Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jul 1974

The Style Guide as a Cost Reduction Tool

Luther C. Sparks

Abstract

This paper explains the usefulness of the style guide as a cost reduction tool. The major areas of technical manual production are listed, and examples are provided of how the style guide can reduce costs in each area.

Journal
Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published
1974-07-01
DOI
10.2190/rgrb-bk5r-umqa-8k1j
Topics
voice and style

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