Technical writing requires an objective, clear style to enable readers to understand processes or use technologies. It is important to research topics thoroughly and write with professionalism and ethics. The writing should use an exact, direct tone with simple sentences and active voice for clarity, avoiding embellishment. Technical writers must consider their audience, which may include non-experts, and ensure safety is prioritized through comprehensible instructions. Proper style, formatting, and referencing are also important for effective technical documentation.

1. CREATING TECHNICAL
DOCUMENT
Technical writing

2. TECHNICAL DOCUMENT
Technical writing requires objective analysis and clear presentation.
It is imperative to act professionally and ethically in all dealings with specific
audience, the public and government agencies.
Steps for successful writing are:
• Preparation
• Research
• Organization
• Writing a draft
• Revision

3. WRITING TECHNICAL DOCUMENT
• The goal of technical writing is to enable readers to use a technology or understand
a process or concept.
• Because the subject matter is more important than the writer’s voice, technical
writing style uses an objective, not a subjective, tone.

4. WRITING TECHNICAL DOCUMENT
• The writing style is direct and utilitarian, emphasizing exactness and clarity rather
than elegance or allusiveness.
• A technical writer uses figurative language only when a figure of speech would
facilitate understanding.

5. WRITING TECHNICAL DOCUMENT
• Technical writing is often—but not always—aimed at readers who are not experts in
the subject, such as consumers or employees learning to operate unfamiliar
equipment.
• Because such audiences are inexperienced and the procedures described may
involve hazardous material or equipment, clarity becomes an ethical as well as a
stylistic concern.

6. WRITING TECHNICAL DOCUMENT
• Technical writing style may use a technical vocabulary appropriate for the reader.
• Good technical writing also avoids overusing the passive voice.

7. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES
• Avoid language that attempts to evade responsibility
• Avoid language that could possibly mislead readers
• Do not de-emphasize or suppress important information
• Do not emphasize misleading or incorrect information
• Treat others fairly and respectfully

8. STYLE & USAGE
• Elements of style-
• Present Tense, active voice
• Simple sentences
• Gender neutrality
• Abbreviations and acronyms
• Lists
• Sidebars
• Figures and Tables
• Cross-references
• Footnotes and endnotes
• Redundancy
• Final edit

9. REFERENCE
Alred, Brusaw & Oliu. (2011). The Handbook of Technical Writing, Ninth Edition