How Long to Read Editing Technical Writing

How Long Does it Take to Read Editing Technical Writing?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 37 minutes to read Editing Technical Writing by Donald C. Samson

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Exhaustively illustrated and broad in scope, Editing Technical Writing is a comprehensive textbook and reference for students of technical editing and communication, as well as a training manual for working professionals in business and government who must revise documents to communicatetechnical information clearly and effectively. It examines the editor's broad role in the collaborative writing of a document, from scheduling, staffing, and budgeting publication work through editing text and graphics to coordinating proofreading and production work. Chapters on editing text andgraphics are supplemented by others on degrees of edit, style guides, editing specific types of documents such as proposals, proofreading, schedules and budgets, grammar, and punctuation. Extensive examples, materials to edit and exercises with answer keys and explanations clarify editorial goalsand procedures and provide students with realistic editing experience. Discussions of concepts such as legibility, readability and effective design contribute to the students' base in communication theory. Also, editing guidelines and graphics from a variety of professional documents introducestudents to the range of materials and techniques available to the technical editor and make Editing Technical Writing a valuable reference as well as text. A bibliography identifies valuable resources for editing students and editors.

How long is Editing Technical Writing?

Editing Technical Writing by Donald C. Samson is 387 pages long, and a total of 99,459 words.

This makes it 131% the length of the average book. It also has 122% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Editing Technical Writing Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 3 minutes to read Editing Technical Writing aloud.

What Reading Level is Editing Technical Writing?

Editing Technical Writing is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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