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Author : David F. Beer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2003-07-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0471444731

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Writing and Speaking in the Technology Professions by David F. Beer Pdf

An updated edition of the classic guide to technical communication Consider that 20 to 50 percent of a technology professional's time is spent communicating with others. Whether writing a memo, preparing a set of procedures, or making an oral presentation, effective communication is vital to your professional success. This anthology delivers concrete advice from the foremost experts on how to communicate more effectively in the workplace. The revised and expanded second edition of this popular book completely updates the original, providing authoritative guidance on communicating via modern technology in the contemporary work environment. Two new sections on global communication and the Internet address communicating effectively in the context of increased e-mail and web usage. As in the original, David Beer's Second Edition discusses a variety of approaches, such as: * Writing technical documents that are clear and effective * Giving oral presentations more confidently * Using graphics and other visual aids judiciously * Holding productive meetings * Becoming an effective listener The new edition also includes updated articles on working with others to get results and on giving directions that work. Each article is aimed specifically at the needs of engineers and others in the technology professions, and is written by a practicing engineer or a technical communicator. Technical engineers, IEEE society members, and technical writing teachers will find this updated edition of David Beer's classic Writing and Speaking in the Technology Professions an invaluable guide to successful communication.

Author : Michelle Carey,Moira McFadden Lanyi,Deirdre Longo,Eric Radzinski,Elizabeth Wilde,Shannon Rouiller
Publisher : IBM Press
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-23
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780133119022

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Developing Quality Technical Information by Michelle Carey,Moira McFadden Lanyi,Deirdre Longo,Eric Radzinski,Elizabeth Wilde,Shannon Rouiller Pdf

The #1 Guide to Excellence in Technical Communication—Fully Updated for Embedded Assistance, Mobile, Search, Multimedia, and More Direct from IBM’s own content design experts, this guide shows you how to design product interfaces and technical information that always place users front and center. This edition has been fully revised to help you consistently deliver the right content at the right time. You’ll master today’s best practices to apply nine essential characteristics of high-quality technical information: accuracy, clarity, completeness, concreteness, organization, retrievability, style, task orientation, and visual effectiveness. Coverage Includes Advocating for users throughout the entire product development process Delivering information in an ordered manner by following progressive disclosure techniques Optimizing content so that users can find it from anywhere Streamlining information for mobile delivery Helping users right where they are Whether you’re a writer, editor, information architect, user experience professional, or reviewer, this book shows you how to create great technical information, from the product design to the user interface, topics, and other media. Thoroughly revised and updated Extensive new coverage of self-documenting interfaces and embedded assistance Updated practical guidelines and checklists Hundreds of new examples

Author : Michael J. Albers,Mary Beth Mazur
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781135637507

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Content and Complexity by Michael J. Albers,Mary Beth Mazur Pdf

Information design is an emerging area in technical communication, garnering increased attention in recent times as more information is presented through both old and new media. In this volume, editors Michael J. Albers and Beth Mazur bring together scholars and practitioners to explore the issues facing those in this exciting new field. Treating information as it applies to technical communication, with a special emphasis on computer-centric industries, this volume delves into the role of information design in assisting with concepts, such as usability, documenting procedures, and designing for users. Influential members in the technical communication field examine such issues as the application of information design in structuring technical material; innovative ways of integrating information design within development methodologies and social aspects of the workplace; and theoretical approaches that include a practical application of information design, emphasizing the intersection of information design theories and workplace reality. This collection approaches information design from the language-based technical communication side, emphasizing the role of content as it relates to complexity in information design. As such, it treats as paramount the rhetorical and contextual strategies required for the effective design and transmission of information. Content and Complexity: Information Design in Technical Communication explores both theoretical perspectives, as well as the practicalities of information design in areas relevant to technical communicators. This integration of theoretical and applied components make it a practical resource for students, educators, academic researchers, and practitioners in the technical communication and information design fields.

