User guides, manuals, and technical writing : a guide to Professional English /

This book is intended for anyone whose job involves writing formal documentation. It is aimed at non-native speakers of English, but should also be of use for native speakers who have no training in technical writing. Technical writing is a skill that you can learn and this book outlines some simple...

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Main Author: Wallwork, Adrian (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2014.
Series:Guides to Professional English
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