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This text is written for senior undergraduate and first-year graduate students. It systematically develops the skills and proficiencies students need to practice economics after graduation. These skills range from locating and interpreting economic data to writing reports to conducting larger-scale economic studies. Appendices provide supporting material and information about the economics discipline. Can be used as a main text or as a supplement in upper division courses.
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excellent source.......2006-11-05
One can find everything about how to write an economic research paper in this particular book. It is very well-organized, and it gives some essential information regarding how to make a data set useful, it includes well-prepared examples as well. That's why I give 5 stars to it.
Best book on scientific research on the market.......1996-08-02
This is a most understandable research book, which explains
evertything from step one on the meaning of research and how
to go about it. I recommend it to the beginner and to the
expereienced (researcher).
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An updated and revised edition of one of our top career guides helps employment-seekers put together an attention-grabbing resume that will help land them their dream jobs. Features dozens of sample resume styles, an action plan for a successful job search, and professional advice on creating cover letters, finessing the toughest interview, and writing thank you and follow-up letters.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent.......2006-05-15
I would recomend it to everyone who want to be a professional resume writer, it's really a great book that cover every aspect and more of it's subject
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Communicate like a pro.
Successful managers, professionals, and assistants know that one of the most important keys to getting anything done in the business world is being understood. And with e-mail, quick notes, and computers, many people don't realize that their message just isn't getting through. With this invaluable guide, readers will learn how to construct an effective memo, write more compelling sales letters and collections letters, and communicate more professionally through e-mail.
-Includes a CD-ROM with more than 600 templates, downloadable by both Macs and PCs for editing and usage
-Features details on choosing the right medium, finding the right words, grammar basics, punctuation, formatting, and getting your point across
-Contains examples, templates, tips, and techniques for writing effective sales letters, announcements, performance evaluations, personnel letters, collections letters, answers to complaints, vendor letters, thank you letters, cover letters, and letters of recommendation
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"The Complete Idiot's Guide to Technical Writing" not only can help you break into the field of technical writing, it can help you learn what to do once you're there. It's not enough to discuss documentation in conceptual terms -- today's technical writer wants to know "What do I do first?" "How do I get the information?" and "What do I do with an empty computer screen, a product that's still being developed, and an engineer who's too busy to talk to me?" This book provides step-by-step instructions by people who have "been there, done that," and know some ways to help.
Both new and experienced tech writers can benefit from tips on how to learn about technical topics, gather information, plan documentation sets, schedule milestones, and write clearly. For those of you who want to be technical writers but can't get your foot in the door, "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Technical Writing" also gives help on what you need to do to give you an edge while you write your resume, hunt for a job, and interview. Once you're happily working, you can use the book for help on managing your career. An appendix contains a list of more than 50 Web sites devoted to technical writing and associated subjects.
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Guide to technical writers, not just technical writing.......2005-02-10
There's a lot of excellent information in here on finding, learning, understanding, and keeping a job as a technical writer. There's information on typical tasks associated with tech writer jobs, attributes common to good tech writers, breaking into the field (samples, writing tests, portfolios, degrees, recruiters, interview tips, networking), and the characteristics of a good technical document. The book goes into usability issues, completeness, consistency, and more. It guides you through five steps to creating a technical document, and introduces you to the idea that a lot of your time won't be spent writing at all--it'll be spent talking to people, using the products you're writing about, collecting information, revising, and so on.
This book puts a great emphasis on communicating with others--much more so than I was expecting. The authors point out that it's often the tech writer who ends up acting as a go-between for the engineers and other departments. It's the tech writer who has to get information out of everyone about deadlines, program features, and more. It's the tech writer who has to know how to gracefully encourage and handle feedback on her drafts and shepherd people into giving her that feedback on schedule. The tech writer's job can require a surprising amount of tact and people skill.
This book includes information on elements of English language usage that will make your documents clearer and easier to understand. A user's manual must convey different information in different ways than, say, an academic treatise, a novel, or a pamphlet does. You'll find information on indexing, active vs. passive voice, punctuation, humor, paragraph length, tense, person, figures and tables, and "simplified English." Much of the information here would be helpful to nonfiction writers of all kinds, not just tech writers.
My only negatives regarding this book stem from a semi-blind optimism on the part of the authors; they seem to think the positive state of things like the market for tech writers will last for the foreseeable future. I think a few too many of their assumptions were overly hopeful, and because of this an unwary reader could get a skewed perspective of the job. However, I think the advice in areas such as document design, discipline, job skills, people-management and so on more than makes up for these flaws. This is a valuable resource for someone interested in entering the field as a technical writer. Consider my "real" rating to be 4.5.
Here we go again..........2005-01-14
Technical Writing for Dummies was bad enough...yet here's another one that has the same problems: no basis in reality. Without natural ability, technical writing is not something that can be taught in a book. In addition, how you use this ability in "the real world" is a whole other story!
A very thorough introduction to the field.......2004-01-06
I've always had a love for writing (fiction and nonfiction alike) but have always struggled a bit while creating technical documentation. I've been interested in technical writing and feel it would be a good addition to my repertoire of skills, which is why I wanted to find and read a good book on technical writing.
