Technical Writing Blog

I would first like to cover some of the techniques of technical writing so you have a better reference for them and how they will apply to different genres of technical writing. Good technical writing will place emphasis on all of the following techniques. Audience In technical writing, and really any type of writing, it is imperative that you understand your audience. The recipient of your writings will shape every part of your delivery, from your diction to your sentence structure. Before writing you should make a distinct determination of who your writing is directed towards. You want to practice what is called reader-centered writing which means that as you are writing you are always thinking of your audience and how they would receive your writing. Your writing might benefit from a you-centered business style, which uses language that emphasizes the audiences needs and interests. Below is a table you can use to reference when determining the audience for your writing. Presentation...

This post will cover several different genres of technical writing. Each type will get a brief overview and some helpful tips to execute successfully. If you have not read my post on techniques of technical writing, please do so first. The Memo  A memorandum is a common in-house message used to communicate across the workplace.  These are typically used for short, concise messages. Memos can be sent to one, or multiple persons. A memo will start with a header including the date, to and from lines, and subject line which outlines all pertinent information inside the document. The body of the memo can be organized in one of two fashions. It can be a direct or an indirect organizational strategy. A direct strategy states the purpose overtly and immediately while an indirect strategy attempts to attract the reader before revealing purpose. The table below describes differences in the two strategies. The Resume & Job Letter The resume and job letter are two different types of t...

With this post I will be closing the blog. I hope you have enjoyed my shared experiences with technical writing, and I hope you have been able to take something away from them. With practice and research you can be a great technical writer. Thank you and good luck -Tyler