The Agile Communicator: Principles and Practices in Technical Communication
Edition: 4
Copyright: 2024
Edition: 4
Copyright: 2024
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The Agile Communicator: Principles and Practices in Technical Communication effectively introduces communication in the workplace. Today’s workplaces require you to understand and adapt to many communication challenges, such as global communication, cross-functional and cross-cultural teaming, fluctuating information environments and much more.
The Agile Communicator: Principles and Practices in Technical Communication by Craig Baehr:
-Is functional! Exercises and tasks can be found in every chapter to keep students engaged and to encourage participation.
-Is comprehensive! Easy-to-read graphs and images are included to provide a more concise understanding of the subject matter.
-Is focused! Provides a strong focus on communicating in a 21st century workplace in order to benefit all students.
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Agile Communication and Workplace Processes
Twentieth Century Workplaces: Working the Line
The 21st Century Work Model: Rapid Change, Iterative Cycles, and Agility
Iterative Process and Project Management
Technical Communication Iterative Process: The Four Phases
Chapter Summary
Chapter Assignments
CHAPTER 2 Project Planning and User Analysis
Defining Your Audience
Planning and Scoping the Project
Developing the Project Scope with Task Analysis
Resource Planning
Reviewing and Documenting Project Planning Tasks
Chapter Summary
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CHAPTER 3 Managing and Improving Work Teams
Distributed Workplaces and Teams
Building and Sustaining Effective Teams
Strategies for Improving Team Processes
Chapter Summary
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CHAPTER 4 Content Development and Organization
Content Management Concepts and Practices
Information Modeling and Organizing Content
Content Reuse Strategies
Developing Metadata
Chapter Summary
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CHAPTER 5 Conducting Research
Formulating Problem Statements and Research Questions
Choosing Research Methods
Research Reporting Responsibilities
Chapter Summary
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CHAPTER 6 Developing Technical Documents
Document Genres
Conventions and Style Guides
Developing a Document Plan
Chapter Summary
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CHAPTER 7 Designing Visual Information
Visual Design Theories
Design Principles
Information Graphics
Style Sheets, Templates, and Visual Identities
Chapter Summary
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CHAPTER 8 Writing and Editing Content
A Structured Approach to Writing
Words, Sentences, Paragraphs: The Building Blocks of Style
Reviewing and Editing
Chapter Summary
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CHAPTER 9 Professional Correspondence
Writing Professional Correspondence
Formatting Correspondence
Writing Electronic Correspondence
Chapter Summary
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CHAPTER 10 Instructional Design for Technical Communicators
The Instructional Design Process
Chapter Summary
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CHAPTER 11 Instructional Documents
Instructional Document Types
Writing Instructional Documents
Chapter Summary
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CHAPTER 12 Status and Progress Reports
Status Reports
Progress Reports
Chapter Summary
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CHAPTER 13 Technical Definitions and Descriptions
Writing Technical Definitions
Writing Technical Descriptions
Organizational Patterns
Documents that Use Technical Descriptions
Technical Standards
Chapter Summary
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CHAPTER 14 Research and Results Report
Writing Research and Results Reports
Research and Results Report Components
Chapter Summary
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CHAPTER 15 Proposals
Planning and Researching Proposals
Writing and Drafting Proposals
Reviewing and Revising the Proposal
Submitting the Proposal
Chapter Summary
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CHAPTER 16 Web Site Development
Developing Web Sites
Web Site Authoring Tools
Chapter Summary
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CHAPTER 17 Presentations
Professional Presentations
Planning, Developing, and Delivering Presentations
Evaluating Presentations
Chapter Summary
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CHAPTER 18 Professional Profiles and Job Seeking
Assessing Your Skills
Developing Professional Profiles
Conducting a Job Search
Applying for Positions
Interviewing
Chapter Summary
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Figure Credits
References
Index