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Technical Writing Introduction

Technical Writing Introduction. What’s in store for you this semester. Contents . Purpose of course Technical writing characteristics Technical writing Course requirements Safe computing. Definition/Purpose of Course.

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Technical Writing Introduction

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  1. Technical Writing Introduction What’s in store for you this semester

  2. Contents • Purpose of course • Technical writing characteristics • Technical writing • Course requirements • Safe computing

  3. Definition/Purpose of Course • Technical communication is the “art and science of making complex technical information accessible, usable, and relevant to a variety of audiences in a variety of settings.” • Composition of the types of documents technical professionals write • Review of the planning, drafting, and editing processes • Interaction with new technologies and new environments

  4. Accessibility • Accuracy– no errors of fact or grammar • Clarity– no ambiguity • Completeness– all necessary information is present • Diction—appropriate and grammatically correct language • Organization—logical arrangement of parts • Visual effectiveness– page/screen design, graphics

  5. Usability • Allows audience to perform the task or retrieve the information they need • Studies design of table of contents, index, headings, etc. • Keeps learning curve short

  6. Relevance • Focus on your audience’s need for information. • Give only what’s needed. • Use language that fits your audience and situation and is consistent.

  7. On-the-job Writing • Communicate expertise to clients, customers, and the public • Report tech activities to supervisors and others • Write proposals • Instruct lay people • Correspond with colleagues and clients

  8. Tech Communicator’s Skills • Facility with language • Use of critical thinking skills to solve problems • Ability to assess situations, determine what the most important issues and the subsidiary ones are • Ability to organize a document that presents the information clearly

  9. Skills, continued • Awareness of the persuasive nature of writing and ability to compose documents that convince your reader(s) to act as you suggest or to trust your point of view • Ethical behavior shown by avoiding deceptive graphics, presenting information truthfully, balancing ethical and moral beliefs with the demands of the job

  10. Safe Computing • Check your own storage medium for viruses. • Back up your work • Don’t forget to take your storage medium with you at the end of class. • Save often; don’t rely on autosave.

  11. Writing Assignments • Technical Definition • Instructions • Product/service comparison

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