The Complete Guide to Writing & Producing Technical Manuals

A step-by-step guide through the entire process of preparing andpublishing high-quality technical manualsThe Complete Guide to Writing and Producing Technical Manuals showsthe reader how to create clear, well-organized technical manualsfor any equipment, simple or complex. Requiring no specializedbackground knowledge, this unique guide lays out all the aspects ofthe job--from initial concept to final publication. The authordraws on more than twenty-five years' experience as a technicianand technical writer to provide authoritative, easy-to-followinstructions on how to organize detailed technical information intoa finished, high-quality technical manual.Major topics include:* Planning procedures for technical manuals* Manual types and arrangements, including operation manuals,maintenance and repair instructions, illustrated parts lists, andmore* Layout and format, including sample page layouts* Writing style and technical editing techniques* Front matter and introductions* Illustration and table preparation, including typical charts,diagrams, and illustrations* Preparing camera-ready copy* Printing and binding* Organizing a technical handbook department* And much moreFully illustrated and supported by handy appendices and a glossaryof technical terms, The Complete Guide to Writing and ProducingTechnical Manuals is an indispensable reference for all engineers,scientists, and technical writers who need to produce effective,professional technical manuals.