Technical writing 1.Overview 2. History 3. Feature 4. Types Of Technical Documents 5. External links

Technical Writing is a form of technical communication Technical Writing is a form of technical communication. It is a style of writing used in the fields as computer hardware and software, engineering, chemistry, consumer electronics, and biotechnology.

The Society for Technical Communication (STC) defines technical writing as a broad field that includes any form of communication that exhibits one or more of the following characteristics: (1)communicating about technical or specialized topics (2) communicating by using technology (3) providing instructions about how to do something

History The origins of technical writing have been variously attributed to antiquity. A clear trend towards the discipline can be seen starting from the time of World War I, growing out of the need for technology-based documentation in the military, manufacturing, electronics, and aerospace industries. 1953 1957

Feature Audience analysis is a key feature of all technical writing. Procedural technical writing translates complex technical concepts and instructions into a series of simple steps that enable users to perform a specific task in a specific way. Persuasive technical writing attempts to sell products or change behaviors by putting forth compelling descriptions of how a product or service can be used in one's life.

Types Of Technical Documents Broadly speaking, technical documentation can be categorized into three types, depending on the style of writing, the level of knowledge transferred, and the target audience: 1. End-user assistance. 2. Traditional technical documentation. 3. Marketing communication.

Technical Writing is Presentational Technical writing involves attractive layout for easy reading and comprehension. Presentational strategies help readers to grasp messages quickly. The top-down strategy (tell them what you will say, then say it) Headings (like headlines in newspapers) Chunks (short paragraphs) Plain, objective style so that readers can easily grasp details.

BLS occupational description for technical writers External links BLS occupational description for technical writers EServer Technical Communication (and Technical Writing) Library IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication Wikiversity Technical Writing Courses

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