In This Presentation we have discusesed What is Technical Writing and in which fields technical writing is used.
Four Basic types, Abstract, Informative Report, Lab Report, Research Report Project Reports are discussed
2. Agenda
Introduction to the Technical Writing.
Abstract.
Report.
Informative Report.
Purpose .
Lab Report.
Research Report.
Project Reports.
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3. Technical Writing
written form of writing.
Technical Communication.
used in a variety of technical fields[1].
Technical..?
Related to any Technology.
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9. Abstract
Brief but complete
describes a larger work.
Components vary according to discipline.
An abstract of a social science or scientific work may contain
the scope, purpose, results, and contents of the work[2].
150 to 250 words
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11. Report Must be..
Clear
Well structured
concise
suitable for the intended audience
Professional
correctly spelled
Illustrated
illustrations that aid understanding, integrated with text[3].
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12. Informative Report
Defined
An informative report passes on what someone has learned about a topic or
issue[4].
Purpose
Because a good way for students to reinforce learning is by teaching it to
others, college instructors often assign informative reports[4].
Example
Assignment.
When your instructor assigns an informative report, he or she expects you to
find out what is currently known about some specific topic and to present what
you discover in a clear and unbiased way[4].
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13. Lab Report
Lab reports are written to describe and analyse a laboratory experiment that
explores a scientific concept[5].
Components
1. Title.
2. Abstract
3. Introduction.
4. Materials & Methods.
5. Experiment
6. Results
7. Discussion.
8. Conclusion.
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14. Research Report
An Research Report is a Type of Report that tells the results of a study and
uses data derived from actual observation or experimentation[6].
Such research is used to answer a question or test a
hypothesis[6].
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16. Project Report
The project report is the formal record of the entire process you undertook
to complete your Project[7].
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17. Conclusion
We have discussed about:
Writing which is done in technical fields is called technical writing.
Report is a systematic way of defining any topic in any discipline.
Informative report is writing a report on something which someone has learnt.
The Laboratory Experiments are written in technical communication as Lab Report.
A research report is one type of report that aims to write clearly and concisely
about your research topic so that the reader can easily understand the purpose and
results of your research.
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Because Technical Writing is Written form of Technical Communication.
User Manual Describes Step by Step Procedures of Computer Hardware.
It also defines its functions performed by hardware and capabilities and limitations of hardware.
Only Direct Company Provides you User Manual.
Books Written Related to Technology are part of Technical Writing.
Computer Software Programmers write the Books of specific software.
An abstract is a brief summary of a any piece of paper, specially research paper.
Abstract is very short but describes whole piece of paper in few words.
The Elements of Research paper depends upon the topic or area study.
APA Suggest that Abstract Must be between 150 to 250 words
Report is in Logical Sequence of Steps.
Report is Well Organized So that it is easily understandable by the Reader.
Report explains and investigates any particular topic or issue
Report must be cleared, and looks that it is written by professional with the help of illustrations.
Structure of Report is well defined in logical way. It must be clear that audience must understand.
Report must be error free.
Tables, Graphs are included in reports except text.
An information report is a factual text, which means it provides information about something. An information report is used as a way to gain a better understanding about a living or non-living subject.
Abstract: Purpose, Methods, Findings, Results, and Conclusion
The purpose of the discussion is to interpret and describe the significance of your findings
The purpose of the discussion is to interpret and describe the significance of your findings