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1. TECHNICALWRITINGDEFINITION
It is a process of writing simple and straightforward content
to simplify complex processes and material.

2. KEYCONCEPTS
• Know the intended audience.
• Understand the goal of the document.
• Follow the pyramid method of writing.
• Use the clear and concise language.
• Prepare a draft and then a final copy.

3. Itcanberecoganizedby
1. SIMPLE
2. CLEAR
3. STRAIGHT FORWARD
4. FACT BASED EXPRESSIONS

4. METHODS 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

6. 5POINTSINTECHNICALWRITING
Itsshouldbesimpleandclear.
Avoid negative sentences
wordchosenshould betechnicalanddirect.
Avoidloadingwords andphrases
Thetone intechnicalwritingbekeptneutral

7. TECHNICAL WRITING
BASICS

8. • 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.
• Technical writing is solution based.

9. ACTION POINTS
• Are action-oriented
• Contained safety- and warning
functions
• Needed to be translated into more
than one foreign language
• Involved more than one writer
• Had different target groups.
• Research your audience

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