Chapter Resources
Interactive Sample Documents
Links Library
Downloadable Case Documents
Self-Study Quizzes
Flashcards
Forms for Technical Communication
Tutorials
Designing for the Web
Evaluating Online Sources
Designing Documents
with a Word Processor
Preparing Presentation Slides
Preparing Effective
Charts and Graphs

Chapter-Related Resources /
Interactive Sample Documents

Here you will find online versions of the Interactive Sample Documents in the book and many additional Interactive Sample Documents organized by chapter. Choose an ISD from the menu below. After you work through the questions and submit your answers, you will be able to view suggested responses for each question.


Interactive Sample Documents Menu
1. Studying How Technical Communication Combines Words and Graphics
2. Analyzing a Code of Conduct
3. Identifying the Strengths and Weaknesses of a Commercial Template
4. Critiquing a Draft Clearly and Diplomatically
5. Examining Cultural Variables in a Business Letter
6. Evaluating Information from Internet Sources
7. Comparing and Contrasting Honestly
8a. Analyzing Evidence in an Argument
8b. Confronting Opposing Views
9. Introducing a Description
10. Identifying the Elements of a Coherent Paragraph
11. Revising for Conciseness
12. Analyzing a Page Design
13. Balancing Clarity and Drama in Graphics
14a. Following Netiquette in an E-mail Message
14b. Participating in an Online Discussion Group
14c. Writing Effective Memos
15a. Preparing an ASCII Résumé
15b. Modifying the Basic Résumé
15c. Modifying the Basic Job-Application Letter
16a. Analyzing an External Proposal
16b. Evaluating a Proposal's Budget
16c. Displaying a Schedule Graphically
17a. Writing Meeting Minutes
17b. Reporting Inconclusive Information
17c. Writing Directives
18a. Analyzing an Executive Summary
18b. Introducing a Report
18c. Writing Recommendations
18d. Identifying the Elements of a Conclusion
18e. Describing What You Did
19a. Presenting Clear Instructions
19b. Learning from Usability Testing
19c. Introducing a Manual
20a. Designing Effective Sites
20b. Making an Impression
20c. Designing for Web Accessibility
21a. Integrating Graphics and Text on a Presentation Slide
21b. Designing a Presentation Slide
21c. Designing a Handout






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