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Technical Communication Textbooks

 

KUTC courses use a variety of textbooks, handouts, and other materials. Listed below are the textbooks we use and links to purchase them online.



Technical Communication, by Mike Markel.
Note: Any version is fine – students are encouraged to buy used.
Required for 362; referenced in advanced classes.
Companion web site: www.bedfordstmartins.com/techcomm

This is an excellent textbook, containing a massive amount of information, exercises, and links to outside resources. This book is an invaluable resource for understanding the field and learning the theory of successful technical communication. Also available from online booksellers such as Amazon (click here to review and/or buy this book from Amazon.com) and Powell's Books (click here to review and/or buy this book from Powell's Books).







The Elements of Technical Writing, by Gary Blake and Robert Bly.
Required for all KUTC classes.

Every technical communicator needs to have this book on hand as a reference. Also available from online booksellers such as Amazon (click here to review and/or buy this book from Amazon.com) and Powell's Books (click here to review and/or buy this book from Powell's Books).




Technical Editing: The Practical Guide for Editors and Writers, by Judith A. Tarutz.

This book is full of practical advice and information about the job of technical editing. Whether you hope to become a technical editor or currently are one, you will find this a useful resource and reference. Also available from online booksellers such as Amazon (click here to review and/or buy this book from Amazon.com) and Powell's Books (click here to review and/or buy this book from Powell's Books). 

You can usually find these books at the KU Bookstores or other fine book sellers.