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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Remember that express delivery services cannot deliver to a post office box ; a street address must be furnished , as well as phone numbers . Government security regulations and our organization's proprietary information policies affect ...
Remember that express delivery services cannot deliver to a post office box ; a street address must be furnished , as well as phone numbers . Government security regulations and our organization's proprietary information policies affect ...
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Recommended usage for numbers ( cont ) Application Recommendation Use numerals to express binary digits ( bits ) . Be consistent in using decimals or fractions throughout a document . Always use a zero to the left of the decimal point ...
Recommended usage for numbers ( cont ) Application Recommendation Use numerals to express binary digits ( bits ) . Be consistent in using decimals or fractions throughout a document . Always use a zero to the left of the decimal point ...
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In text , it is better to express range with words . 15-20 years from 15 to 20 years between 15 and 20 years The task was completed — who knows how ? -and the team disbanded . Format for dash When material that is set off by em dashes ...
In text , it is better to express range with words . 15-20 years from 15 to 20 years between 15 and 20 years The task was completed — who knows how ? -and the team disbanded . Format for dash When material that is set off by em dashes ...
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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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Bibliographic information
| Title | Handbook for Preparing Engineering Documents: From Concept to Completion |
| Author | Joan G. Nagle |
| Publisher | IEEE Press, 1996 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 29 Nov 2007 |
| ISBN | 0780311655, 9780780311657 |
| Length | 372 pages |
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