Communication is an act which connects and enhances lives， creates and disperses knowledge， and builds entire communities. This book offers readers in every technical field practical guidelines for communicating with audiences ranging from scientific experts to the general public. Its underlying focus is on how human beings translate information into meaningful action to solve problems and make the world a better place. This book takes a social and rhetorical approach to technical communication， integrating instruction on graphics， oral presentations， collaborative authorship， and electronic production. Using cases and examples， specially highlighted guidelines， a rich array of four-color visuals， and exercises that promote active engagement， Information in Action guides readers through the document preparation process with an efficient five-step approach called the CORE Method (Composing Organically with Reader Engagement). At every stage， readers are encouraged to seek feedback from trial audiences， co-authors， editors， and mentors. Technical writers and professionals.