Opinion 220
15 Guidelines for Working with a Report Production Team 222
Working with Management 223
Working with Other Writers 223
Using Email to Communicate w i t h Others 225
Working with Illustrators , Draftspersons , and Graphic Artists 226
Working with a Printer 227
Index 229.
Series
Published
Piscataway, NJ : IEEE Press, c2001.
Language
English
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Ieee Professional Communication Society.
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