10 Best Books on Technical Communication

We have compiled a list of the Best Reference Books on Technical Communication, which are used by students of top universities, and colleges. This will help you choose the right book depending on if you are a beginner or an expert. Here is the complete list of Technical Communication Books with their authors, publishers, and an unbiased review of them as well as links to the Amazon website to directly purchase them. If permissible, you can also download the free PDF books on Technical Communication below.

 
1."Technical Communication" by Sangeeta Sharma and Meenakshi Raman
“Technical Communication” Book Review: This book is for undergraduate engineering students and covers the basics of technical communication. It includes new sections on writing brochures, bulletins, newsletters, for the web, and non-traditional resumes. The book also provides examples and exercises to help students understand the concepts.

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2."Fundamentals of Technical Communication" by Meenakshi Raman and Sangeeta Sharma
“Fundamentals of Technical Communication” Book Review: This book is intended for undergraduate engineering students, providing an introduction to the fundamentals of technical communication, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It includes various examples and practice exercises to assist students in comprehending the material.

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3."EFFECTIVE TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION" by Ashraf Rizvi
“EFFECTIVE TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION” Book Review: This is a valuable handbook for technical professionals, such as engineers and scientists, seeking to enhance their communication skills. The book comprises six parts, which cover the principles of effective communication, the technical writing process, technical reports, proposals and presentations, graphics and visuals, and oral communication. Each section offers a comprehensive explanation of the concepts, supported by various exercises and examples to aid learning. In summary, this book is a crucial resource for individuals who aim to communicate technical information precisely and effectively.

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4."Advanced Technical Communication" by Tyagi K
“Advanced Technical Communication” Book Review: This book elucidates effective communication both within and beyond an organization. It outlines how students can acquire and excel in not only the fundamental aspects of communication but also more intricate skills such as soft skills and those needed for creating technical documents.

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5."TECHNICAL WIRTING AND COMMUNICATION : THEORY AND PRACTICE" by Dev A
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6."Every Page is Page One: Topic-based Writing for Technical Communication and the Web" by Scott Abel and Mark Baker
“Every Page is Page One: Topic-based Writing for Technical Communication and the Web” Book Review: This is a must-have guide for technical communicators who want to enhance their writing abilities for online content. The book is split into four parts, explaining the fundamentals of topic-based writing, creating topic-based content, organizing it, and assessing its effectiveness. Each part is presented in a straightforward and brief way, with real-life examples and case studies to support the ideas. This book is an essential reference for technical writers, content strategists, and information architects who aim to create compelling web content.

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7."Contemporary Communicative English for Technical Communication" by Board of Editors
“Contemporary Communicative English for Technical Communication” Book Review: This book is for college students studying BE and BTech at WBUT. It teaches the fundamental rules of English grammar and includes many examples of communication used in organizations. It shows how to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The book has exercises and examples to help with learning new words, understanding what you read, communicating within a company, and giving presentations.

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8."Technical Communication" by John M Lannon and Laura J Gurak
“Technical Communication” Book Review: This book is a comprehensive guide for technical communication professionals. The book covers the fundamental principles of technical communication and provides practical guidance on how to plan, write, and revise technical documents. The text also includes extensive coverage of visual communication, digital media, and collaboration tools. With its clear and concise writing style, numerous examples, and practical exercises. The book is highly recommended for students, educators, and professionals in the field.

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9."Effective Technical Communication: Guide for Scientists and Engineers" by Barun Mitra
“Effective Technical Communication: Guide for Scientists and Engineers” Book Review: This book is for scientists, engineers, and researchers who want to communicate effectively. It provides guidelines and technical conventions for using scientific vocabulary and different forms of writing. It starts with simple forms such as paragraphs and precis writing and moves on to more advanced forms such as scientific and engineering reports and papers. It also discusses the correct use of language, the do’s and don’ts of communication, and effective speech communication. The book contains many illustrative examples.

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10."Basic Technical Communication" by Tyagi
“Basic Technical Communication” Book Review: This book is for engineering students who are in their first year of studies (B.Tech.) at Uttarakhand Technical University, as well as for undergraduate students and technical professionals throughout the country. It explains how to become proficient in the English language by focusing on the four crucial aspects of communication: reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. It explains the significance of these skills, their objectives, different types, and ways to improve them. It also discusses how these skills can be put into practical use. This book provides plenty of vocabulary examples on commonly misspelled words, difficult words, foreign words, and practical usage.

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