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Indexing: A Nuts-and-Bolts Guide for Technical Writers

by Kurt Ament

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This startup guide explains in plain language and by example how to index print and online documents quickly, easily, and effectively. It is listed as an indexing reference in The Chicago Manual of Style.

"Technical writers and editors are frequently called on to produce an index, and do it in a hurry. For these people, who may have no previous knowledge of indexing and who need to tackle an indexing project with only an hour's preparation -- Ament's book could be a great help."

-- Technical Communication

112 pages
July 2001
William Andrew Publishing
ISBN 0-8155-1481-6