1. The subject of "Technical Writing" is very broad: it can be found, for example, also keywords (with sample documents) to cover letter or job descriptions.
2. The Handbook is arranged alphabetically in 400 keywords. So it is rather than as readable text in connection usable as a reference. The authors expectations of a professional systematically structured text but contrary by several directories:
is a) 'Contents by Topic' with a total of 13 sub-items such as 'Design and Visuals', 'Presentations and meetings' or 'Style and Language' which refer to the individual entries jeweilgen;
b) 'Checklist for Writing Process': follow the 5 main points 'Preparation', 'Research', 'Organization', 'Writing a Draft' and 'audit', which introduced in an introductory chapter as 'Five Steps to Successful Writing' will; at any point, please refer to related entries;
c) 'Model Documents and Figures by Topic': similar to a), but refers specifically to (the numerous available) sample texts on the various topics;
d) 'commenly Misused Words and Phrases'; eg all ready / already; AS / Because / since; bad / badly; to explanations of words / phrases, notes, see the appropriate keywords for the correct use and formulation recommendations;
e) the subject index
The first three directories can be the lack of a systematic breakdown times get over.
The authors see well-native speakers of American English as the primary target group. Comments on 'ESL' (English as a Second Language), the numerous sample documents and the simple and clear language in which the book is written (with usual school English legible) but makes it interesting for those who often times write something in English needs, but is not as secure in questions of grammar and style, or it finally wants to know times exactly.
One point deduction, because the subject "Technical Writing" is a total of a little short. Rather, the book is an English language teaching style and with numerous examples from all business areas.
