The document discusses technical writing and provides guidance on how to write effective technical documents. It defines technical writing as communication intended to convey specific information to a particular reader for a purpose. Technical writers design documents for various industries. The purpose of technical writing is to provide information to accomplish tasks, analyze events, and influence decisions. Effective technical writing follows basic principles like having a specific reader in mind, clear purpose, and using precise language. It requires skills like writing clearly, showing ideas visually, and interacting with subject matter experts. The document also outlines what makes technical reports effective or ineffective and provides recommendations for writing technical reports and research papers.

1. “TECHNICAL
WRITING’’
N.D.M.V.P. Samaj’s College of Pharmacy,
Gangapur Road, Nasik – 422 002
(2014-2015)
Presented by:-
Nitin P. Kanwale
M.Pharm. 1st Sem. (Q.A.T.)

2. • Introduction
• Purpose of technical writing
• Principle of technical writing
• Key skill to technical writer
• Qualities of good technical writing
• How make an effective technical writing
• What make an technical writing ineffective
• Technical report
• Conclusion
• references
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3. “Technical writing is communication, the primary aim of
which is to convey a particular piece of information to a
particular reader or group of reader for a particular
purpose.”
Technical writers design, write and edit documents for
engineering, scientific, industrial and government
organization. These include technical report, computer
manuals, brochure, proposals, technical specification,
educational and training material and marketing or public
relation releases.
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4. Technical
Writing
Business
Writing
Environmental
Writing
Science
Writing
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5. Fig. Spectrum of technical writing7/13/2015 5

6. What is the purpose of technical
writing?
Give information that leads to the
accomplishment of scientific tasks and in the
making of the needed decisions.
Analyze events and their implications.
Persuade and influence decisions.
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7. What are the basic principles of good
technical writing?
The writer of a report must have a specific reader
or group of readers in mind.
He must decide what the specific purpose of his
report is and make sure that every part of his
report contributes to that purpose.
He must use specific, single, concrete words, and
familiar language that cannot be misinterpreted.
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8.  An experienced, professional technical writer.
An experienced writer.
An experienced professional with access to a
professional content editor.
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9. Facility with technology
Ability to write clearly
Talent in showing ideas graphically
Patiens in problem solving/troubleshooting
Ability to interact with SMEs.
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10. Planning
Clarity
Brevity
Simplicity
Word Choice
Active Voice
Committing to writing as a
process
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11. Good writing doesn’t
happen overnight; it
requires planning,
drafting, rereading,
revising, and editing.
Learning and
improvement requires
self-review, subject-
matter expert feedback,
and practice.
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12. You must communicate your work to the world.
If people don’t know about it, they won’t use it.
Increase probability of adoption.
Clear writing requires clear thinking; muddled writing is a
sign of muddled thought.
Be kind to your readers good writing can be a joy; bad
writing is agony.
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13. How to make an effective technical
report?
 Report format
 Accuracy
 Clarity
 Conciseness
 Continuity
 Good writing style
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14. What makes a report ineffective:
 Vagueness
 Wordiness
 Poor Spelling/Grammar
 Stresses Problems, Not Solutions
 Inappropriate Language
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16. Logical analysis of the subject matter
Preparation of the final outline
Preparation of the rough draft
Rewriting and polishing
Preparation of the final bibliography
Writing the final draft.
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17. 1. Preliminary pages
2. Main text
3. End matter.
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18. • It should be long enough to cover the subject but
short enough to maintain interest.
• Don’t make it dull, so sustain reader interest.
• Should be written in an objective style in simple
language.
• For aquaring quick knowledge, the results are
provided in charts, graphs and in tables.
• Avoid grammatical mistakes.
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19. • Plan your project before you begin drafting.
• Understand basic qualities of good technical writing;
use the examples presented to guide you in your
writing and revising process.
• Good writing is a habit that takes time to develop;
practice makes perfect.
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IJTEL, Germany.
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