Handbook for Preparing Engineering Documents: From Concept to CompletionIEEE Press, 1996 - 372 pages State-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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Page 108
... function . Long derivations , or series of equations , may be put in an appendix with only the most important one ... function is not a simple one , it's better to substitute a graph of the function ( with a full grid ) and instructions ...
... function . Long derivations , or series of equations , may be put in an appendix with only the most important one ... function is not a simple one , it's better to substitute a graph of the function ( with a full grid ) and instructions ...
Page 132
... function is interested in presenting a good ( workable ) product ; the financial function is interested in pre- senting a good ( profitable ) cost picture ; the graphics and / or editing function is interested in presenting a good ...
... function is interested in presenting a good ( workable ) product ; the financial function is interested in pre- senting a good ( profitable ) cost picture ; the graphics and / or editing function is interested in presenting a good ...
Page 312
... function of the em dash is to separate ; the basic function of the en dash is to connect . ( These characters are not found on standard type- writer or computer keyboards . With typewriters , we substituted a double hyphen for the em ...
... function of the em dash is to separate ; the basic function of the en dash is to connect . ( These characters are not found on standard type- writer or computer keyboards . With typewriters , we substituted a double hyphen for the em ...
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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