Technical Communication Author:Mary M. Lay, Billie J. Wahlstrom Technical Communication represents the works of eight highly respected authors, all writing in their areas of expertise. Scientific examples and assignments within a social context are used for a realistic view of communication issues. This is the only text to extensively address argument, including reasoning, credibility, persuasion, decision m... more »aking, problem solving, and critical thinking. The topic of audience is also addressed more thoroughly than in any other text. A new approach to report writing, based on content rather than format, helps to illustrate the types of arguments and decision-making factors inherent in good reports. Many of the case document also serve as examples and exercises« less