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IEEE Professional Communication Society
/>Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
445 Hoes La.
Piscataway, NJ 08854-4141
www.ieee.org
International Digital Enterprise Alliance
IDEAlliance
1421 Prince St., Ste. 230
Alexandria, VA 22314-2805
www.idealliance.org
International Federation of Agricultural Journalists
www.ifaj.org
International Society of Logistics
8100 Professional Pl., Ste. 111
Hyattsville, MD 20785
www.sole.org
Literary Translators Association of Canada
LB 631 Concordia University
1455, Blvd. de Maisonneuve ouest
Montreal, QC H3G 1M8
www.attlc-ltac.org
Magazine Publishers of America
810 7th Ave., 24th Fl.
New York, NY 10019
www.magazine.org
Professional Associations 141
National Association of Black Journalists
8701-A Adelphi Rd.
Adelphi, MD 20783-1716
www.nabj.org
National Association of Government Communicators

201 Park Washington Ct.
Falls Church, VA 22046-4527
www.nagc.com
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
1000 National Press Bldg.
529 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20045-2001
www.nahj.org
National Association of Home and Workshop Writers
www.nahww.org
National Association of Science Writers
P.O. Box 890
Hedgesville, WV 25427
www.nasw.org
National Council of Teachers of English
1111 W. Kenyon Rd.
Urbana, IL 61801-1096
www.ncte.org
National Federation of Press Women
P.O. Box 5556
Arlington, VA 22205
www.nfpw.org
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National Writers Union
113 University Pl., 6th Fl.
New York, NY 10003
www.nwu.org
The Newspaper Guild
501 3rd St. NW
Washington, DC 20001-2797

www.newsguild.org
Professional Writers Association of Canada
215 Spadina Ave., Ste. 123
Toronto, ON M5T 2C7
www.pwac.ca
Public Relations Society of America
33 Maiden La., 11th Fl.
New York, NY 10038-5150
www.prsa.org
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America
P.O. Box 877
Chestertown, MD 21620
www.sfwa.org
Society of Professional Journalists
Eugene S. Pulliam National Journalism Center
3909 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
www.spj.org
Professional Associations 143
Usability Professional’s Association
140 N. Bloomingdale Rd.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108-1017
www.upassoc.org
Writers Guild of Canada
366 Adelaide St. W, Ste. 401
Toronto, ON M5V 1R9
www.wgc.ca
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Recommended Reading
The following are some suggestions for additional reading on

the profession of technical communication.
Society for Technical
Communication Publications
Intercom, the Society for Technical Communication (STC) maga-
zine, provides various examples and applications of technical com-
munication that will promote readers’ professional development. It
includes articles on new tools and technologies, columns edited by
technical communications experts, society news, and a calendar of
industry-related events. It is published ten times a year and is free
with membership.
Technical Communication, the STC journal, publishes articles
about the practical application of technical communication theory
and serves as a common arena for discussion among practitioners.
It includes quantitative and qualitative research, as well as book
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reviews. The journal is published quarterly and is free with society
membership.
Proceedings comprises more than two hundred papers given at
the annual STC conference’s educational presentations, known as
“technical sessions.” Your conference registration includes one copy
of that year’s Proceedings.
The “Business of Technical Communication” is a monthly online
column that covers the business aspects of the profession. Articles
discuss such areas as employment, salaries, job search techniques,
and marketable skills.
The STC also publishes several informational brochures that are
geared toward explaining and promoting membership. They can
be purchased from regional chapters.
Journals and Periodicals

This is a short list of periodicals that are most likely to feature arti-
cles of interest to the technical communicator. You may find addi-
tional publications at your public or school library. A list of current
articles also should be available. Consult a librarian for sources.
American Medical Writers’ Association Journal
AMWA
www.amwa.org
Business Communication Quarterly
Sage Publications
www.bcq.sagepub.com
College English
National Council of Teachers of English
www.ncte.org/pubs/journals/ce
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Editor and Publisher
VNU Business Publications
www.editorandpublisher.com
IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
www.ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl
Journal of Business Communication
Sage Publications
www.job.sagepub.com
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Baywood Publishing Co.
www.baywood.com/journals/PreviewJournals.asp?Id=0047-2816
Library Journal
Reed Business Information
www.libraryjournal.com
Publisher’s Weekly

Reed Business Information
www.publishersweekly.com
Technology Review
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
www.technologyreview.com
Writer’s Digest
F and W Publications
www.writersdigest.com
Recommended Reading 147
Books
Alred, Gerald J. et al. Handbook of Technical Writing, 8th ed. New
York: St. Martin’s Press, 2006.
Ament, Kurt. Single Sourcing: Building Modular Documentation.
Berkshire, United Kingdom: Noyes Publications, 2002.
American Medical Association Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors
and Editors. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins,
1998.
Anderson, Paul V. Technical Communication: A Reader-Centered
Approach, 6th ed. Belmont, Calif.: Heinle, 2006.
Beer, David F., ed. Writing and Speaking in the Technology
Professions: A Practical Guide, 2nd ed. New York: Wiley-IEEE,
2003.
Bennett, Scott. The Elements of Résumé Style: Essential Rules and
Eye-Opening Advice for Writing Résumés and Cover Letters that
Work. New York: AMACOM/American Management
Association, 2005.
Blum, Deborah et al. A Field Guide for Science Writers: The
Official Guide of the National Association of Science Writers,
2nd ed. New York: Oxford University Press, 2005.
Bly, Robert W. Careers for Writers and Others Who Have a Way with

