Style in Technical Writing
Style in Technical Writing
Technical Writing
Technical writing is the presentation of information
that helps the reader to solve a particular problem.
Prepare a draft
5 and 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 METHODS OF WRITING
1.1.Summary
Summary A summary is considered the most
important information. It tells the
readers what will be discussed.
Background information answers the
2.2.Background
Background who, where, when, and why.
The discussion depicts each item or
topic and identifies any actions required.
3.Discussion/Detail The outcome is a general statement
of results and any recommendations.
Action Depending on the type of document there
may be additional levels of necessary
information.
4. Outcome
4
What are the
Readers will fall into readers'
positions and
1
1 of 4 categories:
experts, technicians, responsibilities?
business, and lay-
people
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
Technical
Information
1
User Business Writing
4 2
Documentation
Requirement
s for a
3
Position
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