Practical Strategies for Technical Communication Test Bank (5th Edition) by Mike Markel & Stuart A. Selber
The Test Bank accompanying *Practical Strategies for Technical Communication* (5th Edition) by Mike Markel & Stuart A. Selber provides instructors with rich assessment tools designed to align closely with the newest edition’s structure, content, and learning outcomes. Released in 2025, this edition brings updated content including guidance on generative AI, interactive case studies, and print & digital document design principles.
What You’ll Find in This Resource
- Chapter-aligned test questions spanning key topics like audience & purpose; research methods; ethical & legal obligations; document design; collaborative writing; style & formatting; proposals, reports, and oral presentations.
- Varied question formats including multiple-choice, short-answer, document design critiques, and likely scenario or case-based items to test real-world technical communication skills. (In line with Macmillan’s “pre-built assessments” and “Achieve” tools.)
- Instructor resources integration – supports are bundled under Macmillan’s Instructor Resources: Test Bank, Instructor’s Manual, Lecture Slides, Achieve platform assets.
- Focus on modern tools & workplace relevance – updated for generative AI impacts, accessibility, digital & print document design, and strategies for online communication.
Why This Test Bank Adds Value
- Saves instructors time by providing ready-made assessments that are matched to each chapter’s learning goals.
- Helps students prepare with practice on the same kinds of problems they’ll see in assignments, especially for document design and real-world communication scenarios.
- Ensures content stays current with workplace expectations—AI tools, accessibility, ethical/legal concerns in communication.
- Supports flexible teaching modalities (online, hybrid, in-person) via Achieve platform and downloadable materials.
Suggested Use for Instructors
Begin by mapping out which chapters will be covered in your course. Use the Test Bank to supplement quizzes, midterms, peer reviews, or as assignments in Achieve. Incorporate scenario questions for design critique or group work to engage students in applying principles of style, document design, and ethical communication. Review student responses in class to highlight common pitfalls in style, clarity, readability, and audience adaptation.
Table of Contents Snapshot
Topics covered in the fifth edition include:
- Introduction to Technical Communication, Audience & Purpose
- Ethical & Legal Obligations, Collaboration, Research Strategies
- Document Design: Print & Digital, Accessibility, Multimodal Communication
- Writing Proposals, Informational & Recommendation Reports, Oral Presentations
- Generative AI usage, style & language, grammar & usage, editing & revision
For the full chapter-by-chapter outline, consult the Macmillan Learning product page.
Empower your technical communication course with this updated Test Bank—engaging, relevant, and designed for real workplace readiness.
