Handbook for Preparing Engineering Documents: From Concept to CompletionState-of-the-art in its simple, user-friendly presentation, this comprehensive handbook covers the entire process of preparing, producing, and distributing engineering documents using current computer software and the most recent technologies in information transfer. From developing concepts to effectively reaching an audience, Handbook for Preparing Engineering Documents provides everything the engineer needs to know for document preparation, production, and distribution in clear, user-friendly language. Extensive indexing and cross-referencing make it possible to find answers quickly. |
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Where is this document most likely to be read / used ? ( At the traditional desk , at a computer , in the plant ? ) Manual • Purpose Organization Instruction method Conventions Step procedures Summary Appendix ( es ) Quick reference ...
Where is this document most likely to be read / used ? ( At the traditional desk , at a computer , in the plant ? ) Manual • Purpose Organization Instruction method Conventions Step procedures Summary Appendix ( es ) Quick reference ...
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1 1 appendix : usually a body of material newly written or collected for the work attachment : usually a preexisting document , such as a letter , included with a work However , the terms may be used interchangeably .
1 1 appendix : usually a body of material newly written or collected for the work attachment : usually a preexisting document , such as a letter , included with a work However , the terms may be used interchangeably .
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If a great many nonstandard abbreviations , acronyms , or initialisms are to be used , an abbreviations list , with definitions , may be included in the document ( as an appendix , or in the front matter ) .
If a great many nonstandard abbreviations , acronyms , or initialisms are to be used , an abbreviations list , with definitions , may be included in the document ( as an appendix , or in the front matter ) .
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Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
How this book is organized | 8 |
Audience | 15 |
Copyright | |
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Handbook for Preparing Engineering Documents: From Concept to Completion Joan G. Nagle Limited preview - 1995 |
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