
- 228 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
English for IT Communication
About this book
English for IT Communication provides a comprehensive introduction for students and professionals studying IT or computer science and covers all forms of technical communication from emails and memos through procedures to reports and design specs. In each case, the book offers multiple real-world examples, looking at who the texts are written for, what their purpose is, and how these affect what is on the page.
Key features of this book include:
- How to write for different audiences and purposes
- How to design documents for ease of access and understanding
- How to communicate in multimodal media
- How to reference in IEEE
- Multiple different examples and breakdowns of common text types to show how they are written and to produce an understanding of quality in each
- Online support material including authentic examples of different workplace genres and a reference section covering relevant research studies and weblinks for readers to better understand the topics covered in each chapter
- Internationalized coverage of IT communication exemplars
This book is an accessible guide to writing effective forms of IT communications of the kind needed for all IT degree programs which aim to prepare students for the modern workplace. Practical and clearly written, it is designed to introduce readers to features of the most common genres in IT and computer science.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Series
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- 1 Audience and purpose in IT
- 2 Design principles in IT
- 3 Workplace communication in IT
- 4 Process documents in SDLC
- 5 System documents in SDLC
- 6 User documents in SDLC
- 7 Report writing in IT
- 8 IEEE referencing and formatting
- 9 Multimodal communication in IT
- 10 Case studies: Applied communication in IT
- Index