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    Cover of Handbook of technical writing

    Handbook of technical writing

    Gerald J. Alred, Charles T. Brusaw, Walter E. Oliu · 1992

    Writing & Language
    Open LibraryAmazon
    Stats for nerds
    2recommend
    2mentions
    2people
    2013–2017years
    100% recommend

    Mentions per year

    20132014201520162017

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    1. karlbJan 2017
      I agree. I struggled through Zinsser and didn't highlight much.

      My colleagues and I have read over 50 books about writing and our 11 favorites are here: http://www.conversion-rate-experts.com/writing/

      In answer to your question, “Handbook of Technical Writing” by Alred et al is good, but I'd start with the first half of “Keys to Great Writing” by Stephen Wilbers, which deserves its Amazon rating of 4.8/5.0.

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    2. RobertHoudinFeb 2013
      I recently finished reading the Handbook of Technical Writing, by Gerald J. Alred. It contains excellent advice on improving grammar, and avoiding jargon and affectation in technical writing. I can highly recommend it.

      http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250004411/ref=as_li_ss_tl?... (referral link)

      http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250004411/ (non referral link)

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