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What is technical writing? And is there any tools that I can use to help me get started?

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Question ajoutée par Salsabeel Al-Abed , Educational Resource Coordinator , Al Tayseer Educational Center
Date de publication: 2018/09/06
Catrin Brooks
par Catrin Brooks , Teacher , Saudi Telecom Company - Stc

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Constance Anderson
par Constance Anderson , Translator , mycompany

I have been trying to figure out the features of technical writing for a long time but to no avail. I only understood that this type of writing has its own rules and grammatical errors are unacceptable. I have problems with grammar, so it's easier for me to turn to residency personal statement editing In this case, I definitely don't worry that mistakes in my written paper can harm my goals.‎

 

Amy Willson
par Amy Willson , Freelance Translator , Freelance

Today, technical writing encompasses all documentation of complex technical processes. It includes reports, executive summary statements, and briefs. Any time technical information is conveyed in writing at work, it is, by definition, technical writing. This can include high-tech manufacturing, engineering, biotech, energy, aerospace, finance, IT, and global supply chain.

As for the tools - there are plenty on the web that could help. It all depends on the purpose.

 

Donna Norton
par Donna Norton , Freelance Writer , Custom-Writing

Technical writing is a type of writing where the author is writing about a particular subject that requires direction, instruction, or explanation. Technical writers are expected to write the following documents: technical reports, memos, guides and user manuals, product descriptions, reports, websites, press releases, white papers, case studies, balanced scorecards, proposals, etc.

The good thing is that you don't need any specific degree to become a technical writer. You just need to practice a lot.

It generaly refers to writing in exact sciences and fields of IT, mathematics, engeneering, chemistry and so on. It requres thorough preparation. There are some courses to learn technical writing like those on: https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/comparative-media-studies-writing/21w-732-5-introduction-to-technical-communication-explorations-in-scientific-and-technical-writing-fall-2006/

Ahmad  AlMaghariz
par Ahmad AlMaghariz , English Translator , Erem news

you have to learn to write in public first , then you specialised in one field to technical writer in this field

It's type of writitng which helps you to communicate effeciently with people inside  or out side your work area this communication is written formaly and often handles technical issues or subjects ... there are many examples for technical writing like writting formal e_mail,letters,memoes,cvs,job cover letter, descriptive essay to desctribe a problem or setuations , or how to apply a request formaly, and many other examples.

I personaly have learned it in my university during multiple courses... you can find many online sourses like books or teachers who can help you knowing this area in a better way .

Meera  Hussain
par Meera Hussain , Engineering Data Author , Boeing India

Technical writing involves simplifying a complex technical information into a simple procedure, which a non technical person can perform the procedure by refereing the document.

Technical writing plays a vital role in various industries like aviation, engineering, medical..etc.

For example an aviation component manufacturer will provide an engineering drawing which has the information sucha as the bill of material (list of piece parts which together becomes the whole component), torquing of the screws, selants and paints to be used on the component and any information like the component is suseptible to electrostatic damage, usage of cleaning solvents etc.

A technical writer will analyse these inputs from the engineering drawing and put these informations into a menaingful procedures, which become the procedures to manitain the component (Remove/Install/Clean procedures).

There are various tools used to maintain these contents fewer examples are Arbortext PTC suite, Corena suite etc.

 

You can google about these products to get a brief view, hope this information helps.

Read as many product manuals and software documentation files as you can find. Try to learn the syntax and structure.

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