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... matter to be described . The definition is followed with a statement of the purpose or use of the matter and then with a very general description of its appearance . This initial description is general ; its purpose is to give the ...
... matter to be described . The definition is followed with a statement of the purpose or use of the matter and then with a very general description of its appearance . This initial description is general ; its purpose is to give the ...
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... matter in the illustration should be kept to a minimum . 5. Descriptive matter needed to explain an illustration should be incorporated . 6. Standard abbreviations should be used . 7. Where space permits , words should be spelled out ...
... matter in the illustration should be kept to a minimum . 5. Descriptive matter needed to explain an illustration should be incorporated . 6. Standard abbreviations should be used . 7. Where space permits , words should be spelled out ...
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... matter , its organization , and its written expression . Now is the appropriate time to pay attention to the items you have marked on the margins of your manuscript during the first reading . The Content Matter Here you are concerned ...
... matter , its organization , and its written expression . Now is the appropriate time to pay attention to the items you have marked on the margins of your manuscript during the first reading . The Content Matter Here you are concerned ...
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Technical WritingHow We Transfer Factual Information and Knowledge | 3 |
Semantics and the Process of Communication | 11 |
Semantics | 18 |
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