The 2000 edition of Successful Technical Writing is a thorough revision of this authoritative text, presented in a larger format for greater ease of use. Designed to help both students and professionals write effective documents in business and industry settings, this text is filled with practical "real-world" examples. New chapters cover techniques for writing maintenance manuals and various types of accident and safety documents. The text includes samples and techniques for the many types of tasks performed by technical writers today, from letters and memos to detailed operation manuals to grant proposals and research reports. For the aspiring technical writer or the practicing professional seeking to refine his or her skills, this book is a must.