Technical writing

Author: Military Training Textbook Work Committee of the General Armament Department of the Chinese People's Liberation Army
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: "Science and Technology Writing" is a research outcome that combines theoretical guidance with practical operability. It is also a summary of the authors' years of experience in national defense science and technology information research, offering practical guidance for science and technology workers and research management personnel in improving their knowledge structure and enhancing their science and technology writing skills. The book is tailored to the diverse educational backgrounds, broad professional fields, and varying levels of basic training in science and technology writing among science and technology workers in the General Armament Department. Adhering to the principles of simplicity and practicality, the writing process balances the guiding role of fundamental theories with a strong emphasis on practical applicability. The book is divided into two parts: The first four chapters focus on the basic theories of science and technology writing, including the characteristics of science and technology writing, the cognitive patterns in science and technology writing, the competencies and qualities required of writers, and the common genres and language of science and technology writing. The last six chapters concentrate on the writing characteristics and techniques of common science and technology genres, such as scientific papers, science and technology information, science and technology books, science and technology reports, and science and technology application documents. Chapter 10 provides an initial exploration of issues related to science and technology writing using computers in a network environment. To emphasize the standardization of science and technology writing products, selected national standards for writing various science and technology genres are compiled in the appendix. This book is suitable for science and technology workers, research management personnel, scholars seeking corresponding degrees, as well as those aspiring to engage in national defense science and technology research and management.