Author : Bert Esselink
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027219558

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A Practical Guide to Localization by Bert Esselink Pdf

Translation technology has evolved quickly with a large number of translation tools available. In this revised addition, much content has been added about translating and engineering HTML and XML documents, multilingual web sites, and HTML-based online help systems. Other major changes include the addition of chapters on internationalizatoi, software quailty assurance, descktop publishing and localization supprort. There is a focus on translators who want to learn about localization ad translation technology.

Author : Steve Bass
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0596005938

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PC Annoyances by Steve Bass Pdf

A guide to fixing common computer problems that uses screen shots and step-by-step instructions to cover a variety of glitches, bugs, and quirks.

Author : Clayton Walnum
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2004-10-27
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780764583735

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Internet Explorer Construction Kit For Dummies by Clayton Walnum Pdf

You’ve heard the saying, “If you want something done right, do it yourself.” Actually, most Internet browsers are done right. Chances are, you’re comfortable with yours. Yet, you may want to build your own. You don’t have to start from scratch—you can start with the Browser Construction Kit on the CD-ROM that comes with Internet Explorer Construction Kit for Dummies. Best of all, there’s no programming required. Whether you personalize your browser or build one just for your business, you can include features and functions not available with traditional browsers, including: Log file: a list of all Web sites visited Alarm: an audible or popup alarm that signals the end of the time period used with the countdown timer Lock: prevents the custom browser from further browsing Approved list: list of Web sites to which browsing is limited Spy: screen captures taken once a minute Popular sites: a list of the most-visited sites You can make your browser G-rated. That’s great if you have curious kids and are concerned about adult sites and Internet safety or simply want to limit their browsing time. The ability to limit access to specific sites also comes in handy if you own a business and want customers in your store to be able to browse your online catalog, but not to comparison shop! Written (and more importantly, programmed) by Clayton Walnum, author of Standard C++Bible and many other computer books, Internet Explorer Construction Kit For Dummies takes you step-by-step through: Adding borders to give your browser a graphical theme Using window skin to add an image to your window’s background Making the bar scene —assembling the toolbar, designing the menu bar, pulling together the status bar, and customizing the address bar Creating buttons and icons In addition to your Browser Construction Kit, the bonus CD-ROM includes several sample projects you can create, sample graphics for creating custom buttons and skins, and an evaluation version of Paint Shop Pro8 so you can get down to work. You even have everything you need to create a browser with themed graphics, choosing from animal, art, music, sea, sports, or more. Have fun creating your own personalized, custom-built browser. That way, it will be done just right for you!

Author : Jose A. Fadul
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780557418770

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The EPIC Generation: Experiential, Participative, Image-Driven, Connected by Jose A. Fadul Pdf

The characteristics of students of today were gathered from student outputs, key informants and literature regarding students’ life style positioning and peculiar traits. From the data collected, key points were marked with codes extracted from the text and grouped into similar concepts. From these concepts, categories were formed, which became the basis for an acronym to describe the peculiar characteristics of today’s generation. At saturation point the acronym “epic†was chosen to convey the four emergent themes which may literally mean, “extending beyond the usual or ordinary especially in size or scope†. Indeed, the present generation is of unprecedented size in its interconnections via World Wide Web. Secondly, this generation is fittingly called Epic Generation because of its peculiar characteristics: experiential, participative, image-driven, and connected.

Author : Claudia McCue
Publisher : Peachpit Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010-04-14
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780132104838

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Real World Print Production with Adobe Creative Suite Applications by Claudia McCue Pdf

