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Fundamentals Technical Writing Presentation
1. How to Write a Technical Manual (With Me, Mrs. Cannon)
2. Technical manuals tell people how to do all sorts of things, from putting together a table to playing games.
3. To see how a technical manual is written, I will write a technical manual about writing technical manuals. Let’s get started!
4. How to Write a Technical Manual 1. Firstly, decide what your technical manual will be about. 2. Jot down each step for the activity you chose. Be sure to include every step. Be specific about how each step should be completed.
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7. How to Write a Technical Manual 5. Use clear and concise words. You want readers to understand each step quickly and easily. Extra words clutter up the page.
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9. You might include a graphic that illustrates a point. Now you have all the right tools to write a technical manual!
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11. You might include a graphic that illustrates a point. Now you have all the right tools to write a technical manual! My picture of a tool box illustrates this sentence.
12. That’s all there is to writing a technical manual! Have questions? Just let me know!