Adopting a direct, functional and practical approach, the book presents an exhaustive treatment of the basics of technical communication, both oral and written. This is a comprehensive book specifically aimed at undergraduate students of engineering and conforming to the syllabi of major institutes teaching this subject. Adopting a direct, functional and practical approach, the book presents an exhaustive treatment of the basics of technical communication, both oral and written. It covers contemporary topics such as technical proposals, research papers, technical theses, dissertations, and instruction manuals. Also included are recent developments in communication technology such as the use of the Internet and contemporary software. With its up-to-date coverage and practical orientation, the book would prove to be an extremely useful text for students, while also serving as a ready reference for day-to-day communication. Special Features Contains a separate module on English usage. Includes checklists, point-wise listings, dos and don'ts. Discusses PowerPoint, LaTex, ChiWriter, and other contemporary software for presentation of documents. Demonstrates attractive presentation styles and layouts for written communication. Contains numerous exhibits specific to technical applications. Includes appendices on common errors, punctuation and capitalization, commonly misspelled words, foreign words and phrases, and proofreading symbols.