Contrary to popular belief, print is not dead! With all the interest in online publishing here in the 21st century, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that information is still widely disseminated through the good old medium of print. The advent of desktop publishing granted new levels of power and control to the layout artist and graphic designer, but it hasn’t made the process of getting the perfect print foolproof. Sometimes managing the disparate elements of fonts, images, colors, and more, while dealing with the quirks of page-layout applications makes even the bravest designer and production editor long for the hands-on days of moveable type. Creating a great layout on your monitor is only half the battle; how do you make it work on paper? Print production expert Claudia McCue takes on the challenge of putting ink to paper, offering clear, authoritative guidance to print professionals and anyone else who has been frustrated by the obstacles of getting electronic documents to print perfectly. This new edition of Claudia’s classic book is now fully Adobe-centric, and shows readers how to use the different applications in the Adobe Creative Suite 4 together to create and produce great print documents. Use Photoshop and Illustrator to create raster and vector images, and combine them with text in InDesign to create eye-catching yet readable page layouts. Learn the ins and outs of fonts, and gain a better understanding of how ink and paper work together. Finally, “prefilight” or prepare your job for submission to a printer to make sure the printing process goes off without a hitch.

Author : Heather Graves
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Communication of technical information
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A Strategic Guide to Technical Communication by Heather Graves Pdf

Author : Francis DeRespinis
Publisher : IBM Press
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780132101301

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The IBM Style Guide by Francis DeRespinis Pdf

Straight from IBM: complete, proven guidelines for writing consistent, clear, concise, consumable, reusable, and easy to- translate content Brings together everything IBM has learned about writing outstanding technical and business content.

Author : Larry Ullman,Marc Liyanage
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2004-03-22
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780764571770

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Mac OS X Panther Timesaving Techniques For Dummies by Larry Ullman,Marc Liyanage Pdf

The Mac OS X Panther is incredibly full-featured. Chances are, you don’t fully appreciate all the shortcuts and timesaving options you have right at your fingertips. Mac OS X Panther Timesaving Techniques For Dummies gets you up to speed fast with over 60 timesaving techniques! While it includes keyboard shortcuts to expedite basic tasks, it goes further and shows you how to customize your Mac so it works faster for the way you work and the types of things you work on. Step-by-step instructions help you: Perfect your keyboard and mouse navigation techniques, so you can get where you want to go faster Use keyboard shortcuts and create shortcuts of your own Customize the Finder, Windows, and the Dock Handle files, aliases, favorites, and icons so you always know what’s what and what’s where Get proficient and efficient with Safari and Internet Explorer Web browsers, searches, e-mail, and more Mac OS X Panther Timesaving Techniques For Dummies was written by Larry Ullman, and Marc Liyanage. Larry is the Director of Digital Media Technologies at DMC Insights, Inc., author of four other computer books, and an obsessive Mac tinkerer. Marc is a senior software engineer at FutureLAB AG. He has programmed Macs professionally for 15 years and writes Cocoa software for fun! (No, you probably don’t need to know what that is, but if you want to, you’ll find it in the book.) With an easy style and lots of screen shots, they show you how to: Make the most of multimedia Take advantage of services—at least a dozen handy little tools available in many of your applications like the Grab utility for taking screen shots and Mail Services Save time online with AutoFill forms Make the most of iChat, for communicating with your buddies and iTunes for managing your music collection Use iPhoto to manage your digital library, create photo albums, present photographs online, edit images, and more Configure and use Rendezvous to network computers and devices, locate people in iChat, listen to other music collections in iTunes, and more Have your computer and your cell phone talk to each other using Bluetooth wireless communications Mac OS X Panther Timesaving Techniques For Dummies covers topics from A (ACC file format) to Z (Zingg application, contextual menus), literally. The index is 20 pages, with three columns to a page. That’s a lot of tips! You pick and choose the ones to use—the ones that will save you time and help you make the most of the features and options of Mac OS X Panther.

