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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... means next to ; besides means in addition to . ( Besides is an informal term best avoided in engineering documents . ) Use for only two objects . See among . Biannual means occurring twice a year . Biennial means occurring every two ...
... means next to ; besides means in addition to . ( Besides is an informal term best avoided in engineering documents . ) Use for only two objects . See among . Biannual means occurring twice a year . Biennial means occurring every two ...
Page 354
... means to indicate directly . Connote means an addition to the literal meaning . Continual means happening again and again at short intervals . Continuous means uninterrupted . Consecutive means occurring in sequence . Delete to be ...
... means to indicate directly . Connote means an addition to the literal meaning . Continual means happening again and again at short intervals . Continuous means uninterrupted . Consecutive means occurring in sequence . Delete to be ...
Page 355
... means to notice ; discriminate means to distinguish . Disinterested means impartial ; uninterested means without interest . Use only when caused by can be substituted . Otherwise use because of or owing to . Wordy . Use while ...
... means to notice ; discriminate means to distinguish . Disinterested means impartial ; uninterested means without interest . Use only when caused by can be substituted . Otherwise use because of or owing to . Wordy . Use while ...
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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