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    The document discusses key concepts in technical writing. It states that technical writing is used to communicate information to various audiences in documents like proposals, manuals, and lab reports. It aims to help readers solve problems. The document outlines that technical writing should know the intended audience, understand the goal of the document, follow the pyramid method of writing, use clear and concise language, and prepare drafts. It also discusses the tone, language, and organization that should be used in technical writing. The 10 points provided emphasize keeping writing simple, clear, proper, technical, and neutral.

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    The document discusses key concepts in technical writing. It states that technical writing is used to communicate information to various audiences in documents like proposals, manuals, and lab reports. It aims to help readers solve problems. The document outlines that technical writing should know the intended audience, understand the goal of the document, follow the pyramid method of writing, use clear and concise language, and prepare drafts. It also discusses the tone, language, and organization that should be used in technical writing. The 10 points provided emphasize keeping writing simple, clear, proper, technical, and neutral.

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    STYLE IN TECHNICAL

    WRITTING
    A.MADHUMITHA
    115011013894
    B.TECH-ECE 2nd year
    Technical writing is the presentation of information
    that helps the reader to solve a particular problem.
    Technical writing is used in proposals, manuals,
    web pages, lab reports, newsletters, and many other
    kinds of professional documents.
    Technical writing is used to communicate
    information to management, employees, and other
    businesses.
    Technical writing can be considered the conduit
    between people who know technology and those who
    use it.
    KEY CONCEPTS

    Know the intended


    1 audience.

    Understand the goal


    2 of the document.

    3 Follow the Pyramid


    Method of Writing.

    4 Use clear and concise


    language.

    Prepare a draft and


    5 then a final copy.
    Basic technical writing

    Instruct inform

    purpose
    Persude\perform
    It can be recoganized by

    1 simple

    2 clear

    3 Straight forward

    4 Fact-based expressions
    4 METHOD OF WRITING

    A summary is considered the most


    important information. It tells the readers
    what will be discussed.
     Background information answers the who,
    where, when, and why.
     The discussion depicts each item or topic
    and identifies any actions required.
     The outcome is a general statement of
    results and any recommendations.
     Depending on the type of document there
    may be additional levels of necessary
    information.
    4
    What are the
    Readers will fall into 1 readers'
    positions and
    1
    of 4 categories:
    experts, technicians, responsibilities?
    business, and lay-
    people

    How will the What will the reader be


    information be expecting from the

    3 used? document?

    2
    Tone is created by the language the writer
    TONE
    chooses for the audience.
    Tone is used to be persuasive
    TONE Tone needs to be suitable for the subject
    An active voice sets a decisive tone

    Language should be specific to the goal or


    LANGUAGE
    situation of the document.
    1. Language needs to be concise & well-defined
    LANGUAGE 2. Use language that will be understood by the intended
    audience
    3. Use narrative language minimally
    10 point in technical writing

    Its should be organization Correct sentence Word chosen Sentence


    construction
    simple and has to be should be right
    should be construction
    clear proper and proper technical and in technical
    direct writing

    Avoid and Avoid The tone in The writer


    should avoid Its could be
    negative loading technical
    circumlocation
    sentences words and writing be kept simple
    phrases kept neutral
    • Technical writing requires transparency of
    expression and therefore a straightforward use
    of language.
    • Technical writing requires the recognition of
    the overall goal prior to beginning a document.
    • Writers must have knowledge of the intended
    audience.
    • Documents must include certain key concepts
    so the information can be easily understood by
    the intended readers.
    • Technical writing is solution based.
    Action points

     • Are action-oriented  Research your topic

     • Contained safety- and warning  Research your audience


    functions  Know the layout of the
     • Needed to be translated into report
    more than one foreign language  Begin with the thesis
    • Involved more than one writer statement
    • Were produced by designers
    or other persons without  Fill in all pertinent
    education in languages information with correct
    tone and language
     • Had different target groups.
    Four types of technical writing

    Technical
    Information
    1
    User Business Writing
    Documentation 4 2

    Requirements
    for a Position
    3
    THANK YOU

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