Words, 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.
Brasseur, Lee E. Visualizing Technical Information: A Cultural
Critique. Amityville, N.Y.: Bayville Publishing, 2003.
Bridgeford, Tracy. Innovative Approaches Teaching Technical
Communication. Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press,
2004.
Burnett, E. Technical Communication, 6th ed. Belmont, Calif.:
Heinle, 2004.
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Camenson, Blythe. Great Jobs for Communications Majors, 2nd ed.
New York: McGraw-Hill, 2001.
Carlson, Mim. Winning Grants, Step by Step, 2nd ed. San
Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2002.
The Chicago Manual of Style. Chicago: University of Chicago
Press, 2003.
Coghill, Anne M., and Lorrin R. Garson, eds. The ACS Style
Guide: Effective Communication of Scientific Information, 3rd
ed. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society, 2006.
DeGalan, Julie, and Stephen Lambert. Great Jobs for English
Majors, 3rd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2006.
Dubinsky, James M. Teaching Technical Communication: Critical
Issues for the Classroom. New York: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2004.
Goodman, Neville W., and Martin B. Edwards. Medical Writing:
A Prescription for Clarity, 3rd ed. New York: Cambridge
University Press, 2006.
Hancock, Elise. Ideas into Words: Mastering the Craft of Science
Writing. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2003.
Hargis, Gretchen, et al. Developing Quality Technical Information:
A Handbook for Writers and Editors, 2nd ed. Lebanon, Ind.:
IBM Press, 2004.

Harty, Kevin J. Strategies for Business and Technical Writing, 5th ed.
Boston: Longman, 2004.
Harvard Business Essentials. Business Communication. Cambridge,
Mass.: Harvard Business School Press, 2003.
Herrington, TyAnna K. A Legal Primer for the Digital Age. Boston:
Longman, 2003.
Hirsch, Herbert. Effective Communication Strategies, 2nd ed. New
York: Wiley-IEEE Press, 2002.
Recommended Reading 149
Johnson-Eilola, Johndan, and Stuart A. Selber, eds. Central Works
in Technical Communication. New York: Oxford University
Press, 2004.
Kynell-Hunt, Teresa, and Gerald J. Savage, eds. Power and
Legitimacy in Technical Communication: Strategies for
Professional Status. Amityville, N.Y.: Bayville Publishing Co.,
2004.
Lipson, Charles. Cite Right: A Quick Guide to Citation Styles—
MLA, APA, Chicago, the Sciences, Professions, and More.
Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2006.
Matthews, Clifford. A Guide to Presenting Technical Information:
Effective Graphic Communication. New York: Wiley,
2005.
Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications, 3rd ed.
Microsoft Press, 2003.
Mirel, Barbara, and Rachel Spilka , eds. Reshaping Technical
Communication: New Directions and Challenges for the 21st
Century. Mahwah, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates,
2002.
Montgomery, Scott L. The Chicago Guide to Communicating
Science. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2002.

Munger, Roger. Document-Based Cases for Technical
Communication. New York: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2004.
New, Cheryl C., and James A. Quick. How to Write a Grant
Proposal. New York: Wiley, 2003.
Oliver, Vicky. 301 Answers to Tough Interview Questions.
Naperville, Ill.: Sourcebooks, 2005.
Pfeiffer, William S. Technical Communication: A Practical
Approach, 6th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice Hall,
2005.
150 Recommended Reading
Pringle, Alan S., and Sarah S. O’Keefe. Technical Writing 101: A
Real-World Guide to Planning and Writing Technical
Documentation, 2nd ed. Research Triangle Park, N.C.:
Scriptorium Press, 2003.
Reep, Diana C. Technical Writing: Principles, Strategies, and
Readings, 5th ed. Boston: Longman, 2002.
Reinking, James A., et al. Strategies for Successful Writing with
2001 APA Guidelines, 6th ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.:
Prentice Hall, 2002.
Rosenberg, Arthur D., and David V. Hizer. The Résumé
Handbook: How to Write Outstanding Résumés and Cover
Letters for Every Situation, 4th ed. Cincinnati: Adams Media
Corp., 2003.
Rosenberg, Barry. Spring into Technical Writing for Engineers and
Scientists. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Addison-Wesley
Professional, 2005.
Rubens, Philip. Science and Technical Writing: A Manual of Style,
2nd ed. New York: Routledge, 2000.
Rude, Carolyn D. Technical Editing, 4th ed. Boston: Longman,
2005.

Simons, Warren, and Rose Curtis. The Résumé.com Guide to
Writing Unbeatable Résumés. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2004.
Sun Technical Publications. Read Me First! A Style Guide for the
Computer Industry, 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice
Hall, 2003.
Taylor, Alan, and James R. Parish. Career Opportunities in Writing.
New York: Checkmark Books, 2006.
Van Wicklen, Janet. The Tech Writer’s Survival Guide: A
Comprehensive Handbook for Aspiring Technical Writers, 2nd
ed. New York: Checkmark Books, 2001.
Recommended Reading 151
Weiss, Edmond H. The Elements of International English Style: A
Guide to Writing Correspondence, Reports, Technical Documents,
and Internet Pages for a Global Audience. Armonk, N.Y.: M. E.
Sharpe, 2005.
Wysocki, Anne. Writing New Media. Salt Lake City: University of
Utah Press, 2004.
Young, Matt. The Technical Writer’s Handbook: Writing with Style
and Clarity, 2nd ed. Herndon, Vir.: University Science Books,
2002.
Zobel, Justin. Writing for Computer Science, 2nd ed. New York:
Springer, 2004.
152 Recommended Reading