This manual was prepared under an interagency agreement between the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration and the United States Fire Administration.

The purpose of 'Basic Technical Writing' is to provide classroom learning experiences in the art and craft of writing about technical matters.

Understanding the communication process. The psychology, principles, and stylistic practices of technical correspondence. Planning the letter. Mechanics of correspondence. Writing and replying to inquiries and requests.

In the beginning was the world - information needs and uses in science and technology; Definition and scope; The scientific information system; Information system design considerations; Documentation practices - input tasks and procedures; ...