One of the leading texts in technical writing, Reporting Technical Information introduces youto all aspects of technical communication, including letters, proposals, progress reports,recommendation reports, research reports, instructions, and oral reports. Continuingthe esteemed tradition of its predecessors, the eleventh edition provides a solid founda-tion in technical communication and offers material on the most recent developments inthe field.

Integrated throughout the text are icons that direct you to the companion Web site forReporting Technical Information (www.oup.com/us/houp). The Web site offers additional sam-ple documents that both supplement and extend the text’s examples, including other reporttypes, such as procedure manuals, full-length feasibility studies, and environmental impactstatements. It also featurestutorials, document design tem-plates, practice quizzes, check-lists, interactive exercises, andannotated links for each chap-ter, providing effective andengaging tools to help youbecome a better communicator.

The following pages providean overview of the additionalresources offered by the Website and show how they are inte-grated with the textbook usingthe margin icons, offering a fullyinteractive experience.

How to Use Reporting Technical Information

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>>Follow the icons When you see these icons in the text margin, go to the companionsite and you will find further resources relevant to that section.

>> Within each chapter theauthors have provided anarray of valuable documentexamples to illustrate theirpoints. These documentsinclude those published intraditional formats as wellas those that reflectchanges in technology andan increasing use of Web-based platforms.

>> This icon indicates where on the Web siteyou will find sample documents relevantto each chapter.

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>> Interactive scenarios provide the opportunityto create documents geared to specific audiences and let you see at a glance howa specific document would change for different audiences.

>> Throughout the book, theauthors point out howimportant it is to consideryour audience as you createa document.

>> Following each chapter is alist of exercises to help youtest your knowledge of thesubject.

>> This icon indicates where on the Web siteyou will find a variety of items that willengage you in the chapter content and helpyou study. This includes multiple-choice self-tests, interactive scenarios, and key termsand concepts available in flashcard format.

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>> Throughout the text, theauthors ask useful questionsto help you think about youraudience before you beginto write.

>> This icon indicates where on the Web siteyou will find downloadable versions ofchecklists highlighting important pointsin each chapter that will guide you asyou create a document.

>> Within each chapter, keyterms and concepts havebeen highlighted to furtheryour learning of the chaptersubject.

>> Flashcards let you test your knowledge ofchapter terms and concepts.

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>> The authors have expanded theresources that prove beneficial,such as further reading on asubject explored in the text.

>> This icon indicates where on the Web siteyou will find numerous annotated Weblinks and other online resources relevant toeach chapter.

The companion Web site also contains numerous resources and materials for instructors. In particu-lar, instructors using Reporting Technical Information have submitted examples of their most inter-esting and successful writing assignments for posting to our companion Web site, where they can beshared with colleagues. You can find this valuable resource within the Better Writing—Success atWork section of the Instructor Resources.

If you are an instructor and would like more information about what is available, please visitwww.oup.com/us/houp and click on Instructor Resources.

>> This icon indicates where on the Web siteyou will find links to message boardsposted by instructors using this title,enabling students from universities allover the country to communicate witheach other on writing-related topics.

>> Within this text, the authorshave placed a strong emphasison the importance of effectivecommunication. They have cre-ated collaborative exercises tohelp you practice and developeffective communication skills.

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