Technical Writing Subject Guide LRC@TCC

Scope of this guide: find articles, books, and other sources to help with technical writing assignments.

Browse TCC library shelves in these areas:

Modern English writing PE1475

Communication of technical information T11

Telecommunication T5101-6720

Keywords to search: contracts, specifications, technical writing, graphics, proposals, business, documentation, information, manuals, scientific writing

Library Resources (use MyTCC ID to login from off-campus):

Academic Search Complete covers a wide range of topics from magazines, newspapers, and journals, including "The Journal of Technical Writing & Communication".

Business Source Complete includes articles on acceptable practices and guidelines for technical writing.

Factiva Access local, national, and international news and trade magazine articles.

LexisNexis Academic

Safari Books Online includes titles such as "Developing Quality Technical Information: A Handbook for Writers and Editors" and "Read Me First!: A Style Guide for the Computer Industry."

Selected resources from the Web:
Online Technical Writing includes introduction, examples (reports, proposals, feasibility studies, etc.), applications of technical writing, document design, process and guidelines.

Resources for Technical Writing - Links to portals, software and technical support.

Scientific and Technical Lab Reports examples from TCC's writing center.

Society for Technical Communication is a professional organizations for those with careers in technical writing and communication.

Technical Writing: A short course on writing technical reports - Online course for technical writers.

Technical Writing Resources provides links to several sites to help technical writers and students of technical writing..

Tehcnical Writing Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials introduces the user to basic technical writing techniques and provides career planning information for technical writers.