Based on many positive reviews here and on recommendations from others, I decided to start with this book and one other reference manual. I quickly read this book cover-to-cover and was very satisfied by its content. It was very thorough on covering every aspect of technical writing, even giving a glimpse of what a technical writer's daily life.
And the results? I've written two technical documents since which have both won high praise by co-workers. Even **I** am shocked at how well they look and how fluidly they read.
If you are interested in technical writing at all, don't hesitate to pick this book up. It is a great read and a fantastic reference manual for those who are just starting to get their feet wet. This book is highly recommended towards any technical writing beginner.
Not for idiots, complete or otherwise!.......2002-12-28
When I read "... Technical Writing" by Van Laan and Julian, I was glad I got past the title. I had to hire a tech writer to get some manuals done for our product. This book gave me the knowlege and confidence I needed to successfully get the job done.
Having read the book, I knew what to look for when interviewing candidates, and what to expect once I got someone on board. Highly recommended for anyone associated with Technical Writing, whether a seasoned writer, a tech writer wannabe, or a manager of writers (or manager wannabe, like I was).
Easy to read, insightful, a great place to start.......2002-11-13
This book shoots straight and gives would be tech writers valuable insights. There are numerous practical tips and real-world advice on how to cope with technical publications work.
I particularly appreciate how the authors stressed the importance of content. Most technical writing books focus on processes, tools, and design issues - all of which are of marginal impact on the overall value of a document. The real value of technical docs is in the content, and this book encourages writers to learn and master the technologies and concepts they are documenting.
I highly recommend this book to anybody getting started in technical writing.
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Magazine Articles. (Book Reviews).: An article from: Technical Communication
John Hedtke
Manufacturer: Society for Technical Communication
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Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Magazine Articles. (Book Reviews).
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Technical Communication (Refereed)
Date: November 1, 2001
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Volume: 48
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Technical Writing & Technical Writing for Dummies. (Book Reviews).: An article from: Technical Communication
Pamela S. Ecker
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Title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Technical Writing & Technical Writing for Dummies. (Book Reviews).
Author: Pamela S. Ecker
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Technical Communication (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2003
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Framing Financial Structure in an Information Environment (John Deutsch Institute for the Study of Economic Policy)
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- Useful Book. Highly Recommended.
- Great Suggestions and gives In-Depth advice on ea. biz.
- We all have secret dreams & need to reach for the stars.
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9 Creativity-Required Businesses You Can Start From Home: and How to Make Them Profitable Careers
Bill Watson
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This book is for a creative person seeking a more interesting, realistic way to make a living in the fields of writing, music, photography, or landscaping. Each of nine specific businesses is detailed in 9 in-depth chapters. 6 seperate chapters are "how to" chapters on planning, starting and marketing any talent-based endeavor.
The book contains success stories of highly successful independent businessmen in each field covered such as Michael O' Connor, publisher of songs recorded by Dr. Hook, Crystal Gayle and Kenny Rogers and used in movies such as "Flashdance"; Tony Rath, photographer for The World Wildlife Fund; Laurie Lewis, the Country Music Association's female performer of the year; and more.
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Useful Book. Highly Recommended........2001-04-29
One of the most useful books I've purchased in a while. One thing I appreciate is that the author doesn't hype anything or mislead the reader with unrealistic expectations. If a business or some aspect of one is easy, it's noted as such, if something is difficult, it's presented as such. Bottom line: I chose the freelance writing business and using the info supplied in the book, have created a profitable situation for myself writing for magazines and newspapers- something I had no clue to how to get into or training for prior to reading the book. If you're serious- buy it without delay. You'll be pleased with it.
Great Suggestions and gives In-Depth advice on ea. biz........1999-08-17
This is a great book for anyone who is creative but isn't sure what direction they'd like to go in. It offers suggestions of 9 different creative careers, most of which can be done right from home. It also gives great tips on marketing, which could be used whether you own or are starting a creative business or not. It's funny, intelligent and written in plain english. I really recommend to book to ANYONE who wants to start their own business!
We all have secret dreams & need to reach for the stars........1999-08-14
The chapter on songwriting was reprinted in Contemporary Songwriter Magazine, which I publish. It described so well what I went through a few years ago, working in a factory and dreaming of writing songs. I received my copy of the book a few days ago and haven't been able to put it down. I've met so many people with secret dreams who really believed that they should push them aside and go every day to a job that they hate. Bill Watson knows this is a terrible idea, and he shows us how we can make our dreams a reality (and even make a living at them!) We all need this book. Buy it. Read it. Live it. You won't regret it. Roberta C. Redford, Publisher/Editor Contemporary Songwriter Magazine
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Business Contacts: Materials for Developing Listening and Speaking Skills for the Student of Business English (Advances in Space Research)
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Early Business Contacts: Materials for Developing Listening and Speaking Skills for Students of Business English
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What I Really Want to Do...How to Discover the Right Job
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Guide to Greater Washington D.C. Grantmakers
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Guide to Greater Washington D.C. Grantmaker
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Guide to Greater Washington D.C. Grantmakers 1994 1995
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Major Companies of Africa South of the Sahara 2004 (Major Companies of Africa South of the Sahara)
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- The Rent-Seeking Society (The Selected Works of Gordon Tullock, Vol. 5)
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