Essays and Research Papers on Technical Writing Samples

A 15 page report that discusses indirect and direct marketing channels for PCs. When Dell Computer entered the PC market in 1984, the way in which PCs were sold changed forever. Gateway's entrance the following year added support to the change. Four computer manufacturers are discussed: Dell; Gateway 2000; Compaq and Apple. Advantages and disadvantages ...

A 6 page memorandum study. The first part of the paper is a memo announcing policy change to featuring reader-based vs writer-based writing, explaining what it is and why the shift is beneficial. The second part of the paper provides a rewrite of two memos, transforming them from writer-based to a reader-based perspective. ...

This 5 page paper provides two basic examples of letter writing. These examples demonstrate the different approaches to outlining directions for specific scenarios, first when addressing the letter to a friend and then as an interoffice memo. This paper also provides an example of how an individual might apply ethics to the facilitation ...

Excellent for the student stuck trying to write one ! This 1 page memo explains precisely what should go into a good memo[randum] and how to go about doing it. No Bibliography.

A 5 page paper written as a letter to the editor of a newspaper, which has received and printed several disparaging letters with the opening of the city's first Hooter's restaurant as their topics. One woman called the new Hooter's a 'breastaurant;' a man wrote in response that the women should tend the kids ...

Expansion Persuasion and Justification: A 12 page exercise in persuasive writing. The first third of the paper presents a report written by a technology director to the CEO of an Australian company providing cellular telephones, a report in which the director seeks to persuade the CEO to agree to allow the company to ...

An 11 page expansion of a 5-page paper providing a business plan for a new home health service in San Antonio, Texas. The new business will specialize in care of the elderly remaining in their own homes. The plan includes a breakeven analysis, projected balance sheet and projected cash flow for the first ...

The restaurant industry is the focus of this 5 page paper on how to compete in the pizza business. A basic pizza recipe is included plus hints to make creative choices in this competitive enterprise. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page report discusses important issues to be considered when one generation 'hands down' the family restaurant to the next. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the situation faced by the Internet's newest e-commerce darling. Priceline.com is growing in value to both buyers and sellers, and certainly to investors - its IPO price of $16 increased to $130 in two months of trading. Its early success with airline tickets indicates that founder Jay Walker's ...

2 pages in length. The President of the United States has asked the writer to prepare a memo urging Congress to reverse its decision to cut out group therapy from Medicare and Medicaid coverage. Their decision was announced just hours prior to a major policy address on the future of Medicaid and Medicare, ...

In this well-written, persuasive letter, the writer attempts to convince a wealthy businessman to put money into currency investing through a specific investor. The writer discusses a 'practice' fund setup in the recipient's name which had already evidenced in ability to yield impressive profits.

A 3 page letter written in reponse to e-mail from a boss requesting criteria for an employee performance appraisal. The boss asked the employee to provide a list of criteria for that employees review, and the employee responds by creating a list that encompasses broad basis, like leadership skills, with specifically defined criteria, including ...

A 10 page essay on writer's block. Written largely as a narrative, this paper gives examples of things that can cause a writer to 'get stuck,' and what they can do to get their 'creative juices' flowing once again. A number of insightful techniques are explained. Bibliography lists 6 supporting sources.

Sold as 5 pages. This document contains a standard video script for a business presentation / slide show -- advertising a fictitious car with a special V-14 engine. Graphics, sound effects, etc.-- are all taken into account and written into the script.

A 2 page letter in which the writer is complaining to the municipal government of a large northeastern city about the poor and unnecessary treatment they received from a police officer during an otherwise "routine" stop. Details of the incident are presented with considerable emotion.

In this well-argued letter, the writer appeals to the judge of a municipal court in the Northeastern United States to impose a minimum penalty upon their sibling-- who had been found guilty of a crime. Pointed out are the importance of the individual's background, family, etc;

This 4 page example is representative of what could be an excerpt from a technical manual. The subject of this example is the scissor. The simple implement is described in great detail. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page presents a brief marketing strategy for a new product called the 'KwikKlip' (a fictious office supply item) and includes a description of the steps to be taken on order to best determine its price, production, promotion, and placement. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page paper which presents an argument for constructing a water theme park in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Ft. Lauderdale is a tourist town, which is located over 200 miles South of Orlando. Ft. Lauderdale, often referred to as the Venice of Florida, has no such theme park and would greatly benefit from such. The ...

A 5 page paper which presents an analyze for a company which wishes to take their product, Zappy, a non-alcoholic energy-boosting soft drink, to Mexico for bottling and distribution. The paper examines the pros and cons of such an endeavor and addresses the various concerns which would need to be addressed prior to making such a decision. A major ...

A 5 page analysis of GPS One Hour Service based on the information presented in a case study which was prepared by Els van Weering. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 5 page overview of the interest rate swap which occurred between B.F. Goodrich and Rabobank, a European financial institute. Provides financial details of the arrangement between 1979 and 1982. Bibliography lists one source.

5 pages. This is a sample sales presentation for an anonymous company. Describes employee benefits as well as a plan applicable to any company in sales with a sample cost/budget analysis. Discussion includes how to build repeat customers and the successful management of a sales or marketing company. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page paper that outlines a business plan explaining the reasons PepsiCo, Inc. would target the international market in Germany, traditionally an area dominated by Coca-Cola. Included are projected risks involved in this venture, as well as a synopsis of the marketing strategy that would provide the best results in this market and ...