Author : Francis DeRespinis,Peter Hayward,Jana Jenkins,Amy Laird,Leslie McDonald,Eric Radzinski,Laura Bellamy,Michelle Carey,Jenifer Schlotfeldt,Gretchen Hargis,Ann Kilty Hernandez,Polly Hughes,Deirdre Longo,Shannon Rouiller,Elizabeth Wilde
Publisher : Pearson Education
Page : 1508 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780132929660

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Best Practices for Technical Writers and Editors, Video Enhanced Edition (Collection) by Francis DeRespinis,Peter Hayward,Jana Jenkins,Amy Laird,Leslie McDonald,Eric Radzinski,Laura Bellamy,Michelle Carey,Jenifer Schlotfeldt,Gretchen Hargis,Ann Kilty Hernandez,Polly Hughes,Deirdre Longo,Shannon Rouiller,Elizabeth Wilde Pdf

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 A brand new collection of state-of-the-art insights for technical writers, editors, and content managers…in a convenient e-format, at a great price! Three outstanding IBM Press eBooks plus exclusive video walkthroughs help you maximize the value and effectiveness of your technical communications—in all media, for all audiences, everywhere! (Enhanced eBook) This package brings together unsurpassed IBM eBook and video resources for creating clearer, more usable, more effective technical communication. For one low price, you get three outstanding IBM Press books in industry-standard ePub format, plus exclusive video demonstrations walking through many key topics and techniques on DITA, step-by-step! The IBM Style Guide: Conventions for Writers and Editors distills IBM’s best wisdom for developing higher-quality content across all media, authors, and geographic locations. It delivers up-to-the minute guidance on topic-based writing; writing for diverse media and global audiences; organizing, structuring, and linking information; maximizing accessibility; documenting interfaces and procedures; and much more. Next, in DITA Best Practices: A Roadmap for Writing, Editing, and Architecting in DITA , three pioneering implementers show how to use DITA to maximize the value of technical documentation, and offer a complete roadmap for successful DITA adoption and usage. The authors answer crucial questions “official” DITA documents ignore, including: “Where do you start?” and “How do you avoid the pitfalls?” Discover proven best practices for developing effective topics, short descriptions, and content architecture, plus “in-the-trenches” solutions for ensuring quality implementations and accurate, cost-effective content conversion, including video demonstrations. Finally, Developing Quality Technical Information: A Handbook for Writers and Editors , Second Edition, presents today’s most systematic, well-proven approach to creating great documentation. Learn how to focus on the right tasks and topics; say more with fewer words; use organization to deliver faster access; streamline and improve reviews; and much more. Packed with before-and-after examples, illustrations, and checklists, this book addresses crucial topics ranging from internationalization to retrievability to visual effectiveness. Whether you’re a writer, editor, reviewer, or manager, if you want to create outstanding content, you’ll find this collection absolutely indispensable. From expert IBM and IBM Press publication professionals Francis DeRespinis, Peter Hayward, Jana Jenkins, Amy Laird, Leslie McDonald, Eric Radzinski, Laura Bellamy, Michelle Carey, Jenifer Schlotfeldt, Gretchen Hargis, Ann Kilty Hernandez, Polly Hughes, Deirdre Longo, Shannon Rouiller, and Elizabeth Wilde. Important note: Due to the incredibly rich media included in your enhanced eBook, you may experience longer than usual download times. Please be patient while your product is delivered.

Author : John Dean,Andree Gravel
Publisher : Springer
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2003-06-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783540455882

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COTS-Based Software Systems by John Dean,Andree Gravel Pdf

Modernsoftwaresystemsincreasinglyusecommercial-o?-the-shelf(COTS)so- ware products as building blocks. In some cases, major software systems are assembled with virtually no custom code in the system. The use of COTS software products as components o?ers the promise of rapid delivery to end users, shared development costs with other customers, and an opportunity for expanding mission or business capabilities and performance as improvements are made in the commercial marketplace. Few organizations today can a?ord the resources and time to replicate market-tested capabilities. Yet, the promise of COTS products is too often not realized in practice. There have been more failures than successes in using COTS software products. The research and software practitioner communities have been working with COTS-based software systems for a number of years. There is now su?cient documented experience in the community to collect, analyze, and disseminate success stories, common failings, lessons-learned, and research advances. The mounting experience shows that the e?ective use of COTS software products in major software systems demands new skills, knowledge, and abilities, changed roles and responsibilities, and di?erent techniques and processes. The International Conference on COTS-Based Software Systems (ICCBSS) focuses on the challenges of building and maintaining systems that incorporate COTSsoftwareproducts.Theconferencesponsors,theNationalResearchCo- cil Canada, the Software Engineering Institute, and the University of Southern California Center for Software Engineering, aim to bring together managers, - velopers, maintainers, and researchers to share their expertise and experience.

