1. Letters
Technical Writing

2. Is technical writing necessary?
An average employee will spend at least 20% of their time writing.
This increases as an employees responsibilities increase.
Managers spend up to 50% of their time writing.
CEOs spend % of their time communicating.

4. 5 Components of Writing
When you write, use examples, anecdotes, data and research to explain your point.

5. 5 Components of Writing

6. 5 Components of Writing

7. 5 Components of Writing

8. 5 Components of Writing

9. 5 Components of Writing

10. Letters
Letters, which rarely should exceed one page, are a basic form of technical writing.
A corporate environment will send letters (external correspondence) to and receive letters from potential employees, vendors, clients, lawyers, colleagues in other companies, and city, state, national, and international governments.

11. 8 essential components of a letter
No matter who the reader is or why the letter has been written, a letter should have the following 8 Essential Components:
Writer’s address
Date
Reader’s address
Salutation
Text
Complimentary close
Signature
Typed name