Technical Writing For Dummies

This reference book---In deed it's a REFERENCE BOOK, but I suggest to take it one step at a time as theory is totally different as practice... It does come in handy, but, give yourself time to PROCESS the information, cause it's way too much INFORMATION. Therefore it may be overwhelming... Thank you, Laura

most textbooks are so expensive, so thank you for having something that does the trick without ruining the student budget

I thought this would be more of a reference type of book, but it wasn’t very good.

A great overview technical writing for those not already familiar with the field. For me, it allowed me to rethink what already know.

These books in general are a great way to approach a subject. This book is no different and I highly recommend for anyone wanting to start technical writing as a career or college choice.

I bet this is a gift to my nephew and he just loves it. He wants me to buy him some more of the similar books.

I found that reading "Technical Writing for Dummies" very reassuring that, anyone can possess the skills set to work in the professionof technical writing. The guidance that Sheryl provides is practical, real-world and walked me throught the steps to start putting my skills to work immediately.

Hakuna Matata = There are no problems (Simba in The Lion King). Excellent - Merchandise arrived as described, excellent condition, prompt and well packaged, great quality, value and dependable service - I'm a happy camper: Thanks, and may the Force be with you!

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I regularly have to write short technical notes, and occasionally contribute to larger manual projects. I am literate but have had no formal training in technical writing. I imagined that this book would serve as a useful tool to improve my skills in this area, and it is certainly advertised as being aimed at beginners and professionals alike. Unfortunately, it seems to have been written for an absolute beginner; in fact, at times I thought it was written for an eight-year-old child. Near the start of the book, the author recommends that you write your name on it clearly in case the book goes missing. If this is the kind of handy hint that you find useful, then the rest of the book will not disappoint you. Throughout it is written in a condescending, overly chummy manner, as if the author is trying to get a two year old to eat a Brussels sprout. I hope I never have to wade through any technical documents written by her if this is the style she usually employs to get ideas across. There are sections that are entirely useless and have presumably been added in to pad out the book (the useful points could certainly have been boiled down to a small pamphlet). For example, there is a lengthy chapter on 'using the internet to perform research', which roughly equates to 'how to use google' guide. Helpful. Ultimately, this reads like it was written to make a fast buck. I really couldn't recommend it to anyone, unless you actually are an eight-year-old child putting together a manual on building a cartie or tyre-swing for your six-year-old brother. In which case, this book's for you, but you might want to skip the section on using the Internet - you won't need it.

This book is from 2001 - too old. I had not noticed that. It is out of touch with the technology and writing structure and systems for Technical content

Didn't realise this book was so old. Completely useless.