Author : Dominiek Verham,Johan Vanneuville
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781835461143

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Securing Cloud PCs and Azure Virtual Desktop by Dominiek Verham,Johan Vanneuville Pdf

Enhance your security expertise in Microsoft virtual desktops by exploring the latest security controls and use cases to safeguard your Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure Key Features Understand the importance of securing your endpoints and overcome security challenges Learn about the latest Microsoft security controls for Windows 365 and AVD Gain an understanding of securing virtual environments through various use cases Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionDo you want to effectively implement and maintain secure virtualized systems? This book will give you a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft virtual endpoints, from the fundamentals of Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop to advanced security measures, enabling you to secure, manage, and optimize virtualized environments in line with contemporary cybersecurity challenges. You’ll start with an introduction to Microsoft technologies, gaining a foundational understanding of their capabilities. Next, you’ll delve into the importance of endpoint security, addressing the challenges faced by companies in safeguarding their digital perimeters. This book serves as a practical guide to securing virtual endpoints, covering topics such as network access, data leakage prevention, update management, threat detection, and access control configuration. As you progress, the book offers insights into the nuanced security measures required for Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and the broader Microsoft Azure infrastructure. The book concludes with real-world use cases, providing practical scenarios for deploying Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped with practical skills for implementing and evaluating robust endpoint security strategies.What you will learn Become familiar with Windows 365 and Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop as a solution Uncover the security implications when company data is stored on an endpoint Understand the security implications of multiple users on an endpoint Get up to speed with network security and identity controls Find out how to prevent data leakage on the endpoint Understand various patching strategies and implementations Discover when and how to use Windows 365 through use cases Explore when and how to use Azure Virtual Desktop through use cases Who this book is for This book caters to a diverse audience within the IT landscape. For IT directors and decision makers, it provides valuable insights into the security benefits of implementing virtual desktops, emphasizing the contribution to a more secure environment. IT consultants and engineers will find practical tools and guidance for securely managing Microsoft cloud-based virtual desktops. Security professionals will benefit from the expert knowledge and alignment with industry best practices, while students can deepen their understanding of securing AVD and W365.

Author : Torria Davis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781118922446

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Visual Design for Online Learning by Torria Davis Pdf

Update the visual design of your course in pedagogically sound ways Visual Design for Online Learning spotlights the role that visual elements play in the online learning environment. Written for both new and experienced instructors, the book guides you in adding pedagogically relevant visual design elements that contribute to effective learning practices. The text builds upon three conceptual frameworks: active learning, multiple intelligences, and universal design for learning. This resource explores critical issues such as copyright, technology tools, and accessibility and includes examples from top Blackboard practitioners which are applicable to any LMS. Ultimately, the author guides you in developing effective visual elements that will support your teaching goals while reinforcing the learning materials you share with your students. There has been a steady increase of over 10% in online enrollment for higher education institutions since 2002, yet the visual look of online courses has not changed significantly in the last ten years. Adapting to the needs of students within online classes is critical to guiding your students toward success—and the right visual elements can play an integral role in your students' ability to learn and retain the information they need to thrive in their chosen programs. In fact, visual elements have been shown to increase student participation, engagement, and success in an online course. Leverage the best practices employed by exemplary Blackboard practitioners Explore three foundational conceptual frameworks: active learning, multiple intelligences, and universal design for learning Increase student retention and success Visual Design for Online Learning is an essential reference for all online educators—both new and experienced.