A Technical Person’s Approach to Writing

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A Technical Person’s Approach to Writing Chapter 2 A Technical Person’s Approach to Writing Copyright © 2012 Pearson Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario

Simplifying the Approach Tell your readers right away what they most need or want to know The simplest, fastest, most effective way to plan and write any document, regardless of length Copyright © 2012 Pearson Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario

The Pyramid Technique Summary Statement Supporting Details Copyright © 2012 Pearson Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario

Delete irrelevant topics Jot down topics (random) The Seven Planning Stages Delete irrelevant topics No organizing Jot down topics (random) Gather Information Define the Reader Define the purpose Group related topics Minor organizing Arrange topic groups Major organizing Copyright © 2012 Pearson Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario

The Writing Process Writing the first draft Taking a break Reading with a plan Checking for clarity Checking for tone and style Checking for accuracy Copyright © 2012 Pearson Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario

Checking for Tone and Style Finding the best writing level Keeping to the subject Using simple words Removing “fat” Copyright © 2012 Pearson Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario

Revising Your Own Words Can my readers understand me? Is the focus right? Is my information correct? Is my language good? Have I kept my document as short as possible while meeting my readers’ needs and covering the topic? Copyright © 2012 Pearson Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario

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