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Who produces technical communication? ,[object Object],[object Object],Chapter 1. Introduction to Technical Communication  © 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin's
Six Characteristics of Technical Communication ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Chapter 1. Introduction to Technical Communication  © 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin's
Technical communicators use design features to accomplish three basic purposes: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Chapter 1. Introduction to Technical Communication  © 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin's
Graphics help the writer: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Chapter 1. Introduction to Technical Communication  © 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin's
Measures of Excellence in Technical Communication ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Chapter 1. Introduction to Technical Communication  © 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin's
Three Reasons to Be Honest as a Technical Communicator ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Chapter 1. Introduction to Technical Communication  © 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin's
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